Helping my son with the purchase of his very first car. It is a event we have been working up to for some time. Test drove a clunker or two. Searched Craig's List and other online sites. Worked to get Mom on board to the idea. Setting expectations for what responsibilities he will have to live up too. Very important stuff.
Ryan found this car on his own with the help of a cousin who is local. It was a repetitively decent cared for vehicle that Dominic had recently picked up for a great deal. Then Dom wanted to move up and offered it to Ryan. He likes it a Lot.
Ryan loves the bigger cars and the classic American steel. Dad had planted the seeds for that long ago. When we were in Datona at a car show he liked an old original 1968 Pontiac the most out of many cars there.
Well the car is a full sized 1990 Chevy Caprice Classic. A nice body and a V 6 for enough power but not a gas hog of a V 8. No major dents. Plenty of shopping cart and parking lot dings. Original everything but the stereo and speakers. (Special thanks to Dominic) It has that very important new feature... An Ipod jack on the stereo! All the kids now days use the things as their personal jukebox.
Ryan has now had it for one day now and has given it a good bath. Vacuumed with the help of a good buddy. He is wearing a big smile that does not go away.
I'm happy for him. Luckily his boss at Virtual Snow called and said to come in and work today. He will need the money for the auto insurance. He has that responsibility. The ongoing costs of insurance and fuel etc.
Fish Wish Granted. My boy got a good car.
Keith <"><
