depends on the kid really - im what ..19 but i "think" i drive responsibly ..i mean ive only raced a handful of times which i shouldnt do either way. if he is not responsible i wouldnt get him a v8 but thats just me unless you want him coming home with tickets or going into the ditch ..but if he is id suggest something like a 92 or 93 gt - for about a few k most are nice lookin and already have some mods done to them. i do also like the idea of a classic too with my experience i do appreciate my car a LOT more than most people do - i started mine when i was 16 and i jsut finished like 6 months ago, i know basically every nut and bolt that has gone into the car and just thinking about wrecking kind deters me from racing. whatever you do dont get a mazda
