Another "first car" thread...

[Cobraman]

Then you sit are an exception. A lot of insurance companies charge a premium just for having a v8, before you get to rates.

I dont deny it. Lots of discounts. Through state farm.

[Mike]

Then you sit are an exception. A lot of insurance companies charge a premium just for having a v8, before you get to rates.

HA!

[YALE]

My liability only insurance for the cobra was only $15 more a month than my v6 truck.

Then you sit are an exception. A lot of insurance companies charge a premium just for having a v8, before you get to rates.

[Silverback]

a two seater anything... he comes from Craig's loins, it's not like he's gonna be getting a lot of chicks or anything

[Shaggin Wagon]

I'd go with the Ranger.

I'd agree with this, they are good trucks.

[VaderTT]

Buy one of Dons festivas.

[jakesford]

4cyl manual Honda accord or civic... At least he can learn to drive a manual and they are reliable, good mpg, and easy and cheap to fix. If he wants a v8 mustang let him buy it on his own down the road when he can appreciate it.

[Mike]

I'd go with the Ranger.

[Cobraman]

1993/95 Ford Lightning, its cool, rare and not enough power to get in trouble, but it can tow or haul lots of stuff and with the right exhaust sounds like a beast. Only three passengers (two 93-94), you are very familar with the platform, ease to work on and parts are very cheap.

4k?

[Rick Modena]

1993/95 Ford Lightning, its cool, rare and not enough power to get in trouble, but it can tow or haul lots of stuff and with the right exhaust sounds like a beast. Only three passengers (two 93-94), you are very familar with the platform, ease to work on and parts are very cheap.

[Cobraman]

I wouldn't get him a GT, if there was a remote chance I'd be paying insurance on it. Guaranteed doubling, possibly tripling household insurance rates for liability only? Fuuuuuuuuck that. And if he gets busted racing it (in what would constitute the absolute loosest sense of the term), enjoy SR-22 rates for a teenager. Get him a 4-banger, 4-door Accord or Camry. They are practical beyond man's understanding of the word. He can get his own toy when he can afford it.

Sidebar: make a condition of the free car that he has to pass the personal finance and intro to financial accounting courses on Coursera. That's what I'd do.

My liability only insurance for the cobra was only $15 more a month than my v6 truck.

[akfodysvn]

He's going to be 18 and in the Navy... he's not going to give a SHIT about space in the vehicle. He's going to care about getting laid and partying with his shipmates. The Navy will move everything so that's no worry, and someone will have a truck/suv if he needs it.

The young man already has a good head on his shoulders with the decision to join at this age... not to mention you're obviously a father w/ a good head on your shoulders from the stuff I've seen you post. He will take after you and make mistakes like we all did.

Most of us started driving before that age... get him what you see fit, but make him respect the vehicle no matter what. If you are dead set on no V8 then don't let it happen, make him wait to buy it when he joins the Navy... because he will.

Personally I think you've punished him enough not letting him drive sooner, lol. Get him the v8, many of us responsible individuals had them at 16 and were fine. I caused more trouble in my 85 corolla than I did in my first foxbody. It's all about the lessons you've instilled in him and the fear of God you put into him before he hits the road.

[mustang_revival]

Ranger. Cheaper on Gas, ins, and cant bring a ton of people distracting him.

[Silverback]

shoulda kept the bronco

[YALE]

I wouldn't get him a GT, if there was a remote chance I'd be paying insurance on it. Guaranteed doubling, possibly tripling household insurance rates for liability only? Fuuuuuuuuck that. And if he gets busted racing it (in what would constitute the absolute loosest sense of the term), enjoy SR-22 rates for a teenager. Get him a 4-banger, 4-door Accord or Camry. They are practical beyond man's understanding of the word. He can get his own toy when he can afford it.

Sidebar: make a condition of the free car that he has to pass the personal finance and intro to financial accounting courses on Coursera. That's what I'd do.