I'm probably one of the few who started with alot of muscle for a 1st vehicle.. At 16
I started with a 1956 Ford F100 truck.. Had a Boss 302, attached to a very capable C4 Auto.. 4.11 Posi Rear.. 295-50-15's.. You get the picture... Truck COULD NOT keep the rear tires under it.. NO PS>> NO P. Brakes...
Believe it or not.. I NEVER received a moving violation in that truck..!!
But I got every other ticket as I was targeted.. Small town.. Kid.. Fast Truck!!!
Blue dots.. Too low... Too loud.. eyelids.. license plate covers.. You name it..
Nothing that EVERY OTHER HOT RODDER HAD!!! But since I was 16.. I got them all..
Enough ranting..
Bottom line is.. As responsible as you may be.. There are alot of other costs that come along far beyond payment & insurance..
I worked close to full time from my Sophomore year on in HS & I often look back & wish I had gone another path.. Not that I have not been successful.. But might have gotten there quicker &/or easier..
Yes.. It's nice to have a newer, flashy car to get the attention at school.. but I had alot more fun driving other cars that blended in a little more..
<rant over>
