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Originally Posted by CarJunkie
He is responsible, isn't a daredevil, and never shows off. I am on the fence about this being a daily driver for him, but I don't worry about him doing something stupid at the track after saying "watch this", and really don't think he would do that on the street either. (but a parent never really know what they do when they are alone)
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Hehehe, you could always put a straight exhaust on whatever car they get. I bought my first car myself, a 1975 Ranchero with a 351W and glass packs. Until I had it, my parents were pretty sure I was a great driver, because I was halfway sane while they were in the car with me. After the Ranchero, they knew better. They could hear me rev it out as I left the neighborhood.
I'd almost be in the "Why don't you buy them a manual econobox first?" crowd, but I had my dad's 1982 Escort sideways on two wheels at one point*. A lack of power and front wheel drive is no cure for being a maniac.
*Do not try this at home. I was fortunate (not skilled) enough to save it. He didn't know about it until I told him decades later.