car for son

LambOfGod · 10-08-2007, 07:16 AM

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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?

Get him a Saturn and donate the rest to charity. JK LOL The A4 would be nice for the AWD and you could put some winter boots on it if you live in the cold weather. I had an S4 and the AWD is pretty cool and the car is rated Safe...even better than the BMW. Plus, if you get him the 2.0t you can do a little power upgrade when you think he is ready. Take him to the local Audi Club and get him involved in AutoX to hone his driving skills. That is what I did and my 17 year old is a great driver. However, he lacks the experience and that is what makes me nervous. BTW I bought him a 06 S2000. Sometimes he lets me drive it. I love the car....maybe better than the 335i.

jetblk328i · 10-08-2007, 07:25 AM

i was also thinking of the 128i whenever it gets here, perhaps thats too much?

SpecC · 10-08-2007, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jetblk328i

i was also thinking of the 128i whenever it gets here, perhaps thats too much?

that's not a bad idea... if you're willing to spend that much. i think it'd be pretty nice

BMdblU · 10-08-2007, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ///AFRO

lmao so true...

But a huge ass Cayenne S isn't an ego boost ?

Keep dreamin pal

bmwbenz0101 · 10-08-2007, 04:37 PM

Honestly you cannot base your opinion of what you buy your son by anyone here. Only you know your son best. If you think that he will be a reliable, safe driver, and will appreciate the car you will buy him, then get him a decent car. If you aren't sure you can trust him just yet, then don't do it. Everyone raises their kids differently, and I would go with my fatherly instinct and decide how I felt.

FirstClass · 10-08-2007, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwbenz0101

Honestly you cannot base your opinion of what you buy your son by anyone here. Only you know your son best. If you think that he will be a reliable, safe driver, and will appreciate the car you will buy him, then get him a decent car. If you aren't sure you can trust him just yet, then don't do it.

Yup. If you think your son is responsible and won't drive like an idiot, then get him a nice car. (Multiple options depending on your income and what you feel like spending)
1)Give him your car and get something more fun for yourself. (M3, Z4M, Cayman, etc.)
2) Get him a used e46 or B6 Audi.
3) Get him a 128 when it comes out.

If you think he's irresponsible and will drive like an ass, get him a (used) Civic.

mesier1111 · 10-08-2007, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Yano823

im 17 and i have a 335i 07 coupe

and that my friends is RIDICULOUS.

mesier1111 · 10-08-2007, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LambOfGod

Get him a Saturn and donate the rest to charity. JK LOL The A4 would be nice for the AWD and you could put some winter boots on it if you live in the cold weather. I had an S4 and the AWD is pretty cool and the car is rated Safe...even better than the BMW. Plus, if you get him the 2.0t you can do a little power upgrade when you think he is ready. Take him to the local Audi Club and get him involved in AutoX to hone his driving skills. That is what I did and my 17 year old is a great driver. However, he lacks the experience and that is what makes me nervous. BTW I bought him a 06 S2000. Sometimes he lets me drive it. I love the car....maybe better than the 335i.

Dude, love your band............sick.

///AFRO · 10-08-2007, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BMdblU

But a huge ass Cayenne S isn't an ego boost ?

Keep dreamin pal

lol, a 67,000 dollar car for a 17-year old.

Thats a big ego boost

fobunited · 10-09-2007, 03:00 PM

I would get him a Civic regardless of how he is. Why buy him such an expensive car, even if you believe he deserves it? At such a young age, no matter his attitude or whatever, he's going to ding it up. Let him ding up a Civic, and then after awhile, buy him a BMW or whatever else you have in mind.

A 16 or 17 year old, no matter how spoiled, deserving, etc. should drive a beater, because that's exactly what's going to happen to the car.

Year's_End · 10-09-2007, 03:10 PM

Why is everyone here recommending German cars? Honestly, as a starter car, you really can't beat a Jap car. Hondas, Mazdas, Nissans...they all have a better bang-for-you-buck value when it comes to buying something in the sub-$20k market.

I still suggest that you buy him either a Civic, Mazda3, Sentra/Altima, or even a Mitsu Lancer. Hell, the Lancer even has flappy paddles.

Or you could get him an older Bimmer. It'll probably cost more and have older safety features. It's up to you. How much does he value "the ultimate driving experience"? Is it really worth it? I'm just trying to view the situation from an objective POV is all.

FirstClass · 10-09-2007, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by fobunited

At such a young age, no matter his attitude or whatever, he's going to ding it up.

