Some of you might have come across this thread https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/166717 where I discussed what to get for my son on his 18th birthday.
I'm glad I chose a good Leathermann - he always keeps it at his bedside and used occasionally. He also liked the Orient watch but has stopped using it for some time after the "leather band" became so stinky and worn out. I will have to look for a really good metal band replacement - he likes mesh band.
Now he is about to get his P and we are researching on what car to buy. The budget will be within 20K. Can be new or used but should still be under warranty and less than 20,000km. It also must have reverse camera and GPS navigation.
I have looked at Suzuki Swift, Corolla, Yaris, Hyundai i20, Mini but more suggestion would be great.
Update:
It took me so much time to go through the list. It is getting even more confused now to decide.
I also looked at Toyota Prius, 86, Peugeot 208, Hyundai i30, Ford Fiesta, Focus, Mazda 2, 3, VW Golf, Nissan Pulsar, Mitsushitty Mirages, Honda Jazz, Civic, Kia Rio
But let's clear something up: I asked opinion about cars so stop lecturing me about how to raise my son and how much to spend on his car. I said budget is 20K, doesn't mean at 20K but means "within 20K"
The revised criteria will be less than 50,000KM (so not necessarily under warranty) but ANCAP must be 5 star and must have stability control (ABS is almost standard for a long time I think).
I made that a top priority after reading this most stupid comment
"Perhaps they should make sure the kid can drive and drive defensively instead of relying on more "cotton wool" to protect them from the real world"
And some comments I very much agree with
"Something that has stuck with me from the time I did a defensive driving course recently (which I also recommend getting for your son) is when the instructor pointed out the irony of the most inexperienced driver in the family, and arguably someone more important to the parents than themselves driving around in the least safe car (i.e. The shit box a lot of people buy for new drivers in the family)"
"This doesn't have to mean buying a brand new car but it does make me realise that you should spend a decent amount to ensure the major safety features are included in your purchase"
I am also surprised to find on Carsales that a 4-5 year old Merc series A or B at about 50,000km is about 12 to 14K only. That can be a good choice too.
So on with more research. My son still have 18 hrs more to complete before taking the P test.
What sort of car does your son want?