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Old 07-24-2012, 02:34 PM   #44
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Based upon economic standards, we bought our kid a new car.
I have no issue with that. Buying a $25K to $30K car that is technically a relatively decent and tame driver works in the right economic situation. A kid that is determined to do stupid things, can do them in any car. The FR-S to me is no more dangerous than a 15 year old V8 Buick.

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Our good friends bought their son a new car "Ferrari 458 Italia" and a new airplane "Cirrus SR22" for his 16th birthday. He is quite a good young pilot.
This however shows that the ability to make money does not always equate to common sense. I'm sorry but these parents have a death wish for their child. Perhaps not intentionally, but that's what it adds up to. Mostly around the Ferrari. The SR22 is a decent, safe and docile airplane, basically the aviation equivalent to the FR-S. Of course, in my case, my kids would have to fight me for seat time.
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