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Is he mechanically inclined?
Posted by nt moore (more from nt moore) on Tue, 6 Sep 2005 05:39:19
In Reply to: first car, teenage driver, SC_Aero, Mon, 5 Sep 2005 16:57:11
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If he's at all interested in fixing mechanical things, you might do well to look for something early 90's that's cheap on gas and not too powerful (like a VW golf III or a Ranger w/ 4cyl, or maybe even an early focus). A car with a big, expansive engine bay and a relatively primitive engine might also be good (crown vic). Saabs are relatively unusual engines to work one - especially when coupled with the turbo, and might not be the best choice for someone learning to work on cars. That said, statistically speaking, there are few cars safer than a mid-90's 9000 (you can verify this at Folksam).
My folks bought a Plymouth Acclaim for me to use when I was in high school. With their terrible fuel economy and lousy construction I'd be hard-pressed to find a reason to buy a Chrysler product ever again, but at the time I was thrilled that I could fit my skis in the car and not have to bum rides to practices.
NT
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Posts in this Thread:
- first car, teenage driver, SC_Aero, Mon, 5 Sep 2005 16:57:11
- my first car: 1974 99ems..., Peter
, Tue, 6 Sep 2005 17:44:09 - some thoughts, Erik, Tue, 6 Sep 2005 11:31:50
- Is he mechanically inclined?, nt moore, Tue, 6 Sep 2005 05:39:19 <-- Viewing This Message
- Having been there just a few months ago..., Noel, Tue, 6 Sep 2005 05:03:42
- Re: first car, teenage driver, anthony94114, Mon, 5 Sep 2005 18:22:14
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