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Disagree about "slow" cars
Posted by JJ Jax [Email] (more from JJ Jax) on Tue, 6 Sep 2005 08:52:06
In Reply to: Yep...as a semi-young kid (I'm 20), I agree..., turrbo 
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I was loaned my dad's manual transmission Mazda B2000 pick-up as a new driver in high school and through university. I paid my share of the insurance and maintenance, over and above what was required.
Once I graduated from university, I purchased a new '92 Toyota Corolla with manual transmission (part my money, part gift from parents). I appreciated having my own car, even if it was a "driving-appliance". It was mine and I paid for all maintenance and insurance. I also kept it in showroom condition. Only in 1997 did I buy my first Saab, and the lessons I learned about getting the most out of my stock Corolla made driving the Saab that much more enjoyable.
If you are buying the car for your teen, look at long term reliability, as well as the expense of insurance, replacement parts, etc. Manual transmissions are great for teaching driving skills as well as getting the most out of small fuel-efficient engines. You don't NEED 200hp to merge into traffic.
Hopefully your teen will not look this gift horse in the mouth.
JMJ
2002 9-3SE 5-door, manual, 16K
1997 900SE coupe, manual, 123K (retired)
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Posts in this Thread:
- first car, teenage driver, SC_Aero, Mon, 5 Sep 2005 16:57:11
- my first car: 1974 99ems..., Peter
, Tue, 6 Sep 2005 17:44:09 - some thoughts, Erik, Tue, 6 Sep 2005 11:31:50
- Is he mechanically inclined?, nt moore, Tue, 6 Sep 2005 05:39:19
- Having been there just a few months ago..., Noel, Tue, 6 Sep 2005 05:03:42
- Re: first car, teenage driver, anthony94114, Mon, 5 Sep 2005 18:22:14
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