When I have a kid, he is getting the best car $400 can buy. For two reasons: He will not be mature enough at that age to own a new(er) car and I know he will beat the snot out of it anyway, even if he denies it. He is very likely to have an accident too. And the second reason, when he does beat it up I want him to learn how to fix it. The first ticket he gets, I don't care if he turns right on a don't turn right on red sign, hes off my insurance. I'm 25 and already looking back at the stupid stuff I have done since I have started driving.