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#489 of 554 Re: at least somewhat OT... [explorerx4] by fezo Jul 29, 2009 (4:46 pm)
Replying to: explorerx4 (Jul 27, 2009 3:27 pm) Daughter #2 is officially licensed. At least for now she is technically sharing two cars with me - the 04 Ody and my 99 Celica. In reality this means she's driving the Ody. She views the Celica as my car. Isn't ready to have anything happen while driving this valuable piece of machinery. I've tried to explain that it cost less than $7K and was an Ebay special but what the heck.   I'm happy to have her in the Ody. Good safe vehicle and nothing that all the kids say "Wow! I want ot ride in that!" Replies to this message: explorerx4 (Jul 29, 2009 5:41 pm)
#490 of 554 Re: at least somewhat OT... [fezo] by explorerx4 Jul 29, 2009 (5:41 pm)
Replying to: fezo (Jul 29, 2009 4:46 pm) the more drivers, the more miles driven, the more often maintenance needs to be done. what a pain.
#491 of 554 Re: at least somewhat OT... [explorerx4] by oldfarmer50 Jul 30, 2009 (2:59 am)
Replying to: explorerx4 (Jul 27, 2009 3:27 pm) "...if it gets a bit bunged up..."   I sold my Chrysler to my son last week. Already it looks like a dumpster for a fast food restaurant (including a milkshake thrown on the window).   Even if your kid is an angel, it doesn't mean her friends are.
#492 of 554 Re: Car for 16 year old daughter [pasquali56] by tankbeans Aug 01, 2009 (12:47 am)
Replying to: pasquali56 (Jul 23, 2009 7:54 pm) Personally I'd give her the TL. It's at that age where it's paid for and it's still reliable. I don't agree with the practice of giving a kid a car just because they turn 16, but that's just me.   I'm only 21 so I'm still close enough to the teenage years where I remember the thought processes. She can either learn to like a hand-me-down Acura TL or she can walk. I personally would enjoy an Acura TL immensely. Right now I drive a 2003 Accord LX Coupe that I'm paying for myself.   The only thing I would worry about is that she would really start liking the car and would start showing off to her friends.   Long story short give her your TL to use until she can save up to buy her own car if she hates it that much. Don't take out a loan if you don't have to. Replies to this message: euphonium (Aug 01, 2009 12:37 pm) tankbeans (Aug 01, 2009 4:56 pm)
#493 of 554 Re: Teen daughter car [pasquali56] by explorerx4 Aug 01, 2009 (3:52 am)
Replying to: pasquali56 (Jul 24, 2009 6:46 am) you may want to check if the acura is on the airbag recall list.
#494 of 554 Re: Car for 16 year old daughter [tankbeans] by euphonium Aug 01, 2009 (12:37 pm)
Replying to: tankbeans (Aug 01, 2009 12:47 am) I don't agree with the practice of giving a kid a car just because they turn 16,   Both of my kids were taught at the end of their 8th grade that from now on their grades determined where they would attend colleges. They knew that a 3.5 in a 4. scale they had to maintain at least a 3.5 GPA just to get a license.   Driving is a privilege granted to those who have successfully completed their Duties, Responsibilities, and Obligations.   I chose the cars I allowed them to drive as the cars were titled to me. Was I too tough, did I expect too much? No, because both graduated from the University of Washington, Seattle. Replies to this message: tankbeans (Aug 01, 2009 4:56 pm)
#495 of 554 Best car for new male driver by elburn Aug 01, 2009 (1:41 pm)
what do you think about a 95 Volvo 850 GLT? 160K miles. We are looking for 16 yr old son Replies to this message: tankbeans (Aug 01, 2009 5:00 pm) fezo (Aug 01, 2009 5:09 pm) plekto (Aug 11, 2009 12:08 pm)
#496 of 554 Re: Car for 16 year old daughter [euphonium] by tankbeans Aug 01, 2009 (4:56 pm)
Replying to: euphonium (Aug 01, 2009 12:37 pm) Now I do like your style of parenting. You are one of the few parents I've seen that required something of their kids before they were allowed to drive. I'm sure there are others like you, but I don't see them often. It seems like too much of the time kids are used like accessories, which is to say, "look what I can afford to give my kids." Lexus, Acura, Mercedes, Audi, etc are not cars to give kids at all. Some of the kids I went to school and graduated with had D averages and didn't work more than a couple hours a week and were handed a $50k car for their 16 birthdays. That is the practice I don't agree with.   Your philosophy, which is to say..."You are going to earn the car that you drive or you are going to find your own way." is something that I can agree with. Please forgive me for paraphrasing.   If I'm confusing let me know.
#497 of 554 Re: Best car for new male driver [elburn] by tankbeans Aug 01, 2009 (5:00 pm)
Replying to: elburn (Aug 01, 2009 1:41 pm) Volvos, at least the older ones, are bullet-proof. And they aren't exactly the type of car that screams hey let's show off in front of our friends and act like idiots and maybe turn into road pizza. Also since they're loaded with safety features even in 95 they are cheapish to insure. I'd say it's plenty decent for a 16 year old boy. With 160k miles I wouldn't worry too much as the engines, at least from what I've read, tend to last a fairly long time.   I'm only 21 as I've stated and I would have like that car plenty when I was that age. If I'm wrong somebody please tell me as I know sometimes I can get it wrong. Replies to this message: fezo (Aug 01, 2009 5:09 pm)
#498 of 554 Re: Best car for new male driver [tankbeans] by fezo Aug 01, 2009 (5:09 pm)
Replying to: tankbeans (Aug 01, 2009 5:00 pm) As long as you've got a mechanic's OK a Volvo 850 is a good choice in my book. Built with safety in mind and a zero cool factor to boot - unless you have a bunch of young Volvo fans around...

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