he might be alright. just because this is his 1st car doesn't mean he doeasn't have any driving experence. i was driving way before i was 16. but it's still not a good idea though. i wouldn't spend that much money on a kids 1st car. i would by him a cheap car that doesn't run when he's 15 and show him how to work on it so he respects it b/c that kid is not going to respect that STi