Seriously.

I wish I had 1000 hp to the wheels no joke.

But at 16, you might blow 298 horses the #@$ out of the engine.

You would be surpriced how many 16 year olds ive known that have blown either their engine or something else.


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What are u talking about... The G is a pretty fast car ... Especially in High school where the kids are usually getting old civic's, integras, and mom-n-dad old cars... I've been out of High school for two years now and i know that my G is one of the faster cars at the school...

 

when i first got my G.. just tapping the gas pedal makes the car fly.. after 1-2 weeks of driving it nd getting used to it, it just seems pretty normal... i guess when u get used to it, it's pretty slow but it's still a lot faster than most other cars

 

Truer words have never been spoken. You are bound to get into accidents - everyone does. It will SUCK on many levels if you do it in a G. Plus your car will most likely get abused alot in your high school parking lot (door dings at a minimum, vandalism by jealous peers at worst). Go ahead and get something cool, but a G is too nice, and too powerful for the typical 16 year old. Esp. a rear-wheel drive vehicle - quite impractical, and potentially dangerous. I'm only 27, it wasn't long ago I was in high school - so take it from me, I haven't forgot what it's like to be in your shoes.
Just my .02 cents

 

^^^+1

 

Look, there are some 16 year olds I wouldn't want to see on a moped, let along driving a two ton car.....too much power? Who's the kid and how responsible are they--that is the question.

 

Both my kids had cars when they were 16! Neither
had cars that were fast just dependable. I live in the
Santa Clarita valley and most of us are fairly well off.
Quite a few parents give there kids new Mustangs,
BMWs and such. And yet, the kids don't have the
ability to handle the power or responsibility. And
because of this our local headlines are "always" full
of accidents where one to five kids are killed in
accidents where speed was the cause. If you are
going to give your son or daughter a G for there first
car send them to a good driving school where they'll
find out the cars capability's and be able to respect
what there driving. Better yet, start them with a '70s
Honda.......your 16 year old might survive!

 

Gee35koop, you're right, it depends on the 16 year old and their mentality. But wouldn't you agree that the large majority of 16 year olds don't have the maturity level to drive such a powerful car safely? Think of all the peer pressure he'll potentially face. Any car can be driven fast and crashed, but it'll cost a lot more to repair a wrecked G than it would a wrecked Toyota.

 

 

Good for you, dude. I'm glad you learned your lesson, though it sucks you had to get a ticket before that happened. Ouch.

But would you agree that probably the majority of 16-year olds wouldn't be able to be as responsible driving a G as you appear to be?

 

^ yea probably

 

ya i got my G when i was 16..now 17, as long as u dont push the car till u get used to it youll be fine

 

I got a WRX when i was 17...same acceleration/performance of the G. I redlight raced ALOT and did some stupid ****. Now i'm driving the G. I dont know what I would have ended up doing driving like I did with RWD... i'd say its your judgement. If your kid is responsible and understands the dangers and you can provide him with the G, then go for it. Its very much a subjective personal decision. My parents agreed to the WRX based off safety numbers and laid down the law of ONE ticket and NO MORE CAR. That basically told me to not be stupid.. guess what. i was still stupid, but not oblivious stupid. stupid when i knew i could be stupid if you know what i mean. In the end, it is totally a specific decision for a specific singular situation.

 

all this discouragement is probably encouraging him to get one

who can blame him for wanting one though?

btw, im 18! and so are many others on this forum!

 

yes there are too many 18 yr olds on the forums... thanks for reminding me