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Smart Shopper Best Car for a new teenage driver
554 messages, Last post on Nov 08, 2009 at 7:33 PM
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Replying to: euphonium (Feb 25, 2009 12:11 pm) Well, it would sure appeal to a teen. I don't know about safe though. The 4.0L 2005 Mustang has 210hp, plenty of muscle to get in trouble if you're trying to live up to the "Mustang image" with your friends. I've driven that trim level Mustang and was not real impressed with it's higher speed handling (it doesn't compare to the GT). I'm also going to break with the crowd on their opinion of Chryslers. Get a low milage Plymouth Acclaim (produced until 1995) with 100hp for a few grand. Some of those K car derivatives were surprisingly robust and cheap to fix. |
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Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Feb 25, 2009 3:30 pm) (I had one. Functional is the nicest thing I could say about it.)
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Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Feb 25, 2009 3:30 pm)
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Replying to: kirstie_h (Feb 26, 2009 11:37 am) Wow, that's some talk from a person who's SO drives a CHRYSLER.  Actually, your comments reflect the different perspectives of age. I identify with the OP who I assume is a parent. I'm thinking how to keep the teen out of trouble, safe etc. You as a younger person (if your profile pictures are to be believed) identify with the teen. You're thinking, how could this car be used to get the kid a date. That aspect of it didn't occur to me. God, I feel old.  How's this as a compromise, get the teen the Mustang but remove 3 of the spark plugs? 
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Replying to: euphonium (Feb 26, 2009 12:34 pm) How about "Youth will out"? |
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Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Feb 26, 2009 4:42 pm) He is a very lucky man. He's fortunate that I overlook the Chrysler. You as a younger person (if your profile pictures are to be believed) identify with the teen. You're thinking, how could this car be used to get the kid a date. That aspect of it didn't occur to me. I'm over 40 and my kids are 19, 17, and 15. I think you mis-interpreted (due to my lack of clarity) my post. Since my only daughter is 17, I am constantly thinking of ways for her NOT to get a date! I actually prefer the car that doesn't make all of her friends just HAVE to ride in it (too much distraction). I prefer reasonably safe and low-cost to me.
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Replying to: kirstie_h (Feb 27, 2009 11:32 am) Just like I thought, a kid. "...I am constantly thinking of ways for her NOT to get a date..." So we agree, Plymouth Acclaim! 
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| I was going to give my daughter my 2001 Acura TL, but she doesn't want it. I guess it would be like me getting my dad's old Oldsmobile when I was that age. So my wife and I are seriously considering a Honda CR-V for her. The safety ratings are excellent and we like the fact that she'll sit a bit higher than she would in a Civic coupe or something like that. Any thoughts on the CR-V for a teen? | |
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Replying to: pasquali56 (Jul 23, 2009 7:54 pm) Good grief. My answer to that would be, "I guess you like riding the bus. Good luck to ya!"
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Replying to: pasquali56 (Jul 23, 2009 7:54 pm) Will you adopt me? I'd like a push-over dad like you.  Unless you are very rich and share your daughter's since of entitlement, giving in to her will result in her not appreciating any car you buy. 
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