Car Decisions

[Chuck33079]

Originally Posted by Brutal 370Z

IMO its a waste of money to get a starter car, take the hit on it, and then realize that you want more power (which you obviously will) and then get a more expensive car.

My advise is to get the car you want now and keep it a bit longer, especially when your parents are hooking it up. 330 HP is very manageable after you get used to it. Just take it easy and be responsible. Oh and be humble...don't go around the school talking about your new car...people won't like you.

I couldn't disagree with you more. There's a reason accident rates and insurance costs are so high for that age group. They are far more statistically likely to have a problem. It's a simple matter of the lack of miles driven. Inexperienced drivers should not be behind the wheel of fast cars. Just because one or two might make it out the other side without an accident or stupidity does not mean that the vast majority of new drivers don't drive poorly. If I were the OP, I'd present a lower powered, cheaper option to the parents with some kind of deal for a really cool car for a college graduation present. That way they can defer the majority of the cost, and you come off as wise beyond your years. I'd rather be a 22yo with a GTR than a 16yo with a Z.