Bullshit, my car doesn't have one ding on it that was avoidable. The only chips/dings are from rocks on the highway which you either have to live with or not drive the car. Though our paint does seem really soft.

fobunited · 10-09-2007, 04:41 PM

Are you suggesting you are the norm or an exception?

Vegas_Sirk · 10-09-2007, 06:46 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?

Volvo S40 ... super safe, not too expensive, great on gas, 4 doors to put friends and other shit in.

... my girlfriend has one and its a great car ... I drive it all the time.

If thats too expensive then I agree with the others and say get him a Civic. I had a Jeep Charokee for my first car and then two trucks and a civic as my 4th car ... I loved that thing .. great on gas ... fun to customize ... not too fast ..

I know you said he dosent want a Japanese car .. but at 16 you beat the shit out of what ever your driving ... I did went I was 16 and so did all my friends .. we where all big car guys ... Japanese cars handle the beating better then German "Lux" cars as they are simple mechanically and cheap to repair.
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Fraposo · 10-09-2007, 07:07 PM

If he's a responsible kid, and deserves a nice car, let him choose what he wants. But I can say one thing, I'm 23 years old, have owned a used 94 integra, a 2004 mazda3 and finally a 335 sedan...and there is nothing like buying and owning the car you really want. It is also nice to have room to "upgrade"...if he has TOO nice of a car as his first car, it is only natural that he will want something better as his second car. I can say this though...i would have loved an e46 at 17!

wuufer001 · 10-11-2007, 12:44 AM

no need to buy him a used car, just give him what you got and upgrade yourself

XPO186 · 10-11-2007, 02:49 AM

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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.

+1

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Originally Posted by wuufer001

no need to buy him a used car, just give him what you got and upgrade yourself

+1

At that age, I think driving a "nice" car is nothing but an ego booster. You do nothing but impress your peers and tell others that you are either spoiled or your parents have money. Now I don't know your son and whether you feel he "deserves" something like that at his age, but I can only speak from my experiences.

When I started driving at 16 I drove a brand new Toyota 4runner... Felt like a million bucks and had lots of fun commuting to school. My folks got it because it was big (read: safe) and functional. It wasn't mine tho -- it was the family car and the only time I got to drive it was to and from school. Tough luck on the weekends because my folks had it then and never got to enjoy it at those times.

Through college I drove a 99 Camry (also a family car and which recently crapped out on me), and now I drive an 87 E30 325 everyday to work.

A few months ago, I pulled the trigger on a 335i. Why? Because I feel I DESERVE it at this point in my life. I've finished school, gotten a degree, work my arse off to pay my bills and all I've got to show for it is the chipping paint on my 87 bimmer? I don't think so, or at least not until my CA calls me to pick my car up when it arrives.

My point is this -- go conservative. Don't inflate his ego w/a hot german hell raiser. Keep him grounded at that age and he'll appreciate everything he works for and achieves later on in life.

For me, (as cliche as this sounds), the car I bought really is a symbol. And it represents my achievements and hard work at this point in my life.

RaptorKTM · 10-11-2007, 03:19 AM

a sweet car is like a E34 5 series. Dont quote me on the E34 but yea those cars are awesome. I just sold mine it had 300,000 miles and it got there np. Easy cars to service and they drive like a dream.

SE3P_to_E90 · 10-11-2007, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Kiemyster

get him an evo

bet you he wont bitch about it being a jap!

no really, consider a 323i... not too much power to go wild, but enough to let him have his fair share of fun. but one thing:

is he really mature enough to handle it? consider his group of friends, and where is he in it? is he the one who is easily convinced? because that makes all the difference. he could be in any car and if his friends pressure him to slam on it, if he is stupid enough to give in, it could end horribly. it happened to my best friend back in high school. so just consider these things man.

good luck making your choice, just remember, bmw ftw

oh man,
there's no way i can take you seriously with your sig all "green-friendly" and all...

SE3P_to_E90 · 10-11-2007, 04:32 AM

wait it out and tell him you'll get him a nice car when he gets into a great school... on top of that, make sure he gets some scholarships too -- that way, there's no real ding in your wallet, and your son is happy

gonzo · 10-11-2007, 07:55 AM

A new enough truck to have good safety features. What young guy does not like a truck with a cutie sitting next to him?

It never hurts to have a truck in the family either. No Texas jokes....

Shinchan · 10-11-2007, 12:04 PM

VOLVO 240 - build like a tank

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