too much power for a 16 year old?
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You should get a crappy, safe first car so you can get into the inevitable fender benders and not worry too much. I don't think its as much an issue of speed vs. the ability to control the teenage urges.
My first car at 15 was a 98 Volvo with 120,000+ miles until I got hit, then got a BMW 5-series until 150,000+ miles and just got my new G35 for Graduation (18). I still have that tendency to want to show off, but I've got a LOT of miles under my belt haha.
My first car at 15 was a 98 Volvo with 120,000+ miles until I got hit, then got a BMW 5-series until 150,000+ miles and just got my new G35 for Graduation (18). I still have that tendency to want to show off, but I've got a LOT of miles under my belt haha.
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Originally Posted by Dubfound
Why buy a 16yr old a nice car???
I know a girl that got a hot red Mercedez CLK Convertible for her 16th birthday (probably 60K) and proceeded to drive it down her flooded street - the car was a complete loss.
And guess what...she got a new one...but this one had XM radio
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My first car many years ago was a Camaro. I would not get my child a car like that or a G35 for a first car. The car has more power and braking than the average person needs, and I found that the Camaro taught me a false sense of security with the brakes. In some situations the G35 would be fine for a first car. But in general I'd say no.
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Originally Posted by Dubfound
Why buy a 16yr old a nice car???
Also maybe he paid for it himself.
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Originally Posted by Wannabe6MT
4. Im atleast making an effort to pay for some of this car. I work for my parents, i dont do drugs (honestly wes, i dont know how your mom lets you keep your car, but thats up to you and her...).
Originally Posted by Wannabe6MT
6. I may drive fast, but i dont do stupid **** and i dont do it ALL the time.
#293
Originally Posted by Beebo
Maybe because its not her car anymore... i bought it off of her and i pay for everything... Gas, insurance, tires and mods... When she does drive my G she will filll it up with gas for me but thats rare...
So you dont do stupid **** but you dont do it all the time... makes no sense
#295
[QUOTE=Wannabe6MT]Thought you paid 15k? if im not mistaken an 05 coupe should go for around 24-25k Even still if i paid for my whole car, it would be gone in a second if i ever got arrested for underage drinking or smoking or some crap.[QUOTE]
My mom took the keys from me... you know that but its still my car and ill get it back soon...
who ever said anything about smoking?
My mom took the keys from me... you know that but its still my car and ill get it back soon...
who ever said anything about smoking?
#296
just turned 16 3 months ago and got a g35 right on my birthday
i honestly dont think i deserve a car like this too fast for my own good
but i guess my dad trust me alot im not gunna complain
and ive been fine so far except for
dumbass people who back into me trying to leave school
and i always find new scratches all the time
but definitely get alot of complimants on the ride
i honestly dont think i deserve a car like this too fast for my own good
but i guess my dad trust me alot im not gunna complain
and ive been fine so far except for
dumbass people who back into me trying to leave school
and i always find new scratches all the time
but definitely get alot of complimants on the ride
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[QUOTE=Beebo][QUOTE=Wannabe6MT]Thought you paid 15k? if im not mistaken an 05 coupe should go for around 24-25k Even still if i paid for my whole car, it would be gone in a second if i ever got arrested for underage drinking or smoking or some crap.
My mom took the keys from me... you know that but its still my car and ill get it back soon...
who ever said anything about smoking?
You smoke, im gonna say that sense you keep telling everyone i speed.
Nothing is sacred anymore!!! lol
My mom took the keys from me... you know that but its still my car and ill get it back soon...
who ever said anything about smoking?
Nothing is sacred anymore!!! lol
#299
I was 17 when i got my first car..i got a BMW 525i that i thought was fast because it was the Ultimate driving machine. some guy hit me with it and totaled it and at 18 i got a g35 coupe..i say start out with a good car 1st..doesnt have to be cheap just not necessarily sporty. cant tell yu how many times i was pressured to race kids at my high school.
#300
A nice but good handling and safe lower hp car. Seriously I did some dumbass **** when I was 16. I passed people all the time and blew stop signs and stuff just because my other dumbass friends did it too and never got in an accident.
I've been in 2 accidents, 1 small one where it was the lady's fault, and one with a good friend which is mutual fault, and I'm glad I drive a kinda ****ty car.
Go with some other car, like a 1999 Acura TL. Great first car, still kinda fast, low insurance, and luxurious, and I think safe. Then move up to the G.
I've been in 2 accidents, 1 small one where it was the lady's fault, and one with a good friend which is mutual fault, and I'm glad I drive a kinda ****ty car.
Go with some other car, like a 1999 Acura TL. Great first car, still kinda fast, low insurance, and luxurious, and I think safe. Then move up to the G.