I sort of have a problem with my daughter.
Unlike some other families here all my cars are EVO's, my DD 2010 MR, my wife's car 2010 MR, my sometimes weekend fun car built 2005 MR.
As you see all my cars are EVO's!
Now the problem starts, My daughter learned to drive with her permit driving the moms EVO, she did the road test in the moms EVO too when she got her license.
So far the EVO is the only car she ever drove for around 7 months now.
Last week she had a chance to drive another car for the first time, my sisters vw jetta I think it's an 2009, when my daughter came home she was visibly shaken and said I'm never gonna drive that car again, she got scared because the car wouldn't stop when she wanted the car to stop,
all she did was drive around the block too. I know that jetta and it drives good for a jetta but regular cars don't stop like an EVO does!
Am I gonna make a huge mistake if I buy her a used stock MR?
All she's used to is EVO handling and EVO stopping.
What would you do if you were in my shoes?

 

If all shes ever going to drive her whole life is an evo, then thats what she needs to be used to. In most behind the wheel classes, they give you ****ty cars to drive so you know to stop a bit earlier or give yourself more room for acceleration. If possible, until You buy the mr, have her drive beaters around. It will also make her appreciate the evo even more

 

If my dad bought me an Evo he would be the greatest dad in the world!!!!

With that being said the question is, if you get her an Evo is she going to be responsible when she's behind the wheel or is she going to be like any other 17 year old and be reckless with it. How much do you trust her behind the wheel of an Evo?? They aren't the slowest ones on the road.

 

It would be nice for her to have an Evo. But I would say whatever car you get her, give her seat time. I can see how at her age, all she knew was what to expect when hitting the brake pedal. Just spend a few days with her getting acquainted to her car and she will adjust.

 

Imo she needs to learn how to drive a "normal" car. She can't drive an Evo forever

 

She wont be able to drive an evo her whole life--- get a beater and she will need to learn to drive it, and anything else she gets into.. The concept of braking early and breaking often is key to her safety as a young driver.
I cant immagine what you insurance rates are already--but adding another evo with a 17yr old has got to be crazy--. I know my rates tripled when my son got his license and he doesnt drive the Evo--couldnt if he had too. Good luck though, glad I am not you cause it doesnt look like you are going to have any popular options.

 

To me it depends on where you live.. If my daughter was growing up n drinving in a rural area evo would be considered. In a metro area, NY,PH,BOS. My daughter would be handed a battletank at age 17. I still use a battlewagon to go in and out of metro areas,

 

Reminds me of one I drove-- The " Urban Assault Vehicle" 1971, Chevy Impala, 4door--avacado green with matching interior. LOL. People just got out of the way--so braking was not an issue.

 

That must be the greatest driveway shot ever.

 

As crappy as it sounds, she needs to know what a typical car feels like in different driving situations. It will only make her a better and more safe driver. I would buy her a used base model civic or something as a DD, and then get her the EVO she loves as her fun car.
Everyone needs to know what the absence of torque, power, and tight steering feel like Not only will it make her a better driver, but she will gain a deeper appreciation and respect for the better car. And it's always good to have a beater.

 

I would normally give advice about her not having an Evo, blah blah blah.

Dude you have 3 Evo MRs in the fam...just get the 4th because your driveway must look F***ing AWESOME! Mitsu need to give you the hookup for loyalty for sure.

 

well if you do get her an evo, she is one very lucky 17 year old girl.

 

Honestly i wouldnt give her an evo just because she dont know how to drive yet, because thats what it is, like many have said here she need to get comfy driving other vehicles. Also im not sure a 17 year old with an evo...

 

I know how his daughter feels the other day i was driving my sis in law toyota highlander. The car is not bad at all you step on the gas pedal it will go but stopping behind a stopped car not that was dangerous, I stepped on the pedal and it would stop. I think if she wants to continue driving a evo then let her be she can drive a evo all her life if she wants to.

 

Like everyone else has said, she should get some more driving experience first. But if you do buy her the the MR I'm sure she'll be okay especially with already driven one.