I'm so pizzed at my son

[Sardaukar]

I'm 17 and last April I picked up my first (and only) car, a 1994 BMW 530i (manual) for $4700 with 143k miles on the clock and nikasil block replaced/engine rebuild around 100k or so. I did pay for the car myself, I borrowed a grand from my dad but paid him back in 2 months (40 hour weeks at wendy's =( ) .

I honestly think that if you let your child work for something, they will respect it much more. All service, insurance, expenses period is paid for by me on my car and I treat it well. I have never been pulled over and consider myself a safe, if sometimes a bit quick, driver.

Before I could really take the car out, my dad made sure I was comfortable driving a manual tranny car that was also RWD. So whether it seems like it or not, make your child work for it and they will be very thankful in the end =)

[Phil M]

Im 17 as well and I cant agree more. I worked my balls off in school for my 94 540iA. $8500 (orig asking for $11000) with 118k (78k on block), Schwarz II on onyx black leather and also made sure of the ASC option because I was a bit uncomfortable knowing of driving a RWD in the upcoming winter. Anyway, my dad gave me a set amt of money to spend on a car and it was my choice on what car I wanted. No way in hell I was gonna get a stereotypical SUV (but I did look at a few Range Rovers) or some 'weak-statement' Honda or Toyota.

No way in hell I would do anything to abuse or disrespect my car. Hell I even talk to her almost every morning! But I do admit to driving a bit over the limit, but hey.. who doesnt do that in our cars? I love my car and take as much care of her as possible.

I admit that I will probably never be able to own anything other than a BMW or Mercedes.. at least nothing domestic. First impressions are somethin else..

[Mr. BILL]

Wise words from a young man.

I had made him wait six months before I let him drive on his own. I considered him a good driver and I think he is. What I didn't expect was, his falling victim to peer pressure ala showing off or letting someone else drive. And although I provided him with a car, he's responsible for the care and maintainance.

I figured a 525iA was a good choice because it's safe and fairly slow off the line at least.