[uncwSoccer]

I picked up my 914 when I was 15, a 911 and a mustang at 16, and a 944 a couple years later.

The 914 and 911 are much more enthusiast cars in terms of both ownership and drivability, whereas anyone who can shift reasonably can move a 944 down the road and keep it running with a friendly mechanic.
I insure my 944 for around 400 a year, a joke compared to others, and maintenance is relatively easy on the wallet.

Alot of young drivers are getting 944's and IMO they can be too much car in the wrong hands, the power isn't mindblowing but easily enough to get you in trouble and the high top end speed isn't good for irresponsible drivers.

The 914 really is a "classic" sports car at this point, it requires someone to deal with the lack of AIRBAGS(this is for a teenager right?), A/C, power steering, power mirrors all that jazz and to spend alot of time troubleshooting and doing preventative maintenance.

The three cars you've mentioned are covering alot of spectrums. Does your son want a sports car, a classic car, a low maintenance car, a track car? Modern conveniences, airbags? My suggestion would be a late 80's 944, post 86, 2.7 not the 2.5 with **dual airbags**, non-turbo.

-Dan
Wrecked more nice cars than I currently own.