Well its been an ongoing discussion in my world lately... Curious what you guys think?
What do you put a new driver into as a first vehicle?
I'm firmly in the cheap beater preferably manual with power nothing and no abs or electronic toys. Inadequately powered to get out of its own way. On the small side of midsized range... Worst case it's disposable.
I know there's a lot of people out there who argue its gotta be awd abs, traction controlled, stability controlled and econobox.
And then there's the Friend who says suburban (he argues they'll have to learn to back it up using mirrors and when the first wreck happens - unless it hits a freightliner its gonna win)
I'm kinda stuck on I would rather a new driver learn to drive without aids - because we all know they'll need those ass clenching moments to learn properly (and hopefully learn appropriate speeds for conditions)
What do you guys think and why?