Which car should I get??

[PADI_Diver]

Hello all, I am 16 soon to be 17 years old. My parents have decided that they are going to buy me a car. I have narrowed it down to about 4 or 5 cars.
2014 BMW M3

2014 land rover range rover sport hse

2014 Mercedes e550

2014 Mercedes c63 amg



I do live in a north Chicago suburb so awd would be helpful in the snow, but I have driven a rwd car in snow before and it isn't a big deal as the streets are cleared pretty quickly. As far as these cars go any experiences with these??
Do you have any others to offer?
I would prefer new, or barely used.
Max to be spent is about 80k.

(If it was up to me I would spend about 50 on a car and 30 on a watch. My parents don't share a passion for watches that I do!)
Thanks all!


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[Travelair007]

Dude, you're 16....get this!!!

[NEW_MEXICOS_BEST]

I agree at 16 no real need for a 80k car. But I'm not one to talk because I don't have that kind of money to get me a car like that let alone my kids.

[NEW_MEXICOS_BEST]

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Or something like this. This is my 67 camaro

[antbkny]

m3 or c63! the chicks will love you! ;)

[PADI_Diver]

Originally Posted by Rolex Dude

m3 or c63! the chicks will love you! ;)

Lol if I got one of those two I bet they would haha


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[Kingair]

The day my daughter talks about an M BMW, S Audi or AMG Mercedes at the age of 17 she can walk forever . . .

First learn how to drive a car

So she can have a Tahoe / Suburban or sort like

Good friends of mine - really car freaks and have a 35 something Ferrari collection sans their other cars - bought a 911 for their son when he turned 18 in Belgium

The story lasted almost 5 weeks . . .

Was one of the saddest days . . .

And to be honest I still need to see the first US citizen who can drive a car . . .

Even if you drive defensive . . . the rest think they are racers . . . going left and right all the time . . . blinkers not necessary . . . and than they save at least 5 minutes . . . if they are lucky . . . a day . . .

Probably there's only one here on TRF who can drive a car seriously. . . . Dr Veins ;)

Maybe old fashioned of me but that's the way it will go at my place


Just my .02

[BGA23]

I also grew up on the north shore of Chicago and sadly there are parents who will buy their kids $80K cars when they turn 16 (no offense to OP), so I know where he's coming from. I actually had to work to buy my first car and subsequent cars too.

That said, I'd pass on an M3 or C63, you'll hate a high HP/RWD car in the winter or rain. Even the slightest bit of snow or ice and you'll be all over the road and rain isn't much better.

Can't go wrong with a Range Rover but you'll look like a soccer mom, not a kid in HS, but superchaged RR sport is prob more in dad's budget anyway. What about a Nissan GTR or an Audi RS5?

[G8RDPM]

Originally Posted by Kingair

The day my daughter talks about an M BMW, S Audi or AMG Mercedes at the age of 17 she can walk forever . . .

First learn how to drive a car

So she can have a Tahoe / Suburban or sort like

Good friends of mine - really car freaks and have a 35 something Ferrari collection sans their other cars - bought a 911 for their son when he turned 18 in Belgium

The story lasted almost 5 weeks . . .

Was one of the saddest days . . .

And to be honest I still need to see the first US citizen who can drive a car . . .

Even if you drive defensive . . . the rest think they are racers . . . going left and right all the time . . . blinkers not necessary . . . and than they save at least 5 minutes . . . if they are lucky . . . a day . . .

Probably there's only one here on TRF who can drive a car seriously. . . . Dr Veins ;)

Maybe old fashioned of me but that's the way it will go at my place


Just my .02

Marc,You have it together my friend.
To the OP,
I, like many here on TRF have had many cars including most on your list.
My daughter just got her license.
There is a disproportionate number of accidents with young drivers.
My daughter will drive something safe and practical till SHE can afford otherwise.
She did drive my 911 Turbo around the neighborhood.

It is very scary being the parent of a young driver.

[S52]

Sorry, but IMHO a 500+hp AMG, ///M, or other such car for a 16 year old is just plain irresponsible.

[threemonkeys]

Originally Posted by S52

Sorry, but IMHO a 500+hp AMG, ///M, or other such car for a 16 year old is just plain irresponsible.

X2. I won't make any assumptions regarding parenting skills. But I will suggest you maintain a bit of real-world living and keep riding your bicycle.

