[John Rogers]

When our youngest daughter turned 16 (6 years ago), we bought a 914 and she started auto-x's with the SCCA and finally some DE and Time Trials. She won her class (by 13 secs) at the Porsche Parade in 2000 which was pretty good. She also learned how to trouble shoot engine and breakdown problems, change brake pads, bleed brakes, etc. I'd say if he is a "car guy" then get it. A 914 is a geat carrot for keeping grades up! Good luck.