Buying the 17 yr old son a car...

[uwdawgfan]

Any ideas? $5-10,000, gotta be dependable, and safe. But I also want him to get laid...

 

[ckhokie]

If you want a car that will look like it cost a lot more than it actually does, and will get him laid in high school, a Saab 9-3.

 

[Sox33OSU]

If you want a car that will look like it cost a lot more than it actually does, and will get him laid in high school, a Saab 9-3.

If you're gonna go with that caliber, I'd much rather find an Audi. They are a better overall car, and don't cost as much to fix (unless you're in New England where I believe every resident is given a Saab upon arrival). Saab has kind of a pretentious, douche-bag aura to it. Audi is just a badass car, especially for a high schooler.

 

[ckhokie]

I drive an Audi, and agree.

The only thing that made me say Saab over an Audi is the budget he's looking at. You can find a 2007 9-3 pretty easily with 40-50k miles for $10k. An A4 is going to be in the 80-90k mile range, which is where he will need to consider replacing the timing belt, waterpump, thermostat, etc... He's not going to want to spend 10k on a car that is going to need $1500-$2000 in scheduled maintenance less than a year into owning it

 

[Sox33OSU]

I drive an Audi, and agree.

The only thing that made me say Saab over an Audi is the budget he's looking at. You can find a 2007 9-3 pretty easily with 40-50k miles for $10k. An A4 is going to be in the 80-90k mile range, which is where he will need to consider replacing the timing belt, waterpump, thermostat, etc... He's not going to want to spend 10k on a car that is going to need $1500-$2000 in scheduled maintenance less than a year into owning it

That's definitely a good point there. I have never priced out either, so I had no idea there was such a disparity.

I guess with what I do know about them, though, Audis are more durable, so it may be better to go after an Audi that has around maybe 105k-110k that has already had the timing belt replaced and had some maintenance done. I'm a little biased, as one of my friends works for Audi and works on them all the time, so I admittedly know more about them. He has an A6 with about 115k on it and it runs like a beast. Plus, the fact that there are so many more Audi dealerships/shops than Saab, it seems, could potentially make an Audi less expensive over time.

 

[redseat]

Any ideas? $5-10,000, gotta be dependable, and safe. But I also want him to get laid...

nothing from $5-7000, unless you really want to get a lot of matchbox cars. I agree with the masses here on their opinion on what to get. And kudos to you..... You want your son to get laid!

 

[ckhokie]

That's definitely a good point there. I have never priced out either, so I had no idea there was such a disparity.

I guess with what I do know about them, though, Audis are more durable, so it may be better to go after an Audi that has around maybe 105k-110k that has already had the timing belt replaced and had some maintenance done. I'm a little biased, as one of my friends works for Audi and works on them all the time, so I admittedly know more about them. He has an A6 with about 115k on it and it runs like a beast. Plus, the fact that there are so many more Audi dealerships/shops than Saab, it seems, could potentially make an Audi less expensive over time.

I've owned 2 cars. Both of them have been Audis. My dad now has his 5th and 6th. All of them he has sold, still running fine, with over 200k miles (one with almost 300). They do get a bad wrap for dependability because of the occasional electrical issue, but as long as you're able to do the regular maintenance, mechanically, they can last forever.

An A4 with 120k miles, if properly maintained, shouldn't be something to be scared of, OP. Do him a favor, and tell your son to tint the windows.

 

[JuiceTheGator]

IH Travelall. Hell yes...big enough for safety and drinks too much gas for secretive cruising. This is what my bros. and I got at 16 and it was tits! Here's one in your price range with a Cummins 6B: International Harvester : Other NONE - | eBay

 

[WhiteMamba]

Toyota Tacoma man... Got my 16 year old one not long ago. Great fit

 

[WhiteMamba]

and to add to the thread.. The 17 year old is a dude. Not a chick...

Pickup or SUV. NO cars!

 

[RobBase]

Used Dodge Ram 1500 Under $10000: 667 Vehicles at $9,090 and up | iSeeCars.com

 

[JuiceTheGator]

Be a great dad, get him a Mercury Mistress:

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[uwdawgfan]

Thanks for suggestions....we bought this.




He's happy....

 

[ckhokie]

Damn. popping the doors and top off in the summer is every high schoolers dream.

 

[buried_in_snow]

If you want a car that will look like it cost a lot more than it actually does, and will get him laid in high school, a Saab 9-3.

He said "dependable"

 

[fordman84]

That will definitely get him laid.

 

[RKW46]

Nice Jeep.

Got my daughter a 1998 lexus April of 2012.

 

[JohnRandle]

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He's happy....

Nice Jeep.

Got my daughter a 1998 lexus April of 2012.

Lucky kids...
My Son drives a '96 F-150 4WD
Daughter 2000 Jimmy 4WD.
Both vehicles together didn't cost me 5 grand.. lol

 

[Freshlikeproduce]

get him a truck or suv

 

[#1BostonFan]

Man 5 to 10k for a 17 year old?

Make him earn it, he'll thank you later.

He may never get laid in HS though, so...