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First automobile for new driver
Posted on 7/13/26 at 3:44 pm
Posted on 7/13/26 at 3:44 pm
My first vehicle was a Chevrolet Celebrity
My son is turning 16 in a few days. I had to earn my way up to a nicer vehicle which happened over time. I want him to do the same while keeping him safe in something that isn't a complete POS and, because I don't expect to keep it long-term, something that won't break the bank. Should I go straight to Facebook marketplace? whats a good starter vehicle for a 16 yr old boy?
My son is turning 16 in a few days. I had to earn my way up to a nicer vehicle which happened over time. I want him to do the same while keeping him safe in something that isn't a complete POS and, because I don't expect to keep it long-term, something that won't break the bank. Should I go straight to Facebook marketplace? whats a good starter vehicle for a 16 yr old boy?
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Posted on 7/13/26 at 3:45 pm to Shamoan
Would you like the name of my first pet and the street I grew up on too?
I like the new preventative safety systems in the newer vehicles for new drivers. Blind spot indicators and FCA a must.
K4 is what I'll probably end up getting for mine. Or something comparable, but I can't stand the Corolla
I like the new preventative safety systems in the newer vehicles for new drivers. Blind spot indicators and FCA a must.
K4 is what I'll probably end up getting for mine. Or something comparable, but I can't stand the Corolla
This post was edited on 7/13/26 at 3:47 pm
Posted on 7/13/26 at 3:45 pm to Shamoan
If he aint in a truck with a hemi he will be made fun of for what it is worth!
Posted on 7/13/26 at 3:46 pm to Shamoan
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whats a good starter vehicle for a 16 yr old boy?
2024 Ford F150 Platinum lifted on 37's can probably get him to school.
Posted on 7/13/26 at 3:47 pm to lsubatman1
probably true, but i did the same with his first phone and they ragged him for having an android. i really didnt care.
Posted on 7/13/26 at 3:48 pm to Shamoan
Buy him a manual MINI Cooper. Teach him how to drive stick.
Posted on 7/13/26 at 3:48 pm to Shamoan
All of my kids drove an old used farm truck for a year. They could not get any tickets or be at fault in any accidents to get a better used car after. They weren't thrilled about it, but it worked and they all got a better used car later.
Posted on 7/13/26 at 3:49 pm to Shamoan
Meh, in 6 months, there's a good chance it will have some dings on the door and may be missing the bumper.
So, I'd say it's a good choice.
So, I'd say it's a good choice.
Posted on 7/13/26 at 3:50 pm to Shamoan
Something with a manual transmission
Posted on 7/13/26 at 3:51 pm to Shamoan
2000 Toyota Camry or Carolla
Posted on 7/13/26 at 3:51 pm to F1y0n7h3W4LL
Posted on 7/13/26 at 3:58 pm to Saint Alfonzo
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Teach him how to drive stick.
Why, so he can get all pissed off driving it to only never drive one again unless he gets older and decides to buy an old car with one?
Manual is gone brotha.
Posted on 7/13/26 at 4:02 pm to Shamoan
Got all the ladies summer of 80.
*I replaced those ugly 5mph rubber bumper guards with chrome on mine*
Posted on 7/13/26 at 4:04 pm to Shamoan
1985 Chevy Silverado and mine was blue. I miss that truck and would love another ,but not many are floating around in Germany.
Posted on 7/13/26 at 4:05 pm to Shamoan
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whats a good starter vehicle for a 16 yr old boy?
Need to make sure he fits in with the rest of the youts these days
Posted on 7/13/26 at 4:08 pm to Shamoan
Scion with low miles.
Posted on 7/13/26 at 4:15 pm to Shamoan
find an older Accord (early 2010s).
basically bulletproof and doesn't have a lot of tech so he will have to actually learn to drive:
look behind him (no backup camera)
check mirrors/blind spots (no radar)
keep the space between his vehicle and the vehicle in front of him
not look at the touch screen (there isn't one - at best, he can use an aux adaptor for bluetooth for streaming music
basically bulletproof and doesn't have a lot of tech so he will have to actually learn to drive:
look behind him (no backup camera)
check mirrors/blind spots (no radar)
keep the space between his vehicle and the vehicle in front of him
not look at the touch screen (there isn't one - at best, he can use an aux adaptor for bluetooth for streaming music
Posted on 7/13/26 at 4:18 pm to fr33manator
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I like the new preventative safety systems in the newer vehicles for new drivers. Blind spot indicators and FCA a must
Not me, I wanted my kids to live dangerously just like we did in the old days.
Posted on 7/13/26 at 4:22 pm to Shamoan
Get him a older full size truck from the 90s or earlier. He can learn to fix/maintain it and you won’t have to worry if he messes it up. Insurance cheaper as well.
Posted on 7/13/26 at 4:24 pm to Chad504boy
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lifted on 37's
Gotta get the Squat my baw
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