[BigD9146gt]

I'd have to agree with John, its too much responcibility for a first car. No matter how responcible a kid is, the name "Porsche" cannot be ignored by even the most timid drivers.

I remember about a year ago this guy stopped by my work. He was looking to get his son a 914 for his first car. We taked a bit about it, I shared that my first car was an '86 Honda Accord hatchback and was perfect for "learning" both how do drive, and the concequences of what happens when you get out of control. Still he persisted of getting his "responcible, perfect child" a 914. Well, they got a beautifuly restored 74 914 2.0, almost concorse worthy. I never got to see it in that shape thoe, because 1 week after owning it, the kid smashed it into the back of a pickup truck. Although I did get to see it afterwards, I think a honda would have been a much better lesson in how not to go that fast, and to not expect other drivers to see you. Regardless how little power you think the 944 has, if there is a will, there is a way.

The 944 NA is a good car, but like all ageing Porsches, the price is going up. Some things, unless your a mechanic, are going to cost mucho bucks. If your a parent that likes to fund all of his projects, then do it. But if you would like to see him become a responcible adult and take care of his own actions, (and not paying him $50/hr to do house duties) then a 944 might me a bit much. Atleast start him for the first year or two in something disposable. Then. some time during senior year IF he has been responcible with the first car, get him a Pcar. And tell him your plan too!

These are the words of a 24yr old punk, a very greatful, responcible 24yr old punk.