Cheap car for 15 Yr old son

usmcgunner · 02-14-2014, 07:26 PM

My son in Pennsylvania is turning 16 in July, and i'm looking to get him his first car. Looking to spend around $1000 maybe. Just starting, so not in a big hurry. I will be driving it up to him, so reliability is needed.

05Saleen · 02-14-2014, 07:58 PM

You will be lucky to find something running for a 1000.00 or has tranny problems.

BigdaddyDupree · 02-14-2014, 08:16 PM

You are a car salesman.

AverageJoe · 02-14-2014, 08:31 PM

Merkur xr4ti seems like a good choice.

Foose04 · 02-14-2014, 10:21 PM

I may have something for you. Your son won't get all the ladies with it, he's going to have to work for that, but its a blue 4 door cavalier, I'd guess early 2000's. Runs, idles, auto shifts fine & working a/c. It a ex-lady friends of mine, I put a battery and starter on it. It's got a good bit of body damage on one side, but again drives straight and everything pretty much works, I'd guess around 110-120k area.

I think you could get it for $900-1000.

Let me know, I can get you some pictures or her contact number.

PapaBear · 02-15-2014, 07:52 AM

I remember my first car.

I had to work my ass off and buy it myself.....teaching that lesson really stuck with me. My kids will do the same. No handouts in my family.

Carlrx7 · 02-15-2014, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by PapaBear

I remember my first car.

I had to work my ass off and buy it myself.....teaching that lesson really stuck with me. My kids will do the same. No handouts in my family.

This or matching dollar for dollar.

bambooi · 02-15-2014, 11:08 AM

My parents bought me my first car 2002 wrx. I'll be doing the same for my child. They should have fun while growing up. Although I did work as a teen cutting 5 different yards of grass and then some part time in high school and college, it was fun money for me and gas. I'll be giving hand outs if they behave and get a degree. My wife's side is the same way and most of our friends and family.

BIRDMAN · 02-15-2014, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BigdaddyDupree

You are a car salesman.

LOL

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Originally Posted by AverageJoe

Merkur xr4ti seems like a good choice.

This

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Originally Posted by PapaBear

I remember my first car.

I had to work my ass off and buy it myself.....teaching that lesson really stuck with me. My kids will do the same. No handouts in my family.

This

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Originally Posted by Carlrx7

This or matching dollar for dollar.

That's what my dad always made me do.

MonteC · 02-15-2014, 11:39 AM

Jesus Christ. Do y'all know his situation? His son lives in Philly. Obviously he is not with his sons mother. Kind of hard to enforce a life lesson when you are a thousand miles away. He is just trying to make the best of the situation and get his son a decent cheap car. Cut the guy some damn slack.

usmcgunner · 02-15-2014, 04:27 PM

Thanks Monte, Yes, my son is hundreds of miles away, and unfortunate things dont allow me to spend quality time or communicate very often with him. The least I can do is get him a car, so if one day he feels like he needs to get in his car, and get away, He has his father to come to. Some of you might understand, some of you may not.....
Foose, can you send me some pics? Its not my first choice, but sounds like there could be some potential here.

ForceFed4g63 · 02-15-2014, 06:31 PM

I've got a 2001 Jetta that's getting new rear shocks from the boys over at cps this week. I'm looking for a little more than 1k but let me know if you're interested.

usmcgunner · 02-15-2014, 07:58 PM

Forcefed, send me some pics, Jettas are good cars.

bambooi · 02-15-2014, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MonteC

Jesus Christ. Do y'all know his situation? His son lives in Philly. Obviously he is not with his sons mother. Kind of hard to enforce a life lesson when you are a thousand miles away. He is just trying to make the best of the situation and get his son a decent cheap car. Cut the guy some damn slack.

It doesn't appear that anyone is giving him hell or anything. Some people just included their personal experience and what they would be doing with their child. I wish usmc gunner the best in finding a good car for his son.

MonteC · 02-15-2014, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bambooi

It doesn't appear that anyone is giving him hell or anything. Some people just included their personal experience and what they would be doing with their child. I wish usmc gunner the best in finding a good car for his son.

Yeah. I'm not new to the interwebs. I know what they were doing.

RoadconeTuning · 02-16-2014, 07:39 PM

theres tons of shit on craigslist for 1000 bucks that runs...

ForceFed4g63 · 02-16-2014, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by usmcgunner

Forcefed, send me some pics, Jettas are good cars.

Should be able to get you some pics and more details tomorrow.

