[aigel]

You will not be lying if you say you do not think a bug is a good idea for any 16 yo. And since he doesn't want to drive it bad enough to rent / borrow it from you, that's the end of it right there. Sad story, if he was just interested in the experience of the car, it would not be too late to ask you for some rides, get away a little, maybe chat along the way or go to some of his favorite spots.