I think the best teenage vehicle is what I grew up with - a Rabbit
diesel... (relatively) good handling, maneuverability, but absolutely no
acceleration.  If you wanted to do something crazy, you had to plan way
in advance, and getting teenagers to pay attention and plan in advance
is what it's all about!!

My .02.

Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf
Of Roger Van Till
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 9:20 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Teenage Vanagon Drivers

Thanks for all the stories and advice, guys. I've got the sacred Westy
and a rusty Escort, and really want a daily driver Carat. I think Emily
will learn to drive on the Escort, and learn to worship the sacred metal
box before she ever drives it. Hopefully it won't be cool enough to be
seen in. I grew up pleading with my father to buy a bus instead of an
Olds wagon. Had the brochures and everything. Nope, Cutlas Cruiser.
Roger Van Till
'89 Westy "The Moose Lounge"
'92 Escort "The Turd"