Don65Stang
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My son is 17 and about to get his license next week. He would already have his license but had the tendency to do stupid stuff so we held off for a year...good kid but doesn't think beyond the moment. For example, he showing off for a friend took the car when he was 14 and cruised the neighborhood with the friend one day after school while we were not home...left numerous burnout marks and did doughnuts in the backyard. (Yes, he didn't sit down for a while after that one!)
Anyway, knowing his tendency to be like me when I was 17...I drove way too fast and didn't think my actions through either, I'm wondering what car to let him have. The 2000 VW Golf diesel or the 93 Mustang GT.
My thoughts about each car:
Golf. Peppy due to the high torque diesel engine, gets 48-50 mpg, 5-speed (fun), not a bad looking car in really good condition, cheap insurance. Airbags in seats & steering wheel.
93 GT. Cool car! Auto trans, sunroof, red (arrest me red color with black racing stripes => cop attention getter), fun to drive, fast, 16 mpg & pricey insurance. Steering wheel airbag only.
Wife's thoughts:
Sell the 93 and give him the golf. She made a good point when said lots of teenage boys have died in fast Mustangs. Said it will be cheaper for him to own & operate. I'm leaning toward the Golf b/c I generally listen to my wife because she isn't ADD like I am and a happy wife = happy home & a happy hubby.
Son's thoughts: He likes both cars but really likes the Mustang.
Vote and give me your advice. Thanks!
Anyway, knowing his tendency to be like me when I was 17...I drove way too fast and didn't think my actions through either, I'm wondering what car to let him have. The 2000 VW Golf diesel or the 93 Mustang GT.
My thoughts about each car:
Golf. Peppy due to the high torque diesel engine, gets 48-50 mpg, 5-speed (fun), not a bad looking car in really good condition, cheap insurance. Airbags in seats & steering wheel.
93 GT. Cool car! Auto trans, sunroof, red (arrest me red color with black racing stripes => cop attention getter), fun to drive, fast, 16 mpg & pricey insurance. Steering wheel airbag only.
Wife's thoughts:
Sell the 93 and give him the golf. She made a good point when said lots of teenage boys have died in fast Mustangs. Said it will be cheaper for him to own & operate. I'm leaning toward the Golf b/c I generally listen to my wife because she isn't ADD like I am and a happy wife = happy home & a happy hubby.
Son's thoughts: He likes both cars but really likes the Mustang.
Vote and give me your advice. Thanks!