what if someone wants to drive your Z ??

Spooler · 09-05-2016, 01:44 PM

I have only let one person drive my car and he is on here. I had my first car handed back to me all bashed up from a hit and run. My dad had driven it to a body shop for a paint estimate. Needless to say, that is what started my car addiction. I was 16.

Fuzzzy · 09-05-2016, 02:55 PM

Generally, the friends who will ask to drive your Z are exactly the ones that you should not allow to drive it.

If you don't want them to drive it, then you must

.

I'm an old guy and a stay-off-my-lawn type. I have had this Z 2.5 years. I let my son drive it once when it was new and in his HS parking lot on a weekend. I figured that would help satisfy his curiosity. My wife has not driven it yet. She has only brought up the subject in a joking manner, but if she asked seriously, I would let her. I am sure she knows what my reaction would be if something happened to my Z while she was driving it or soon afterward. She's a pretty bright woman.

stansens · 09-05-2016, 04:35 PM

As an older guy myself I can't help remembering what my dad told me 45 years ago...."a car is like a woman. ...you simply never lend it or her to somebody else".

DeliriousClam · 09-05-2016, 05:06 PM

There are two other people that I have let drive my 370 and they're both guys that trained me in my former job

Duc_Z09 · 09-05-2016, 07:11 PM

One of the many joys of a 6MT is that most of the people you don't want driving it... can't anyway.

Z-Girl 12 · 09-05-2016, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

One of the many joys of a 6MT is that most of the people you don't want driving it... can't anyway.

This

Jimbo370 · 09-05-2016, 07:30 PM

Coworkers ranging in age between 26 and 49 wanted to test drive but when I said it was a manual 1 guy was left. haha

BoneZ · 09-05-2016, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cv129

Op, how many times have you been seriously asked to hand over the keys? I am curious because others usually know not to ask to drive another person's car, especially an enthusiast's car.

To your question, I would first gauge the seriousness of the request by semi "laughing it off". 2nd request yields response with a smile "if you buy the car from me". Third time? Just a polite but direct "No, can't do, I do not like people driving my car".

I was going to say... I've never been asked by anyone in the 29 years I've been driving to drive any of my cars. I've offered to a few but never asked.

felix0121 · 09-05-2016, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbo370

Coworkers ranging in age between 26 and 49 wanted to test drive but when I said it was a manual 1 guy was left. haha

I usually do not say 'no' directly because some people take it for granted that I must do a favor to them.

Anyway, that should be the right time for us to go by manuals..

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ZeeBabar · 09-05-2016, 09:37 PM

I have never asked anyone if I can drive their car and I am 67. A few friends have Porches, one just got a BMW I-8.

I believe it's rude to "ask" someone unless there is a reason to believe they want you to try their car.

Even in the days when I "hunted" to get laid, I only approached a woman after I felt she was interested, never approached anyone without an invitation.

Sure we miss opportunities. While I was waiting to ascertain if a young woman was interested, some dude would walk up and ask to dance and she was gone. Other times I watched the guy being rejected.

Happens but for me, I think I need some ground to believe that I will have success before I pursue anything.

DeliriousClam · 09-05-2016, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

I have never asked anyone if I can drive their car and I am 67. A few friends have Porches, one just got a BMW I-8.

I believe it's rude to "ask" someone unless there is a reason to believe they want you to try their car.

Even in the days when I "hunted" to get laid, I only approached a woman after I felt she was interested, never approached anyone without an invitation.

Sure we miss opportunities. While I was waiting to ascertain if a young woman was interested, some dude would walk up and ask to dance and she was gone. Other times I watched the guy being rejected.

Happens but for me, I think I need some ground to believe that I will have success before I pursue anything.

You. I like you.

ChopsZ · 09-05-2016, 11:21 PM

I know I've already answered on this, but...

Some of the people I know through work (clients, even my boss) don't actually ask, but flat out say "You're gonna have to let me drive it sometime". My exact reply right after is "No I don't".

Yeah, sure, call me a blunt, cold hearted SOB if you like. It doesn't bother me. It's my car, it's my 600 bucks paying on it every month. I tell them if they want to drive it so bad, then go to the dealership and drive on of theirs.

Jsolo · 09-05-2016, 11:28 PM

mishuko · 09-06-2016, 08:42 AM

I've let a few of my cousins drive it for one reason or another. And everytime I have offered them the keys.

If anyone solicits an ask it's a nope.

Chuck33079 · 09-06-2016, 09:14 AM

I don't understand why the OP just can't tell people "no". Going catatonic rather than simply telling someone "no" is pretty weak. That's some really socially awkward BS right there.

I can count the number of people who can drive my car on one hand. As long as they regularly drive a manual, have experience in high powered cars, and most importantly - can replace the car immediately if something should happen.

