My crush wants me to give him rides, but I'm really embarrassed of my car?

I'm 17, and a newly licensed driver. I'm totally grateful for even having a car. The car itself looks fine; it's a 2000 Ford Focus. It's a normal, small car. I bought it used, and it came with a broken side view mirror that has been "artfully"by taped back on. It has no glass mirror either. I still haven't fixed it because money is tight with my parents.

And when I turn on the car, it makes an engine noise. I'm used to it, but I remember how I reacted to it when I first heard it…

He obviously wants the rides as an excuse to be around me, as we have no classes together, and only see each other occasionally in the hallways or at lunch. I just don't know what to do, or what to tell him? We're both 17. I just feel so insecure about it.

Don't be embarrassed, it is a lot better than what HE drives. Maybe he can fix the mirror, as another excuse to be around you.

Don't be so materialistic… You'll ruin your chances with him. He's not interested in your car; he's interested in you.

Don't worry about it ---- he does not even have one so you are worrying about nothing