ForceFed4g63 · 02-19-2014, 08:14 PM

Couple quick pics, doing this from my phone so hopefully it works.

02-14-2014, 07:26 PM	#1
usmcgunner Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 788	Cheap car for 15 Yr old son My son in Pennsylvania is turning 16 in July, and i'm looking to get him his first car. Looking to spend around $1000 maybe. Just starting, so not in a big hurry. I will be driving it up to him, so reliability is needed. __________________ 1988 Merkur XR4Ti. Don't judge me on what I drive, but how I drive it.

02-14-2014, 07:58 PM	#2
05Saleen Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Goose Creek, SC Posts: 3,159	You will be lucky to find something running for a 1000.00 or has tranny problems. __________________ 05 Saleen, 91 Mustang LX, 99 Lightning

02-14-2014, 08:16 PM	#3
BigdaddyDupree Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MACEDONIA Posts: 4,967	You are a car salesman. __________________ . What you wanna do?

02-14-2014, 10:21 PM	#5
Foose04 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 965	I may have something for you. Your son won't get all the ladies with it, he's going to have to work for that, but its a blue 4 door cavalier, I'd guess early 2000's. Runs, idles, auto shifts fine & working a/c. It a ex-lady friends of mine, I put a battery and starter on it. It's got a good bit of body damage on one side, but again drives straight and everything pretty much works, I'd guess around 110-120k area. I think you could get it for $900-1000. Let me know, I can get you some pictures or her contact number. __________________ 12 GMC Denali HD: 4x4, 12" Bullet Proof, 24x12 American Forces, 40x15.50 Toyo M/T's, h&s mini max, deleted, 5" axle dump, S&B intake,tractions bars, air bags. 04 GMC 1500RST: TMS Iron 347/S480/4l80E - 9.63@143.22 05 GMC 2500HD: LLY@372HP/669TQ, 4x4, 8" FabTech, 4.56 gears & 37" Toyo M/T's

02-15-2014, 11:08 AM	#8
bambooi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,324	My parents bought me my first car 2002 wrx. I'll be doing the same for my child. They should have fun while growing up. Although I did work as a teen cutting 5 different yards of grass and then some part time in high school and college, it was fun money for me and gas. I'll be giving hand outs if they behave and get a degree. My wife's side is the same way and most of our friends and family. Last edited by bambooi; 02-15-2014 at 11:10 AM.

02-15-2014, 07:52 AM	#6
PapaBear Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,809	I remember my first car. I had to work my ass off and buy it myself.....teaching that lesson really stuck with me. My kids will do the same. No handouts in my family.

02-15-2014, 11:39 AM	#10
MonteC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Summerville Posts: 4,431	Jesus Christ. Do y'all know his situation? His son lives in Philly. Obviously he is not with his sons mother. Kind of hard to enforce a life lesson when you are a thousand miles away. He is just trying to make the best of the situation and get his son a decent cheap car. Cut the guy some damn slack. __________________ Griffin Transmission -Home of the most badassest Monte Carlo- Cell: 843-276-0554 Shop: 843-793-4607 04 RSX 06 Ridgeline 86 Monte Carlo

02-15-2014, 04:27 PM	#11
usmcgunner Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 788	Thanks Monte, Yes, my son is hundreds of miles away, and unfortunate things dont allow me to spend quality time or communicate very often with him. The least I can do is get him a car, so if one day he feels like he needs to get in his car, and get away, He has his father to come to. Some of you might understand, some of you may not..... Foose, can you send me some pics? Its not my first choice, but sounds like there could be some potential here. __________________ 1988 Merkur XR4Ti. Don't judge me on what I drive, but how I drive it.

02-15-2014, 06:31 PM	#12
ForceFed4g63 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aiken Posts: 7,002	I've got a 2001 Jetta that's getting new rear shocks from the boys over at cps this week. I'm looking for a little more than 1k but let me know if you're interested.

02-15-2014, 07:58 PM	#13
usmcgunner Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 788	Forcefed, send me some pics, Jettas are good cars. __________________ 1988 Merkur XR4Ti. Don't judge me on what I drive, but how I drive it.

02-16-2014, 07:39 PM	#16
RoadconeTuning Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 2,684	theres tons of shit on craigslist for 1000 bucks that runs... __________________ FIRSBIRZ

02-19-2014, 08:14 PM	#18
ForceFed4g63 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aiken Posts: 7,002	Couple quick pics, doing this from my phone so hopefully it works. Last edited by ForceFed4g63; 02-19-2014 at 08:16 PM.