09-05-2016, 04:35 PM	#18 (permalink)
stansens Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 144 Drives: 2016, 370z Rep Power: 193	As an older guy myself I can't help remembering what my dad told me 45 years ago...."a car is like a woman. ...you simply never lend it or her to somebody else". jaedub, cv129, Z-Girl 12 and 4 others like this.

09-05-2016, 05:06 PM	#19 (permalink)
DeliriousClam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: NJ Age: 31 Posts: 3,758 Drives: 12 Base Sport Rep Power: 54272	There are two other people that I have let drive my 370 and they're both guys that trained me in my former job __________________ Stillen, AAM, Shine Auto, Fujimora, Swift, EVO-R, Carbon Fiber Element, Nitrous Outlet MECP Advanced: CEA26671 Most of what I post here are artistic works of fiction and falsehood. Only a fool would take anything I post here as fact.

09-05-2016, 07:11 PM	#20 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 24	One of the many joys of a 6MT is that most of the people you don't want driving it... can't anyway. jaedub, JARblue, cv129 and 6 others like this. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

09-05-2016, 07:30 PM	#22 (permalink)
Jimbo370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 466 Drives: 09 black 370z MT Rep Power: 12	Coworkers ranging in age between 26 and 49 wanted to test drive but when I said it was a manual 1 guy was left. haha felix0121 likes this.

09-05-2016, 09:37 PM	#25 (permalink)
ZeeBabar Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 423 Drives: 2006 350z Rep Power: 0	I have never asked anyone if I can drive their car and I am 67. A few friends have Porches, one just got a BMW I-8. I believe it's rude to "ask" someone unless there is a reason to believe they want you to try their car. Even in the days when I "hunted" to get laid, I only approached a woman after I felt she was interested, never approached anyone without an invitation. Sure we miss opportunities. While I was waiting to ascertain if a young woman was interested, some dude would walk up and ask to dance and she was gone. Other times I watched the guy being rejected. Happens but for me, I think I need some ground to believe that I will have success before I pursue anything. cv129, mishuko, DeliriousClam and 2 others like this.

09-05-2016, 01:44 PM	#16 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,908 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	I have only let one person drive my car and he is on here. I had my first car handed back to me all bashed up from a hit and run. My dad had driven it to a body shop for a paint estimate. Needless to say, that is what started my car addiction. I was 16.

09-05-2016, 02:55 PM	#17 (permalink)
Fuzzzy Track Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MS Posts: 876 Drives: 2014 370Z 7AT MR Rep Power: 21860	Generally, the friends who will ask to drive your Z are exactly the ones that you should not allow to drive it. If you don't want them to drive it, then you must . I'm an old guy and a stay-off-my-lawn type. I have had this Z 2.5 years. I let my son drive it once when it was new and in his HS parking lot on a weekend. I figured that would help satisfy his curiosity. My wife has not driven it yet. She has only brought up the subject in a joking manner, but if she asked seriously, I would let her. I am sure she knows what my reaction would be if something happened to my Z while she was driving it or soon afterward. She's a pretty bright woman.

09-05-2016, 11:21 PM	#27 (permalink)
ChopsZ Track Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Florida Age: 49 Posts: 965 Drives: 2016 370Z GM 6MT Rep Power: 2301	I know I've already answered on this, but... Some of the people I know through work (clients, even my boss) don't actually ask, but flat out say "You're gonna have to let me drive it sometime". My exact reply right after is "No I don't". Yeah, sure, call me a blunt, cold hearted SOB if you like. It doesn't bother me. It's my car, it's my 600 bucks paying on it every month. I tell them if they want to drive it so bad, then go to the dealership and drive on of theirs. P's_Z and Ghostvette like this. __________________ She's For Sale! PERFORMANCE: Aero Workz \| Akebono \| BC Racing \| EcuTek \| HKS \| MaxBore \| Motordyne \| Nismo \| RJM \| SPL \| StopTech \| Z1 AUDIO: Arc Audio \| Bazooka \| Helix \| Pioneer \| Stereo Integrity

09-05-2016, 11:28 PM	#28 (permalink)
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09-06-2016, 08:42 AM	#29 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9435	I've let a few of my cousins drive it for one reason or another. And everytime I have offered them the keys. If anyone solicits an ask it's a nope.

09-06-2016, 09:14 AM	#30 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I don't understand why the OP just can't tell people "no". Going catatonic rather than simply telling someone "no" is pretty weak. That's some really socially awkward BS right there. I can count the number of people who can drive my car on one hand. As long as they regularly drive a manual, have experience in high powered cars, and most importantly - can replace the car immediately if something should happen. cv129 likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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