What car for my 16 year old?

Question

considering cars for my 16 year old boy

the cars the rest of the family drives is relevant i think when it comes to what he'll expect:

me: '08 aston martin db9 (175k) and a old honda civic for low-key drives

wife: '07 porsche cayenne

daughter (19 years old): '05 porsche carrera

personally i feel i can get him a mediocre car and he can take one of ours if he ever needs to impress

for all the kids out there, do u feel u need a car comparable to ur parent's car or is it no big deal?

some starting ideas include: '08 bmw 3 series, '08 porsche boxster

any other ideas? price of car, insurance, and repairs no problem

Answer 1

you are instilling a terrible trend on your children that conspicuous consumption is a good thing and that material possessions determine their personal worth.  

If you want to instill worthwhile values in your child and money is not an option you should buy them a reliable car that gets good gas mileage or possibly a hybrid.

Answer 2

Agree with Sandee, why dont you go get your son a bus ticket pass,this will keep his feet firmly on the ground & let him think the value of where the money comes from & more to the fact other peoples lives will be at stake to allow a 16 year old boy out on the public highways with a powerful BMW under him.

Re:  price of car, insurance, and repairs no problem.

You forgot one tiny detail who is going to pay if he takes a life????

At 16 we are all hard headed & think its ok Dad will pay all the costs for my driving (i wished)Someone needs to take a very long hard look at the facts before he allows his Son out on our roads dont you think Dad?????

Answer 3

A two seater because:

less passengers, less distraction

no back seat...ahhhh

Answer 4

BMW is probably the best all around because it will get a lotta attention at school and it will make for a happy 16 yr old with no competition.

Answer 5

Honda Civic

Answer 6

a camal! It's gas free, sometimes..max speed is about 15kms and doesnt cost a thing on insurance. Great for a 16 year old! He will be coolest dude on the highway...come on man!!!

Answer 7

a cheap little fiesta is about the reasonable car for his age as it's cheap on fuel and tax etc:

Answer 8

an older pickup, it is built tougher, if you wreck your safer, and it cgeaper

Answer 9

Personally, I think you are telling tall tales. Get him a bike. He's not old enough for a car.