My first truck was an 86 ford f250 diesel that my dad bought really cheap off my grandma for me. It was slow and kind of a piece of crap. It got me around though. I drove that for about 8 months with no incidents and my mom bought my a 4runner for about 3500 dollars. I still drive it.
My parents are going to help me get a new car here pretty soon because I've taken care of previous cars.
I'm really glad that I had that truck first. I think that if I would have had something small and first to start on I probably would have killed myself with the way I used to drive.
I plan to do the same thing for my kids if I can. I'll give them some big pos to start then move them up to something better. If they are responsible and have taken care of previous cars. Maybe when they graduate high school I'll buy them a new car.
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" I don't mean to sound bitter, cold, or cruel,
but I am, so that's how it comes out. " - Bill Hicks