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re: I need some truck buying help...looking to get a truck for my teenager
Posted on 5/4/18 at 10:34 pm to anewguy
Posted on 5/4/18 at 10:34 pm to anewguy
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Does not fricking matter. Insurance company is going to see a 16 year old driver and rate accordingly for it. Primary or not.
It matters a lot, I drove a company car when my kids started driving, just like the OP my agent told me to never buy a third car, it would be considered driven 100% of the time by a 16 year old, the difference in premium between that, and a 16 years old being a part time driver of a shared vehicle was enormous.
This post was edited on 5/4/18 at 10:35 pm
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Posted on 5/4/18 at 10:43 pm to Houma Sapien
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Why? Manuals are damn near extinct
No, they are not.
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will fully be extinct in our lifetimes
LOL, that's why Mercedes still makes them and is developing more of them, right?
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It's like saying "get a car with a hand crank instead of an electric starter"
You're pretty stupid.
Posted on 5/5/18 at 8:42 am to EA6B
If you have multiple kids the best thing to do is to buy somewhat of a beater and let them all learn on that, and then get them something better upon HS graduation that will last through college and for 2-3 years after until they can afford something on their own.
Not only are trucks bigger, but a truck will allow them to do a lot more stupid shite in HS. I can attest to that myself.
An early 2000s Tacoma is a great first truck for a kid. Find a 2 door or extended cab so they aren't driving everyone around all the time.
I also think there is no issue buying a truck that may need repairs. Its life and a good lesson to teach kids. I worked on my first couple of cars a lot with my dad.
Not only are trucks bigger, but a truck will allow them to do a lot more stupid shite in HS. I can attest to that myself.
An early 2000s Tacoma is a great first truck for a kid. Find a 2 door or extended cab so they aren't driving everyone around all the time.
I also think there is no issue buying a truck that may need repairs. Its life and a good lesson to teach kids. I worked on my first couple of cars a lot with my dad.
Posted on 5/5/18 at 9:09 am to starsandstripes
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LOL, that's why Mercedes still makes them and is developing more of them, right?
You do realize paddle shifters are not the same thing as a clutch and pedal, right? It's still an "automatic" transmission with a torque converter.
This post was edited on 5/5/18 at 9:11 am
Posted on 5/8/18 at 8:03 am to browl
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Liability only on my 18 year old son to drive a 2004 ford ranger is 360 a month on my policy. On his own would have been north of 450 a month.
My point exactly. They are still rating for the teenager regardless. Go price the insurance with just yourself. I bet its 100 bucks or less a month.
Posted on 5/8/18 at 8:08 am to browl
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Liability only on my 18 year old son to drive a 2004 ford ranger is 360 a month on my policy.
There is literally no way. I had full coverage on Mustang GT at 19 and didn't pay near that, and insurance rates are high as frick where I live.Posted on 5/8/18 at 8:11 am to thejudge
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Not the years of the 350s champ. I owned 3 of em.
OP needs to find a 96-99 (early part)
Those trucks had shite interiors. Pretty sure dashmats became a known product solely because of those dashes cracking,.
Posted on 5/8/18 at 8:13 am to jflsufan
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he is as mechanically uninclined as I am so a fixer upper is a no go.
You sure he needs a truck? Sounds like him.and his boyfriend might appreciate a Prius more.
This post was edited on 5/8/18 at 8:19 am
Posted on 5/8/18 at 8:15 am to fallguy_1978
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He's going to wreck it at least once. Get him an old beater first
This is so cliche and annoying
Posted on 5/8/18 at 8:15 am to jflsufan
Show your kid you love him, and teach him the value of a dollar. He will thank you for it later when it matters. Buy him a new vehicle and he’ll never respect it or understand what it takes but he will come away with unrealistic expectations in life.
Posted on 5/8/18 at 8:16 am to jflsufan
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The only absolute must have options are crew cab
While I love my crew cab and will never own a truck without one, think about the implications of what that means for your son. He will be driving everyone everywhere. He'll be more likely to be the one that is buzzed and driving his buddies around
Posted on 5/8/18 at 8:17 am to Pecker
Agreed. I'm 31 and have never been at fault in an accident, and never had any collision on my vehicles other than a bump at a red light.
I wasn't allowed to drive until I was 17 though. Maybe that helped
I wasn't allowed to drive until I was 17 though. Maybe that helped
Posted on 5/8/18 at 8:19 am to mylsuhat
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He will be driving everyone everywhere. He'll be more likely to be the one that is buzzed and driving his buddies around
Agreed. No one ever wanted to pile in the bench row can of my old 78 Bonanza.
Damn I miss that truck. So many memories.
Posted on 5/8/18 at 8:21 am to jflsufan
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If I buy used then I fear that I will be buying another vehicle for him in 3-4 years. I
Modern cars are pretty reliable baw
Posted on 5/8/18 at 8:21 am to Pecker
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He's going to wreck it at least once. Get him an old beater first
This is so cliche and annoying
Yep. I got speeding tickets, but never any at fault accidents. I started driving way before I had a learner's permit though, so I was very comfortable behind the wheel by the time I got my license and was out on my own. Also learned how to drive on an old stick shift Nissan hard body, which I think helped develop my focus.
Posted on 5/8/18 at 8:21 am to Displaced
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Agreed. I'm 31 and have never been at fault in an accident, and never had any collision on my vehicles other than a bump at a red light.
I wasn't allowed to drive until I was 17 though. Maybe that helped
It's just a dumb antiquated way of thinking that the only way to teach your kid to value nice things is to not buy them nice things. That's one approach - make them pay for nice stuff if they want nice stuff because they will value it more.
But you could also buy your kid a nice car and tell them that they have to take care of it because they aren't getting another one if they damage it. You do this to teach them to take care of nice things.
Posted on 5/8/18 at 8:23 am to Mike da Tigah
Take this guy for example:
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Show your kid you love him, and teach him the value of a dollar. He will thank you for it later when it matters. Buy him a new vehicle and he’ll never respect it or understand what it takes but he will come away with unrealistic expectations in life.
Posted on 5/8/18 at 8:25 am to Pecker
Spoil the child and you’re only doing them a disservice.
Posted on 5/8/18 at 8:27 am to Mike da Tigah
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Spoil the child and you’re only doing them a disservice.
My parents spoiled me. They also taught me that it takes hard work to be able to provide nice things for your family, so I took care of the nice things they got me and I've worked in some form or fashion since I was 13, got a good job, and take care of my stuff.
Acting like there's only one way to not raise an entitled little shite is just silly.
Posted on 5/8/18 at 8:28 am to jflsufan
But seriously why a truck? Will he ever actually need it? If not he'll be buying a new car in a few years anyway.
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