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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A brand new fully loaded Jeep? No, no way. We could afford it, but we wouldn't do it. First of all, a Jeep isn't even that safe of a car for a new driver.

A list of the cons of a Jeep Wrangler, from Edmunds:

Mediocre crash test scores; long braking distances; sloppy on-road handling; noisy interior; busy ride; questionable security with soft top; missing many of the latest safety and technology features; cumbersome convertible operation.

Second of all, I wouldn't buy a brand new car for myself, let alone my teenage child. I don't think it does teenagers any good to have their dream cars handed to them at the age of 16. They should have something to strive for in that department.[/quote]

+1 -- And, FWIW, our kids (in HS and college) are also great students with sterling records in their extra-curricular activities.  The rewards for these accomplishments are much greater in value than any car -- they've learned discipline, resilience, teamwork, and dedication to their goals.  Those lessons will last a lifetime --unlike a car. (And, BTW, millenials all drive zipcars and take uber.)     [/quote]

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