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Originally Posted by Rags
Yeah, I know "turbo" is a thousand times cooler than the non. Even so, we're talking about an 18 year old boy / young man. As a dad I'd have some concern about putting him behind the wheel of a speed machine. He's a very safe driver - aware and responsible - but still, I'd be fretting.
On the whole I think we'd rather start with the N/A. I might could be talked into the other but I'd need some convincing (not to mention the mom!).
Maybe this is the place to ask a safety question from MR2 users: What do you think? 18 year old kid in a Turbo, good idea? What do we need to know about driving the MR2?
BTW, the reason we're looking for a '93-'95 is the suspension / rear wheels thing. Seems safer, especially for non-pro drivers like us.
Rags
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Before you get pissed listen to what i have to say please. You told us all that you were concerned as to whether your son would be able to handle a turbo car and you said what a safe and responsibe driver he is. Now your son has introduced himself and all his driving stories are of his reckless driving.
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I drifted up an empty parking garage with some buddies. It was great fun
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Now anytime It's the least bit wet out, I expect it to slide on the wet ground, and it never disappointments me.
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That's odd, the Prev gets horizontal at about 30 mph, depending on how hard you yank the wheel.
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Your sounds like a good kid and i'm the last one to preach to any one about driving stupid when your 19 , i'm sure we have all done it and learned alot from it. The MR2 is a great car but if you drive like an idiot you may end up in a bad situation. I'm not trying to turn you away from the MR2 because any car can be dangerous but obviously your not with your son everytime he goes out.
Good luck with whatever decision you make and my apologies if you feel my opinion was not needed.
