Graduation Z

Mr. Mcoupe · 07-09-2010, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by TongMan

I don't know if its envy or jealousy or the safety of others whenever I hear that a teen had just received a brand new sports car...it scares me!!

parents these days...i can't explain it...is it love?

Jealousy is usually the answer.
Parents are as messed up as kids these days.

nogoodname · 07-09-2010, 10:16 AM

Congrats on the car and graduating. Must be a big time to graduate from high school down there?? I got nothing when i graduated from high school...lol

Gunzero · 07-09-2010, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

If you honestly think that, at 17, this is a perfectly safe idea...you probably need a reality check of your own lol. The only 17 year-olds I'd even remotely trust with a car like this, are ones who's parents are actively involved in the track scene (like kart racing) that give their kid the chance to race before they even have their license.

Something tells me, this isn't the case.

I'm 19.. The Z is my 2nd car. My parents got me a Scion tC. but got rid of that in 2 months. My parents both drive standard cars and they taught me well. It's up to the parents to teach the child.. It's not like they bought him a 800hp Supra.

Cmike2780 · 07-09-2010, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunzero

I'm 19.. The Z is my 2nd car. My parents got me a Scion tC. but got rid of that in 2 months. My parents both drive standard cars and they taught me well. It's up to the parents to teach the child.. It's not like they bought him a 800hp Supra.

The problem is that he's still a "child" and still has to go to a pediatrician. Not enough experience behind the wheel and hormones equals increased risk to himself and others on the road. Knowing how to drive stick and car control and two different things. I'm not saying the OP is a bad driver, I know nothing about him. But statistics don't lie and most young drivers don't have the skill to run a Civic to it's potential, let alone a high powered sports car.

OP, congratulations on your new ride and welcome. Your gonna be tempted to do stupid stuff like street racing or speeding. Just don't do it. period. This car will get away from you in a blink of an eye. Leave the VDC on and for gods sake don't rice it out. It took hundreds of engineers to design this car and it only takes one a-hole to screw it up.

MightyBobo · 07-09-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunzero

I'm 19.. The Z is my 2nd car. My parents got me a Scion tC. but got rid of that in 2 months. My parents both drive standard cars and they taught me well. It's up to the parents to teach the child.. It's not like they bought him a 800hp Supra.

OK? What you just said meshed with what I said though - you didnt have the Z as your very first car. Whether you had it for 2 months or not is negligible...

Both of my parents drive standard also, my dad moreso however. My mom has a 69 Camaro. My first car was a standard (1989 Geo Spectrum, before you call me a hypocrite). What are you getting at? lol

ALL Im saying, is buying a Z as your first car (at 17 no less, when you're still quite young enough to be dumb and inexperienced) isn't a very wise choice. Could the parents be giving their car to some kid they know is going to drive like grandma? Possibly. Could they also just be tossing the keys over to their child simply because they are loaded? Sure. We don't and probably wont know the answer to each - I'm just pointing out that if I were going to give the keys to that car after I bought it for him, I'd stick him in a drivers ed class that was more than just learning how to parallel park and recognizing street signs.

Incase Im not making it obvious enough: congratulations on the awesome car as a kid, but holy crap, be humble and understand that there is MUCH to learn before hooning around in it.

zZSoCalZz · 07-09-2010, 01:36 PM

What a banging first car... What not to do: Drive like a 17 year old lol. What to do: thank you parents! My first car was hand me down 95 Camry.

Jordo! · 07-09-2010, 04:03 PM

Even if you come from money (and especially if you don't) someone's first car should probably be an expendable beater... then again, I would have been happy to turn in my bus pass at 17 for a new sports car

Good luck, OP -- go help your mom and dad with the chores -- even if they beat and starve you, this graduation present more than makes up for it

CrownR426 · 07-09-2010, 05:38 PM

Congrats, enjoy the girls and in before lock!

fullmonty · 07-09-2010, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CrownR426

Congrats, enjoy the girls

On that note: No road head until you get used to driving the car.

Nitex · 07-09-2010, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by fullmonty

On that note: No road head until you get used to driving the car.

Please disregard the last post as there is never a wrong time for road head

Waiz · 07-09-2010, 07:52 PM

My first car was a 1990 Ford Escort that looked like this:

So yes I am a tad jealous.

LOL

fullmonty · 07-09-2010, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitex

Please disregard the last post as there is never a wrong time for road head

Oh but sir, if hes not used to driving the car and hits a big bump, he my find himself in a very painful situtation.

Shadowx2x · 07-09-2010, 09:53 PM

thanks and btw I did take drivers ed

cptspeed · 07-09-2010, 09:55 PM

Put some spacers on those wheels. Then tint . congrats.

Shadowx2x · 07-09-2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

I'm just pointing out that if I were going to give the keys to that car after I bought it for him, I'd stick him in a drivers ed class that was more than just learning how to parallel park and recognizing street signs.

Incase Im not making it obvious enough: congratulations on the awesome car as a kid, but holy crap, be humble and understand that there is MUCH to learn before hooning around in it.

Thanks btw I did take drivers ed

07-09-2010, 01:36 PM	#36 (permalink)
zZSoCalZz Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 176 Drives: in traffic! Rep Power: 15	What a banging first car... What not to do: Drive like a 17 year old lol. What to do: thank you parents! My first car was hand me down 95 Camry. __________________ 2009 MB: Stillen G3 Intake // Customized illuminated kickplates frost blue Z //

07-09-2010, 04:03 PM	#37 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Even if you come from money (and especially if you don't) someone's first car should probably be an expendable beater... then again, I would have been happy to turn in my bus pass at 17 for a new sports car Good luck, OP -- go help your mom and dad with the chores -- even if they beat and starve you, this graduation present more than makes up for it __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

07-09-2010, 05:38 PM	#38 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	Congrats, enjoy the girls and in before lock! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

07-09-2010, 10:16 AM	#32 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	Congrats on the car and graduating. Must be a big time to graduate from high school down there?? I got nothing when i graduated from high school...lol

07-09-2010, 07:52 PM	#41 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	My first car was a 1990 Ford Escort that looked like this: So yes I am a tad jealous. LOL

07-09-2010, 09:53 PM	#43 (permalink)
Shadowx2x Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 252 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	thanks and btw I did take drivers ed

07-09-2010, 09:55 PM	#44 (permalink)
cptspeed Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 799 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	Put some spacers on those wheels. Then tint . congrats.