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nal · 08-16-2010, 10:55 PM

wow! thanks shank! im thinking about the 1970 camaro, might be a fun project car. its between that and a 2007 colbalt ls. ill tell you what we decide, thanks for the help guys!

shank0668 · 08-16-2010, 11:08 PM

Call about that 70 chevelle for me. if its a real ss you might as well go steal it.

nal · 08-16-2010, 11:09 PM

haha! i think its a typo, at least i hope it is....

shank0668 · 08-16-2010, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by nal

haha! i think its a typo, at least i hope it is....

You never know.......

derklug · 08-16-2010, 11:27 PM

What I did with both of my kids was this, year one a completely disposable car. My son had a Corsica, and my daughter had a Tempo. After a year of accident free driving, they each got to upgrade.

mrray13 · 08-17-2010, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by derklug

What I did with both of my kids was this, year one a completely disposable car. My son had a Corsica, and my daughter had a Tempo. After a year of accident free driving, they each got to upgrade.

Same here, his current car is a 1999 Mercury Sable. He takes care of that, then we'll look into something better.

ffrcobra_65 · 08-17-2010, 11:08 AM

1984 is arguably the worst year. That is going to be a money pit. I wouldn't buy it. Looks like a vette but is an unreliable dog.

formare · 08-17-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by nal

hi,

im looking for a new car for my son, he turned 16 in June and is now driving. we live in st. Charles mo and have a budget of 10,000 at max. we found a 1984 corvette for $4,200 that he wants but i don't think it will be very reliable. he wants a 2 door with an auto. any suggestions, there really isn't much out there... any help or tips would be great!

Thanks.
nat

Used Scion Xb or Camry. Nothing over 140hp for a first car. Use the rule they WILL crash until they learn respect for a car. Keepos them safe until they do.

2010 2-Tone · 08-17-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by HaZe_X

How about a nice 3rd gen camaro? Maybe a nice TA?

Ebay, Auto Trader and you can find even a 4th gen around that price. Don't be in a hurry and you will locate exactlly what your looking for.

jcamere94z28 · 08-17-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by formare

Use the rule they WILL crash until they learn respect for a car. Keepos them safe until they do.

QFT!

I would pass on the vette for a 16 year old. I think you can find lots of good options for a 16 year old for under 10k.

My son is 2 years old but this is something I have always thought about.. well since 2 years ago. What would be his 1st car?

In MY case. I want him to have a RWD car so he understands the physics of it but also something that is safe and moderate power. Not a V8 for sure.

So, with that in mind... I would look into the 4th gen V6 Fbody. great safety ratings for their time.

8cd03gro · 08-17-2010, 11:18 AM

Try the cobalt sport (2.4l). It's got plenty of power and performance for a new driver while not being dangerously quick. It's available in an automatic and has quite a bit in the aftermarket department if you and your son want to work on it together later on. He'll think it's cool and you'll be happy.

henri26900 · 08-17-2010, 11:27 AM

01-03 330ci BMW. Great power, Safe, reliable. Just speaking from my experience. I have an 01 with 187K miles on it with the original clutch.. great on gas, fun to drive and you can find them under 10K right now.

Epitaph · 08-17-2010, 04:24 PM

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

I would walk in there and tell them I have $9,000 cash (or whatever it's worth). I just bought a 2000 with 80k on it, best purchase I've ever made. It comes with a warranty as well.

It's fast, but not stupid fast. Good safety ratings.

I think it's completely stupid to put your children in a random car that's a pile of junk just because "they're going to crash it". What happens when they get hit going 60 & the car flips 2-3 times? The older the car, the more likely you're never going to see them again. I would rather go into debt up to my eyeballs for my children than let them die because of my greedy ass.

the upcoming · 08-17-2010, 04:37 PM

I got a 94 yoda pickup and jacked it way up! My brother also got 94 yoda and my dad had one for a few years.

Only problem with me is I figured out all the money that can be made in used cars, I'm 20 now and Have owned more than I can count on both hands and toes

08-16-2010, 10:55 PM	#15
nal Drives: 2010 camaro 1lt cgm Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MO Posts: 70	wow! thanks shank! im thinking about the 1970 camaro, might be a fun project car. its between that and a 2007 colbalt ls. ill tell you what we decide, thanks for the help guys! __________________ 1lt, cgm/grey, black rally stripes, auto 6-speed, 19" polished aluminum wheels ordered: 12/19/08 event code: 6000 6/25/09 its home in the garage on 6/25. VIN = 2G1FB1EV4A9118275 I'm 47 goin' on 16, happy days are here! previous rides: 1970 Chevelle, 1970 Camaro

08-16-2010, 11:09 PM	#17
nal Drives: 2010 camaro 1lt cgm Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MO Posts: 70	haha! i think its a typo, at least i hope it is.... __________________ 1lt, cgm/grey, black rally stripes, auto 6-speed, 19" polished aluminum wheels ordered: 12/19/08 event code: 6000 6/25/09 its home in the garage on 6/25. VIN = 2G1FB1EV4A9118275 I'm 47 goin' on 16, happy days are here! previous rides: 1970 Chevelle, 1970 Camaro

08-16-2010, 11:27 PM	#19
derklug Drives: 12 Boss 302 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 1,369	What I did with both of my kids was this, year one a completely disposable car. My son had a Corsica, and my daughter had a Tempo. After a year of accident free driving, they each got to upgrade. __________________ The biggest mistakes in life come when you know exactly what you are doing.

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shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	Call about that 70 chevelle for me. if its a real ss you might as well go steal it.

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ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	1984 is arguably the worst year. That is going to be a money pit. I wouldn't buy it. Looks like a vette but is an unreliable dog.

08-17-2010, 11:18 AM	#25
8cd03gro Drives: 2005 STi corn fed Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,997	Try the cobalt sport (2.4l). It's got plenty of power and performance for a new driver while not being dangerously quick. It's available in an automatic and has quite a bit in the aftermarket department if you and your son want to work on it together later on. He'll think it's cool and you'll be happy.

08-17-2010, 11:27 AM	#26
henri26900 Drives: 2010 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Murrieta Ca Posts: 259	01-03 330ci BMW. Great power, Safe, reliable. Just speaking from my experience. I have an 01 with 187K miles on it with the original clutch.. great on gas, fun to drive and you can find them under 10K right now.

08-17-2010, 04:24 PM	#27
Epitaph Custom User Title Drives: Fast Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 550	http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false I would walk in there and tell them I have $9,000 cash (or whatever it's worth). I just bought a 2000 with 80k on it, best purchase I've ever made. It comes with a warranty as well. It's fast, but not stupid fast. Good safety ratings. I think it's completely stupid to put your children in a random car that's a pile of junk just because "they're going to crash it". What happens when they get hit going 60 & the car flips 2-3 times? The older the car, the more likely you're never going to see them again. I would rather go into debt up to my eyeballs for my children than let them die because of my greedy ass.

08-17-2010, 04:37 PM	#28
the upcoming Drives: 10'2SS/RS,94'toyoda,02'vette Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette louisiana Posts: 840 View My Garage	I got a 94 yoda pickup and jacked it way up! My brother also got 94 yoda and my dad had one for a few years. Only problem with me is I figured out all the money that can be made in used cars, I'm 20 now and Have owned more than I can count on both hands and toes