BZ's thread on the sports sedan prompted this thread. Thought on a first car for your children? I have no girls but this wouldn't change my opinion. This was my rule with 2 boys .............
First cars/truck should be limited to no more than 2 passengers and a standard shift. No 8 cylinders and today's 6 & 4 need a real evaluation.
Reasons ...........
* Learn to drive a standard as an everydayer. The ability has been diminished with the advent of AT but you never know when you may have to drive one in an emergency. It also keeps the the focus on controlling and driving. It's a lot easier to get complacent with AT
* Nothing powerful, I don't think this needs explained
* Limiting passengers restricts the lure of joy riding and taking off the focus of driving, nor the ability to act as a Uber for friends.
That said ..... my son's both started with a 2WD regular cab, S-10, 2.8L 6 cylinder, 5 speed. To this day, no accidents ......... ages 36 & 30
I think if it had to be a car I'd go with a manual Subaru/Honda
First cars/truck should be limited to no more than 2 passengers and a standard shift. No 8 cylinders and today's 6 & 4 need a real evaluation.
Reasons ...........
* Learn to drive a standard as an everydayer. The ability has been diminished with the advent of AT but you never know when you may have to drive one in an emergency. It also keeps the the focus on controlling and driving. It's a lot easier to get complacent with AT
* Nothing powerful, I don't think this needs explained
* Limiting passengers restricts the lure of joy riding and taking off the focus of driving, nor the ability to act as a Uber for friends.
That said ..... my son's both started with a 2WD regular cab, S-10, 2.8L 6 cylinder, 5 speed. To this day, no accidents ......... ages 36 & 30
I think if it had to be a car I'd go with a manual Subaru/Honda