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Originally Posted by DaytonaCoupe66
A well used mini-van. No self respecting teen wants to be seen in one, so less inclined to seek attention.
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I didn't want my teen to have an easy way to transport a lot of friends.
I found a good compromise in a 2-door GTI, manual transmission. Very durable and reliable. No backup cam, no CarPlay, simple radio, it's a hassle for his buddies to climb in the backseat, so he typically is toting around just one friend, which the state of NJ says is the maximum for their first year driving.
He's proud of his driving abilities, he's the only kid in the suburban NYC high school to drive a stick, and I am happy to drive it when I'm headed into meetings in the city or on a snowy day.
Since we "share" teh car, he has been been paying 50% of the purchase price back to us as his share. After a year, when there are no bumps or bruises to the car, he'll get his money back for spending money at college. Especially since the car will be at home for the first 2 years of school based on requirements at Syracuse.
He was enrolled in a defensive driving class at Lime Rock even before he got his full license and it has helped him to be more aware as a driver.
All good stuff.