car for son

jetblk328i · 10-06-2007, 10:05 AM

my son is turning 17 so i thought id buy him a car, i was thinking a used e46, a4, or c class cause i thought id get him something safe seeing how he'll prolly crash it in like 1 year... any ideas?

AcMilan714 · 10-06-2007, 10:06 AM

Nothing over 150hp

jetblk328i · 10-06-2007, 10:11 AM

i was thinking a 323 e46 or an older audi 1.8T

Couch · 10-06-2007, 11:34 AM

Way to have faith in your son, thinking he'll crash in at least a year.

noktekniq · 10-06-2007, 11:36 AM

e46 sounds fun. or maybe a good chance for you to upgrade to a 335i and ur son can drive the 328i

e92phreak · 10-06-2007, 11:38 AM

You know, I have an E46 323i, and it is still probably too much power for a 17 year old. I have a 17 year old and he is anxiously eyeing the E46...

InS0mNiAc · 10-06-2007, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Couch

Way to have faith in your son, thinking he'll crash in at least a year.

He's just playing the odds. When I was 16, got my license, crashed my first brand new car within 6 months. Now before you go jumping on my back, the crash wasn't at all my fault. In fact a drunk driver made a left in front of me forcing me to T-Bone the hell out of their car. Insurance chalked it up as the other driver's fault...but it just goes to show you that not all accidents by young people are a result of the car having too much power (I was driving a POS Chevy Blazer) or the driver driving like an young idiot (doing 35mph.) Most of the time a new driver just doesn't have the experience or driving skill needed to get out of sticky situations like some of you whom have been driving for many years.....Now that I've been driving for as long as I have, and with the skills I now possess, if I was presented with the same driving situation as when I was 16 and crashed the car that I could probably wiggle out of it without hitting the other driver. But at 16....what could I do but hold on?

I just wasn't educated enough...and no drivers education can make up for real world experience behind the wheel.

ik999 · 10-06-2007, 12:06 PM

It might be better if you let him pick.

A car is something you spend a lot of time in, so it would make sense for it to be something of his own preference.

an e46 sounds good though.

Year's_End · 10-06-2007, 12:12 PM

My friend has an e46 323i sedan. I highly suggest it. It has just enough oomph to have a little fun, but it's nothing that won't get you carried away.

///M3NACE · 10-06-2007, 12:23 PM

get him the new m3.

E90ice · 10-06-2007, 01:56 PM

I would never buy my kid a BMW, Audi, or MB for his first car. Too much ego boost.

oneshare325 · 10-06-2007, 02:13 PM

I say get him a VW. BMW is a big deal for a teenager, I would get him a VW.

Greeney · 10-06-2007, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jetblk328i

my son is turning 17 so i thought id buy him a car, i was thinking a used e46, a4, or c class cause i thought id get him something safe seeing how he'll prolly crash it in like 1 year... any ideas?

I got my first car when I was 16, and have never even been in a fender bender...

sinnet112 · 10-06-2007, 03:20 PM

I would say something a little older, he'll appreciate his next car more. I drove a '92 Acura Legend for 2 years before I set foot in the E90 I have now.

///AFRO · 10-06-2007, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jetblk328i

my son is turning 17 so i thought id buy him a car, i was thinking a used e46, a4, or c class cause i thought id get him something safe seeing how he'll prolly crash it in like 1 year... any ideas?

I'm 18 with my second car, 355i coupe. I know i'm both lucky and spoiled. But I earned it

So take it from me. I have a lot of experience with these things. One question I want to ask is. Is your son a Car Addict? does he really like cars? Does he appreciate them?

My first car was a used 04 Cayenne S. My parents wanted me to look good and be SAFE. And trust me it's worth it. Im not saying get him a Cayenne S, But get him a big car or SUV.

Dont get him in a coupe or somthing like that, becuase his going to get in stupid shit, like speeding racing and other stupid things. I would get him like a new/used SUV.

You are right about him getting the car hit and stuff along those lines. So it is vital for you get him a car that he can learn in. By getting him an SUV, he will get used to diving a big car, so when he gets his second car, hopfully a bmw coupe, he will have enough experience and comfort.

But then again his your son, and I don't know him.

BTW, I would get him a used X5 with warrenty

///AFRO · 10-06-2007, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by E90ice

I would never buy my kid a BMW, Audi, or MB for his first car. Too much ego boost.

lmao so true...

just4kickz · 10-06-2007, 03:57 PM

first car i drove was a '92? MB 420SEL for the first year, then I drove sister's '98 MB E320 and a '98 Toyota Sienna for another year, and now I have my own 330

BMXtreme · 10-06-2007, 04:21 PM

I suggest a Civic for a start

Park2670 · 10-06-2007, 05:44 PM

I have bought all of my cars thus far, without money help from the parents. My first car was a 95 civic when I was 18. I then took that to my 02 Maxima, and now the BMW. I say let him pick a used car within boundaries that doesnt have too much power or ego boost. Let them learn how to drive and accept a car that they can become a skilled driver, to move onto something bigger and better in the future.

