i say go for it! im 18 and i just got my crossfire not too long ago and i love it. its amazing! ive had no probs with it. no issues in the snow and. its a awesome car. i mean its like you said everyone has musangs and hondas n trucks n all that stuff. when i drive around in the xfire everyone is like wow. they stop to look cuz its not an everyday car. im positive that your son will love it. and its not bad on gas either. considering i get about 320 or plus miles to a tank.