OK, it may be the beer talking here,

"Deal Killer - Powered by Focus" (dealkiller-ii)
05/09/2015 at 00:42 • Filed to: None

But I would so buy this car for my 12 year old son and put it away ‘till he could drive it. It’s red, 5 speed stick, flip up head lights and, relatively, cheap as shit. Am I right or am I just drunk. Help a 46 year old guy out here. What’s the youngin’s really want today?

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DISCUSSION (18)

Cherry_man1 > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus
05/09/2015 at 00:46

Get him a Vintage Ford. Like a Galaxie or Fairlane or a Torino. and maybe make it a project and give him the keys when he turns 16.

Acura TL GTS > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus
05/09/2015 at 00:47

listen, a promised sports car when he gets older is an awesome prospect, plus, if it get’s fixed up, would make his friends jealous as hell.

My citroen won't start > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus
05/09/2015 at 00:47

Buy it and teach him to drive stick, drive it yourself (and tell him you got it for you and not for him) occasionally and restore it to its former glory with his help, slightly hinting that it might become his someday.

Birddog > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus
05/09/2015 at 00:53

Brown Diesel Miata Wagon.

That’s what the Youngs want.

They wouldn’t buy one with their own money. But like if like someone like kinda like gave them one? So totes into it..

Textured Soy Protein > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus
05/09/2015 at 00:55

For my kid’s first car I’d want something with modern safety features. I’d also get an automatic. They can learn stick later. Might not be very fun but all new teenage drivers stuck at driving. So I’d focus on something safe, cheap, and with as few distractions as possible.

Shamoononon drives like a farmer > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus
05/09/2015 at 00:55

My kid is the same age and she can have whatever I’m driving at the time (probably a small SUV) and I’ll buy myself a sports car or sumptin’ (I’m pushing 40 soon - no more kids). She doesn’t have to look cool, but a tank would be nice for piece of mind. Can’t make your choice for you but I’d opt for a newer reliable commuter vehicle for the young guy and then maybe buy this for you. Moms!!!

Shamoononon drives like a farmer > Textured Soy Protein
05/09/2015 at 01:05

My father only had sticks and made me learn to drive on one, and I feel that I was actually a more cautious driver because of it. However the newer more safer vehicles in the U.S. don’t really come in stick and I didn’t have to worry about all the new technology back then so I’m leaning automatic as well.

Justin > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus
05/09/2015 at 01:09

Buy him a stick shift so he can learn how to drive without being able to text. an extra lever is easier to figure out than how to drive with your knees without looking at the road.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus
05/09/2015 at 02:38

good idea.

I learned on a '66 bug, then graduated to a '90 golf diesel.

It'll do him good to learn in a car with a stick, a proper drivetrain, and to learn to manage a car without aids.

you learned that way; why doesn't he?

desertdog5051 > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus
05/09/2015 at 02:50

That would be a great idea. Just think of how cool that would be for him in a few years.

E. Julius > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus
05/09/2015 at 03:05

I desperately wanted one of these when I was 17. I got an old Civic, but, you know, I still thought these were cool.

LongbowMkII > Textured Soy Protein
05/09/2015 at 08:19

Better to learn it now, otherwise you fall into the pit of “well I don’t know how to drive a stick so auto it is"

LongbowMkII > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus
05/09/2015 at 08:28

I wouldn’t get one in that good of shape to be honest. It would make it all the more painful when you tempt nature and meet a guardrail or some asshole in a rented Impala pulls out in front of you. The best thing you can do is ask him. My parents bought me a berretta with a blown motor when I was like 14. I feel guilty but I could not care about rebuilding it. Put together a new motor for it but...eh...

GUYMANDUDE > Textured Soy Protein
05/09/2015 at 09:06

My first car was a manual. I feel that it forces you to pay more attention, to the road and the car, when driving. With an auto, most teens will crank the sterio and text with their friends because they are not engaged enough in the driving experience.

Textured Soy Protein > LongbowMkII
05/09/2015 at 11:14

I waited all the way until I was 19 to get a stick shift car. Don’t have to wait forever, but it’s yet another thing for the kid to keep track of while driving.

Textured Soy Protein > GUYMANDUDE
05/09/2015 at 11:15

I don’t think a manual is enough to prevent them from doing those things. It’ll end up just another distraction among the many other distractions.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus
05/09/2015 at 15:24

Get him a run-down example of a cool car for pennies for his next birthday. Slowly restore it with him so that it’s ready by the time he gets his license. He’ll appreciate it more due to having “built” it himself, and in the process will have gained mor knowledge about cars and how they work.

You don’t want to get him something too fancy (read: coupe) like a Camaro or that Nissan. First cars should always be humble and practical. Maybe an old 3-series or 850 Turbo?

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus
05/09/2015 at 20:26

Yeah tough choice, kids can be idiots and most damage a car at some point learning. I think getting it is a cool idea. I have a 240Z, I like the ZX and there are Z parts catalogues, plenty of stuff for them. Sticks will be gone in all accessible cars at some point, I learned in a big truck and it made it easier to drive everything else. I guess it depends on your kid!