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Mr. P · Oct 11, 2005

Okay car guys/Dads
Your car opinions and recommendations for a 17 year old girl.

I say a tank, she wants a Acura RSX-S type. I drove a 2002 and its, ahhhh maybe a mid performer IMO, but IT IS A SPORTS CAR and DAD says NO.

Thoughts..

The ClayTaurus · Oct 11, 2005

Mr. P said:
Okay car guys/Dads
Your car opinions and recommendations for a 17 year old girl.

I say a tank, she wants a Acura RSX-S type. I drove a 2002 and its, ahhhh maybe a mid performer IMO, but IT IS A SPORTS CAR and DAD says NO.

Thoughts..

Please, oh please, don't get her a huge SUV. Make her drive an old volvo. Ugly, safe, and humbling, just like my first car.

Hagbard Celine · Oct 11, 2005

Please, oh please, don't get her a huge SUV. Make her drive an old volvo. Ugly, safe, and humbling, just like my first car.

Get her a hybrid whatever you do. Otherwise she'll be spending all her money on what little gas she can afford.

The ClayTaurus · Oct 11, 2005

I wouldn't get her a new car. You need to drive a piece of shit before you get a new car, that way you appreciate it more. Not piece of shit as in unreliable, but something that might have a little rust. That way she won't be gung-ho about always driving everyone everywhere, and it won't be a big deal when she bumps the garage or another car in a parking lot.

GotZoom · Oct 11, 2005

How much moolah are we willing to spend?

Mr. P · Oct 11, 2005

I'm thinking 1957 Chevy..Easy to work on..cheap to insure..and it's a Tank..

No new car or SUV...Just looking at this point, and looking for something cheap enough she can foot the major part of the bill, but safe.

no1tovote4 · Oct 11, 2005

A Gremlin. Its a tank, easy to work on, cheap to insure, not a collector's car, and humbling all at the same time...

Mr. P · Oct 11, 2005

no1tovote4 said:
A Gremlin. Its a tank, easy to work on, cheap to insure, not a collector's car, and humbling all at the same time...

Pretty small though..The safety thing.

Hagbard Celine · Oct 11, 2005

Look on e-bay. That's where I bought my car. Worked great! Got a great price!

GotZoom · Oct 11, 2005

I would go for something bigger - maybe a Ford Explorer or the like.

Big, sturdy, dependable. Someone crashes into it, it provided good protection.

Yes..big engine, not the greatest gas mileage in the world.

Yes..gas is expensive. She may have to work more hours to earn gas money, or if she doesn't work, will have to plan her trips more carefully. Just like adults do.

And if she can't afford gas, she can't drive the car that much.

Which isn't a bad thing.

Mr. P · Oct 11, 2005

GotZoom said:
I would go for something bigger - maybe a Ford Explorer or the like.

Big, sturdy, dependable. Someone crashes into it, it provided good protection.

Yes..big engine, not the greatest gas mileage in the world.

Yes..gas is expensive. She may have to work more hours to earn gas money, or if she doesn't work, will have to plan her trips more carefully. Just like adults do.

And if she can't afford gas, she can't drive the car that much.

Which isn't a bad thing.

Not to mention the cost of insurance..Even with USAA..

GotZoom · Oct 11, 2005

Mr. P said:
Not to mention the cost of insurance..Even with USAA..

At least she is female. Imagine if you had a son.

Annie · Oct 11, 2005

I put my kids in a Chrysler LeBaron first. Subsequently they went into old Olds, Chevys and Fords-the bigger ones. Now they drive-Pontiac Grand Am, Maxda RX something-from the 80's, (that's the college kid that works in the summer and is paying for college through scholarship, RA, and loans), and Honda Prelude. All are in their 20's now, I'm not as nervous-well except for my daughter-she the one that says that cars and trees have come out of 'no where'.

Annie · Oct 11, 2005

GotZoom said:
At least she is female. Imagine if you had a son.

I have two! :hangingoneself:

Mr. P · Oct 11, 2005

GotZoom said:
At least she is female. Imagine if you had a son.

Hummm..well there are pluses to a son.
A Son would cost more insurance wise, but Id only need to worry about 1 penis.
A Daughter is cheaper insurance wise, but I have to worry about thousand of D.
Well You know

GotZoom · Oct 11, 2005

Mr. P said:
Hummm..well there are pluses to a son.
A Son would cost more insurance wise, but Id only need to worry about 1 penis.
A Daughter is cheaper insurance wise, but I have to worry about thousand of D.
Well You know

Yes...I know...

Don't forget this thread:

http://www.usmessageboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20606&highlight=rules+dating

Mr. P · Oct 11, 2005

GotZoom said:
Yes...I know...

Don't forget this thread:

http://www.usmessageboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20606&highlight=rules+dating

Oh NEVER...I have that Framed an on the Front door. I even had a copy to John Doe... :laugh:

speederdoc · Oct 11, 2005

Used Camry. Safe, reliable transportation.

manu1959 · Oct 11, 2005

used volvo....boxy but good....oh and remove the back seat and wire the dome light to on at all times....

Mr. P · Oct 11, 2005

speederdoc said:
Used Camry. Safe, reliable transportation.

That one is under consideration.

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