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BeachZTT · 04-28-2011, 01:34 PM

First of all let me say, thank you for your service!

There is absolutely no way that I would leave a new car with a family member to use for an extended period of time. Especially not a rwd 300+ hp sports car... to someone with limited experience. 370Z does not equal basic transportation, period. Letting him drive it because his car is in the shop would be a different story.

Many people need a helping hand now and then. Times are tough and there are even more in need than usual. I wouldn't presume to know your brother's situation but if he is doing his part and working in the right direction, wanting to help him out is completely understandable. I would be much more inclined to write off the price of a beater than give him your new ride. My daughter just bought an immaculate 2004 Passat for 4k last weekend. You can't get back "new". You will never see new on that car... he will. You will be upside down on that car for a while and stuck with it even if he thrashes it.

If he is not doing his part, find a way to help him help himself. Helping "takers" with hand outs does not help them!!!

BTW, the reason that my daughter and her husband bought the Passat was to replace her near death Saturn so that she wouldn't be driving his R32 as a DD while he was deployed.

04-28-2011, 01:34 PM	#21 (permalink)
BeachZTT Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 746 Drives: '10 BC ZR T/S/Nav Rep Power: 17	First of all let me say, thank you for your service! There is absolutely no way that I would leave a new car with a family member to use for an extended period of time. Especially not a rwd 300+ hp sports car... to someone with limited experience. 370Z does not equal basic transportation, period. Letting him drive it because his car is in the shop would be a different story. Many people need a helping hand now and then. Times are tough and there are even more in need than usual. I wouldn't presume to know your brother's situation but if he is doing his part and working in the right direction, wanting to help him out is completely understandable. I would be much more inclined to write off the price of a beater than give him your new ride. My daughter just bought an immaculate 2004 Passat for 4k last weekend. You can't get back "new". You will never see new on that car... he will. You will be upside down on that car for a while and stuck with it even if he thrashes it. If he is not doing his part, find a way to help him help himself. Helping "takers" with hand outs does not help them!!! BTW, the reason that my daughter and her husband bought the Passat was to replace her near death Saturn so that she wouldn't be driving his R32 as a DD while he was deployed. __________________ '10 ZR Black Cherry Sport/Touring/Nav, Swift Springs, Stillen G3s, 15mm-F 20mm-R Spacers, SPC, Spoiler Solutions Rear Wing, Stubby Antenna Last edited by BeachZTT; 04-28-2011 at 01:37 PM.