[billybek]

Originally Posted by berettafan View Post
He likes Tacoma’s but prices are crazy and I worry it’s a terrible first car for a boy. Just too little weight in the back. Kid I went to school with died on a back road in a small pickup. Not enough metal around him and terrible handling. Don’t want to go down that route.

Sorry, didn't read that part of your post.
Still standing by my suggestion of a small or mid size pickup.
I think distractions in a vehicle cause young drivers to become unaware of their surroundings while driving.
I would love to find an old shoe box Jeep or pickup to work over for when my son starts to drive.
The straight six is thirsty but pretty reliable. Later versions have airbags.