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JBougie · 09-13-2011, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MattS.

She passed her test yesterday, and has a valid driver's license. Still not ready to be turned loose with the manual transmission. She asked if she could take one of our other autos. to work by herself today. Mom burst into tears and shut her down.... She's not ready for our only child to venture out on her own. Guess I'd better double up on the driver training sessions so momma will chill out.

That's so cute :) Good luck to your daughter! (...and to you and your wife lol)

RedRide · 09-12-2011, 07:36 PM

My memories of when I got my first car at 16 yrs old.............

I worked part time for two years to buy a an inexpensiove car.
It was a '57 chevy. It wasn't a classic yet then, it was just a decade old car.
My parents wisely wanted to teach me responsibilty that is still with me to this day.

Teenage years are for having a bit of fun and should be more or less care free as far as cars are concerened. To this end, don't get a car that one needs to wory about any inevitable scratches and dents...... don't get a pristine car. A car should never be a burden to a frst time driver/owner.

Anyone who really is your friend will not care in the least what you drive.

I was sometimes playfully teased about my somewhat carfull/responsible driving habits.
However, those same people always wanted me to drive if possible to an event as they knew I would get them there and back safely!

MattS. · 09-17-2011, 12:11 PM

My daughter has been driving the van, momma is driving my Yaris, and I'm driving the Honda we bought for my daughter. She's getting better at driving it, but needs more time. The downside for me, is that my wife doesn't want to give the Yaris back...

Might be Yaris shopping for her soon.

09-12-2011, 07:36 PM	#2
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,502	My memories of when I got my first car at 16 yrs old............. I worked part time for two years to buy a an inexpensiove car. It was a '57 chevy. It wasn't a classic yet then, it was just a decade old car. My parents wisely wanted to teach me responsibilty that is still with me to this day. Teenage years are for having a bit of fun and should be more or less care free as far as cars are concerened. To this end, don't get a car that one needs to wory about any inevitable scratches and dents...... don't get a pristine car. A car should never be a burden to a frst time driver/owner. Anyone who really is your friend will not care in the least what you drive. I was sometimes playfully teased about my somewhat carfull/responsible driving habits. However, those same people always wanted me to drive if possible to an event as they knew I would get them there and back safely! Last edited by RedRide; 09-12-2011 at 07:48 PM.

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09-17-2011, 12:11 PM	#3
MattS. Drives: 2011 Yaris 5 dr LB Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: OR Coast Posts: 22	My daughter has been driving the van, momma is driving my Yaris, and I'm driving the Honda we bought for my daughter. She's getting better at driving it, but needs more time. The downside for me, is that my wife doesn't want to give the Yaris back... Might be Yaris shopping for her soon.