Jeff, I hear ya brother. Did this exact same thing a few years back with my youngest. Went out looking for a car with a $ 6500 budget....couldn't find anything in that price range. Dropped 10K on a 2004 Chevy Impala and gave me piece of mind knowing he'd be safe if he was in an accident.
Fast forward a few years...he paid the car off, sold it, and bought a Lexus I300. Kids!!
