Anonymous
05/31/2026 09:36
Subject: Car for 16-year-old new driver
I agree with the driving instructor.
DD will get a boring sedan as her first car. Probably boring beige.
Kids show off in front of friends and are more likely to show off in a cool car, not a boring car.
I’d like my kid to know how to back up, parallel park etc the right way, before she relies on cameras to do it all.
DD will get a boring sedan as her first car. Probably boring beige.
Kids show off in front of friends and are more likely to show off in a cool car, not a boring car.
I’d like my kid to know how to back up, parallel park etc the right way, before she relies on cameras to do it all.
Anonymous
05/31/2026 08:48
Subject: Car for 16-year-old new driver
Self driving cars? Unnecessary latest technology? Some of you should do your teen a favor and let them learn how to actually DRIVE a car.
Anonymous
05/30/2026 14:23
Subject: Re:Car for 16-year-old new driver
Anonymous wrote:We got ours a Volvo Xc 90. I believe one has never been involved in a fatal crash in the USA. Solid car.
I got mine a GLS 600 Maybach for the same reason.
Anonymous
05/30/2026 14:23
Subject: Car for 16-year-old new driver
I would not be giving my 16 year old boy a Subaru. Since you already have it, why not give it to him and get yourself something new? 6 year old car isn't going to have the latest technology. I wouldn't let my kid drive a car without a backup camera and preferable front camera as well. Same as I wouldn't let him drive without a cell phone.
Anonymous
05/30/2026 14:20
Subject: Car for 16-year-old new driver
I purchased a new Tesla Model 3 for my 16 years old DS, with self-driving features.
Anonymous
05/29/2026 22:37
Subject: Car for 16-year-old new driver
Definitely give him your subaru. We gave our daughter my 2017 volvo xc90 this year and I got the new xc60 hybrid I have been wanting. I feel better knowing she is in a safe and reliable car.
Anonymous
05/29/2026 20:13
Subject: Re:Car for 16-year-old new driver
We got ours a Volvo Xc 90. I believe one has never been involved in a fatal crash in the USA. Solid car.
Anonymous
05/18/2026 10:12
Subject: Car for 16-year-old new driver
A Subaru is a great car that keep your sim a Virgin. I had a crappy car in HS and college, my older brother had a 1967 Firebird Convertible with a big V8 engine.
When I borrowed it was night and day. A Subaru, Hyundai, Toyota is a 65 year old women’s car.
Gwagons, Porsche, Tesla is good male teen cars today. Although classic Ford Bronco restromods, Chevy Camaro and Mustang convertibles also work.
Wranglers great girl car.
When I borrowed it was night and day. A Subaru, Hyundai, Toyota is a 65 year old women’s car.
Gwagons, Porsche, Tesla is good male teen cars today. Although classic Ford Bronco restromods, Chevy Camaro and Mustang convertibles also work.
Wranglers great girl car.
Anonymous
05/12/2026 15:10
Subject: Re:Car for 16-year-old new driver
Cars are going to get safer and safer with more of these features, its unlikely your kids are going to really drive 'old school' much if at all.
For a new driver, I would definitely get something with those safety features. It takes years to develop strong driving skills and until then, protect them (and others) in as many ways as you can.
The 2020 sounds perfect. our teen is practicing on a 2019 camry that will likely be his car--has blind spot monitor, some auto braking and back up camera--and not too expensive if something happens.
For a new driver, I would definitely get something with those safety features. It takes years to develop strong driving skills and until then, protect them (and others) in as many ways as you can.
The 2020 sounds perfect. our teen is practicing on a 2019 camry that will likely be his car--has blind spot monitor, some auto braking and back up camera--and not too expensive if something happens.
Anonymous
04/18/2026 22:47
Subject: Car for 16-year-old new driver
We passed along my spouse’s old car and they upgraded to a new one.
That’s the most common solution I see among my kids’ friends.
That’s the most common solution I see among my kids’ friends.
Anonymous
03/24/2026 20:39
Subject: Car for 16-year-old new driver
The safety features will be with cars permanently going forward, so learning to drive with them is the right way to go.
Anonymous
03/24/2026 20:10
Subject: Car for 16-year-old new driver
you already have the Forester, so makes sense to me to pass that car down. The old school car will cost you in buying a car and maybe in insurance costs too.
Anonymous
03/23/2026 08:19
Subject: Car for 16-year-old new driver
Anonymous wrote:Responsible 16-year-old boy who has had permit for a year. Has a job and involved in extracurricular and I am over drop offs/pick ups.
We were thinking about giving him my Subaru Forester (2020) and getting something new for myself.
It had all the bells & whistles (back up camera, blind spot detection, emergency stop etc).
His driving instructor said to get them “an old school car” at first so they learn how to drive without all the handicaps. I actually like knowing he’d have these safety features. They can also be turned off.
What did you do?
I think the Forester is perfect in this situation.
The instructor has an opinion and that's fine. You don't have to prove them right or wrong.
Don't overthink it. The gets the Forester.
Anonymous
03/23/2026 01:44
Subject: Car for 16-year-old new driver
Anonymous wrote:Three kids, 20, 19, 18.
No cars for them. They borrow mine very occasionally. One doesn’t drive. Doesn’t want to pay the insurance.
I think cars are a burden for teens, better to put the money into education.
Cars are life for teens where I live. There is no public transport unfortunately. A car is ticket to freedom.
Anonymous
03/23/2026 00:34
Subject: Car for 16-year-old new driver
Anonymous wrote:Three kids, 20, 19, 18.
No cars for them. They borrow mine very occasionally. One doesn’t drive. Doesn’t want to pay the insurance.
I think cars are a burden for teens, better to put the money into education.
You're the first parent I know who doesn't help with a teen's car insurance.