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Originally Posted by Terrh
[...] They have enough power to be fun and handle well but don't "bite" or have enough power to get people into trouble.[...]
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You might want to rethink that statement. Every 944 I've driven has had enough power and "bite" to get the operator in trouble. Early, late, turbo, 968 -- 924S. Those engines are very torquey in the lower gears. Give it too much gas in 2nd or 3rd in a hard turn and you'll easily be going sideways.
To the Original Poster - I would definitely reconsider getting a 944 or 924S as the first car for your kid. If you do, I
HIGHLY recommend getting your kid enrolled in a few Driver's Education events. Your local PCA or POC group will have one of these every month or so. Get them enrolled in defensive driving. Drop $80-$200 on a good helmet and get them some track time so they can truly learn how to handle the car -- and how the car handles. With that knowledge they will be 5 steps ahead of any person being an idiot on the road -- and they'll know the limits to which they can push the car should the need arise.
And, I'd suggest a late 944 (post 1985½). It has the better looking interior, better climate control system, aluminum suspension pieces, spring-loaded tensioner for the T-Belt (one less 15k maintenance issue) and a little more power. Go post 1987 and you get knock sensing, about 180hp (190 with a chip and header).
****, get her interested in wrenching on the thing too. That'd probably make you a more proud parent too
