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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would keep it, but that's just me.  I think he'll get used to the SUV - my only issue is if you're asking him to pay for gas (we will do that), that could be hard for him because the tanks are so expensive to fill.  But that teaches good things too ;).  Anyway, seems like a nice safe car for him.[/quote]

Check with you insurance company to see what the insurance would be on this car for your son to drive. Our agent (nationwide) told us no further back than 2008 for a used car (our DS is 16 now)

2007 don't have the same safety features that a new car would have (especially stability control) really important for a boy driving an SUV.

Also check this list for CU recommendations

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2012/07/best-used-cars-for-teens/index.htm

"The best bet is to buy the newest, most reliable model with the most safety equipment you can afford. Do not even consider a car without antilock brakes. If you can reach a little deeper and get a car equipped with multistage advanced front air bags, side and head-protection curtain air bags, antilock brakes, and electronic stability control, so much the better. The lifesaving assistance those systems can provide is worth every penny in an emergency situation and can be especially beneficial to an inexperienced driver."[/quote]

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