[mikester]

Nobody has answered the safety question...

Thus I will be the stick in the mud. 914's are not by today's standards safe cars. Where as the volvo 240 probably is close. Kids don't need fast cars, they aren't responsible enough by definition (hell, I'm not responsible enough now) adn it just plain isn't wise. That being said, a 914 isn't exactly your run of the mill fast car. With the stock engine that's never been rebuilt however fast it goes it's going to take some time getting there. So in that respect I think a 914's okay. But in a collision I think a '14 would likely be creamed by most of the cars on the road today.

Projects with Dad are great bonding experiences. My Dad and I did fish ing and radio controlled airplanes until I was about 20. We live 3000 miles away from eachother now and talk on average about 5 times a week. So I think it would be a great way to get close to son if he's into cars.

Another good thing about the 14 over the Volvo is that the Volvo has passenger capacity which the 14 doesn't. You're kid won't be the one they all come to for a ride.