Expert: Dan Liddy - 7/14/2004

Question
Hi im 17 years old and im gunna get a car it doesnt have to be new but i want it to be easy to supe up and make it look nice i have like 14,000 to spend on the car what do you suggest on me getting  

Answer
Hi Adam:

You're not going to like my answer, but here goes.  

Get yourself a $1000-$2000.00  car, and use the rest of the money to get a good education.   From the way you write, you need it badly. Sorry, but I do tell the truth.  A 17 year old young man has more important things to worry about than cars.

Once you've done that, you will be old enough, and have a good enough job that you can afford to buy something suitable for your needs.

These days souping up is not as easy as it once was.  Most cars are computer controlled to the point that modifications are nearly impossible.  The race cars you see on TV are built especially for racing and do not have the computer controls. Basically they are equipped like cars were 30 to 35 years ago.

I hope you'll take my advise about schooling, it's hard to see how important it is at your age, but trust me, you'll have a much happier life if you forget the neat car for now, and use that money toward advanced training.

Good luck

Dan Liddy
Sarasota, Florida