I bought and maintained my first car in 1986 at the old age of 20. It was 1971 Datsun pickup truck with a hole in the floor a la Flintstones. I wouldn't trade in that learning experience for anything (thanks mom).

Just saying.

[seand442]

Originally Posted by Kingair

The day my daughter talks about an M BMW, S Audi or AMG Mercedes at the age of 17 she can walk forever . . .

First learn how to drive a car

So she can have a Tahoe / Suburban or sort like

Good friends of mine - really car freaks and have a 35 something Ferrari collection sans their other cars - bought a 911 for their son when he turned 18 in Belgium

The story lasted almost 5 weeks . . .

Was one of the saddest days . . .

And to be honest I still need to see the first US citizen who can drive a car . . .

Even if you drive defensive . . . the rest think they are racers . . . going left and right all the time . . . blinkers not necessary . . . and than they save at least 5 minutes . . . if they are lucky . . . a day . . .

Probably there's only one here on TRF who can drive a car seriously. . . . Dr Veins ;)

Maybe old fashioned of me but that's the way it will go at my place


Just my .02

Same here. A teenager with an $80K car is a recipe for disaster. Earlier this week, I had a run in with a teenager who "borrowed" Dads corvette. Everything was great until he lost it doing upwards of 150 MPH.

Even if I had the means, there isn't a snowballs chance in hell I would get my kids anything that requires premium gas.

[Travelair007]

Ok....C63AMG

[Wesley Crusher]

Cars are so pedestrian. Forget about that and just buy a Gulfstream.

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Cars are so pedestrian. Forget about that and just buy a Gulfstream.

Only a G650

Than we are talking ;)

HAGOne

[Wesley Crusher]

Originally Posted by Kingair

Only a G650

Than we are talking ;)

HAGOne

I have one, but it is in the shop right now. I'm having a swimming pool installed.

[Callummcs]

Range Rover every time

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

I have one, but it is in the shop right now. I'm having a swimming pool installed.

Wes

Than you will have the most expensive pool in the world

Before the FAA will certify this . . . .

HAGOne

[SUBversive]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Cars are so pedestrian. Forget about that and just buy a Gulfstream.

[locutus49]

Porsche 911 S. Or if they are generous, a 911 Turbo.

[CWIN]

Ugh...

I was fortunate to have my parents buy me a car at 16. It was around $8,000 and had no air conditioning, radio, hub caps, or power steering/windows/locks. I loved it.

Ultimately the choice is yours. I'd choose the most reliable and safe in the bunch. You're a lucky kid.

[FlatlineEF9]

At your age, I had a 1982 Honda accord that I bought for $800 from my pay at jack in the box...but if my rents were going to buy me a car from that list, id say C63...now that im 30...I think you should get the range rover. Its safe, awd (good for rain and snow) and doesn't have so much power that youll be tempted to smoke all the rustangs at your high school.

[Welshwatchman]

Is this a poe?

I've just seen the other threads about bling/private jets etc.

They've not got enough cash for a $25 pledge, junior?

[teqp]

Consider yourself lucky that your parents are willing to buy you a car. If it were me and I lived in the Chicago area, I would go for the Audi RS5.

If you are set on only those in your original post, the next in line would be the M3.

Good luck with your decision and post pics of the eventual winner!

[Alfredo.]

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Is this a poe?

I've just seen the other threads about bling/private jets etc.

They've not got enough cash for a $25 pledge, junior?

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Is this a poe?

I've just seen the other threads about bling/private jets etc.

They've not got enough cash for a $25 pledge, junior?

rofl:

All I can say

Just spit my Note 3 full of Margarita . . .

HAGOne

[PADI_Diver]

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Is this a poe?

I've just seen the other threads about bling/private jets etc.

They've not got enough cash for a $25 pledge, junior?

I'll be sure to give a pledge for 2015;)

[geneinnc]

Yeah let's turn a new driver out in an AMG. What could go wrong?

[PADI_Diver]

Originally Posted by geneinnc

Yeah let's turn a new driver out in an AMG. What could go wrong?

I have already been driving for a year, plus I have taken a few race school classes. Trust me I could easily handle a c63. I have been driving a c300 for the past year

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by geneinnc

Yeah let's turn a new driver out in an AMG. What could go wrong?

Tires . . .

Or worse . . . .

Way too much of a car for a 17 year old kid

Again . . . . just my .02