BMXtreme · 10-06-2007, 05:58 PM

Did you ask him what he wanted?

Zirenz2006 · 10-06-2007, 05:58 PM

I had a 2001 E46 325i. That was a great car. I don't think that is too much power for a 17 yo old.

Ryan335 · 10-06-2007, 07:25 PM

I highly suggest an A4 in either a 1.8T or 2.0T.... the are fun to drive, have a nice interior and are pretty slow. They are 4 wheel drive, heavy and very safe.

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Couch Colonel 149 Rep 2,900 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	Way to have faith in your son, thinking he'll crash in at least a year.
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noktekniq Colonel 59 Rep 2,032 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US iTrader: (3)	e46 sounds fun. or maybe a good chance for you to upgrade to a 335i and ur son can drive the 328i
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e92phreak General 396 Rep 21,745 Posts Drives: E92 335i TiAg/E46 323i TiAg Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [9.50] 2000 E46 323i [0.00]	You know, I have an E46 323i, and it is still probably too much power for a 17 year old. I have a 17 year old and he is anxiously eyeing the E46... __________________ 07 E92 335i \| TiAg \| Step \| Padl \| Cmft \| Alum Trm \| PDC \| Nav \| Assist \| Sat \| Lthr \| Prem \| Sprt \| Rear Splr \| RDSport Quads \| iPod \| V1 \| LT Refl \| VS Clear Bra \| OEM Lip \| KWV2 \| Mtec Sides \| BBS LM-R 00 E46 323i \| TiAg \| 5sp \| Sport \| Roof \| RDSport Cams \| RDSport tune \| RDSport Shift \| Volk LE37 \| M3 spoiler \| PSS9 \| SuperSprint \| Brembo
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ik999 Lieutenant 25 Rep 497 Posts Drives: e90 335i f32 435xi Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: gta iTrader: (0)	It might be better if you let him pick. A car is something you spend a lot of time in, so it would make sense for it to be something of his own preference. an e46 sounds good though.
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1269 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	My friend has an e46 323i sedan. I highly suggest it. It has just enough oomph to have a little fun, but it's nothing that won't get you carried away. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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///M3NACE Banned 185 Rep 3,900 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E36 Vert , E90 N52 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Downers Grove, IL iTrader: (5)	get him the new m3.
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E90ice Banned 225 Rep 2,002 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	I would never buy my kid a BMW, Audi, or MB for his first car. Too much ego boost. __________________
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oneshare325 Brigadier General 204 Rep 4,178 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (11) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	I say get him a VW. BMW is a big deal for a teenager, I would get him a VW.
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sinnet112 Major 31 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: 2009 E89 Z4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00] 2007 328xi Sedan [0.00]	I would say something a little older, he'll appreciate his next car more. I drove a '92 Acura Legend for 2 years before I set foot in the E90 I have now. __________________ Z4 sdrive30i \| Deep Sea Blue \| Ivory White Nappa Extended Leather \| ZSP
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just4kickz boku no namae ha... 354 Rep 11,023 Posts Drives: 2006 BS 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: S. Bay Area, CA + Newark, NJ + ChiCity + True Blue iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	first car i drove was a '92? MB 420SEL for the first year, then I drove sister's '98 MB E320 and a '98 Toyota Sienna for another year, and now I have my own 330 __________________ looking for a PreLCI Black Sapphire e90 front bumper without license plate holes "Akimbo shotguns. Broken wrists anyone? And don't give me that 'it's just a game' bull**. Where the are my akimbo interventions then?! One scope on each eye mother**er!!"
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BMXtreme Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,657 Posts Drives: E60 535i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Redmond, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I suggest a Civic for a start
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Park2670 General 362 Rep 18,218 Posts Drives: Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UTAH iTrader: (8)	I have bought all of my cars thus far, without money help from the parents. My first car was a 95 civic when I was 18. I then took that to my 02 Maxima, and now the BMW. I say let him pick a used car within boundaries that doesnt have too much power or ego boost. Let them learn how to drive and accept a car that they can become a skilled driver, to move onto something bigger and better in the future. __________________
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BMXtreme Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,657 Posts Drives: E60 535i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Redmond, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Did you ask him what he wanted?
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Zirenz2006 Brigadier General 1787 Rep 4,686 Posts Drives: G87 M2 Zandvoort Blue Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US - NE iTrader: (0)	I had a 2001 E46 325i. That was a great car. I don't think that is too much power for a 17 yo old.
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Ryan335 Lieutenant 108 Rep 428 Posts Drives: Macan GTS Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I highly suggest an A4 in either a 1.8T or 2.0T.... the are fun to drive, have a nice interior and are pretty slow. They are 4 wheel drive, heavy and very safe. __________________ Present: ‘17 Macan GTS Past: ‘15 ML350, ‘13 E92 335i, ‘11 E92 335i, ‘06 E90 330i, ‘06 A4, ‘04 A4
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