Good car..... for a 16 yr old???

m4a1mustang · 01-10-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by blue660r01

No, its not effectively your car.

Sibze · 01-10-2011, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue660r01

No, its not effectively your car.

frost · 01-09-2011, 10:03 PM

Perfect first time vehicle for a 16 year old is a Suzuki Hayabusa. Good gas mileage, and much cheaper than a car.

onzedge · 01-09-2011, 10:24 PM

The perfect car for a 16 year old is any car that 16 year old saved up for and purchased with his/her own money.

Jjaden · 01-10-2011, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

The perfect car for a 16 year old is any car that 16 year old saved up for and purchased with his/her own money.

^^^^^ This!

ThoriumHotdog · 01-10-2011, 10:05 PM

I'd love a 370z at that age. So no.

fairladyZ34 · 01-09-2011, 10:36 PM

tricycle? maybe a power wheel

tonybui · 01-09-2011, 10:46 PM

Seems like your parents have money to spend, hope they won't regret their decision. 370z is a lot of RWD for a newbie driver. Good luck to you and your future 370z, treasure it, don't be an ***, you'll be ok !!

280z/300zx · 01-09-2011, 11:18 PM

I know what I did in my 84 300zx with 160hp when I was 16 (back in 1998) and luckily I was never in a wreck. The key being luckily (still have it to this day along with my 280z that I bought when I was 18). I took a lot of risks back then and know that if I had a car like the 370z I probably wouldn't have been so lucky. I know times have changed a lot since I was a teen but I would still say no to a 370z for a new driver. I would recommend something more like a honda civic or similar. If you absolutely have to have something sporty go for a civic si, genesis 2.0T, etc. Even a 350z is a bit much in my opinion. Yes there are those that will be the exception to the rule but statistically speaking more times than not a new driver in a high hp RWD car will get in trouble.

How about getting a 90's 300zx to start and then after a few years move up to a 370z. Also, one thing I always encourge in accountability. Buy car for a kid and a lot of times they miss the message of ownership. Make the kid accountable for the car, whether it's buying it or making payments or paying insurance, and they tend to value the car more. In the end it's really up to your parents so who cares what we say but since you asked I say NO

samb03 · 01-09-2011, 11:28 PM

I think it has more to do with how responsible and level headed a person is. I know people that started driving at the age of 5 (s10 farm truck). Then there are 30 year olds that should stay home if it is sprinkling out side. The 370Z is no more powerful than a GT mustang, z28, or Trans am. There are plent of those in HS parking lots.

TypeOne · 01-09-2011, 11:28 PM

Get a Honda Fit.

When you crash that, get a Civic Si.

When you crash that, get a 350Z.

When it wears out, then you can get a 370Z and be able to fully appreciate it.

Matthew · 01-09-2011, 11:39 PM

I remember my first beer.

CCastro · 01-10-2011, 01:02 AM

my first car @16 was a 85 celica...
then a 93 sentra when the celica took a poop a couple of months later...
graduated HS and parents bought me an 03 corolla
i worked and saved and bought an 07 Civic Si
I am 25 now and working hard... 2010 370Z...

I don't think a Z is right for you kid... but that is my opinion. no offense to your parents... I don't know why parents buy there kids such expensive and performance oriented cars. I also believe a 16 year old is not responsible enough for such a car.

if you get it, I hope you appreciate it...

Lemers · 01-09-2011, 11:38 PM

How about getting a Nissan leaf

esfourteen · 01-10-2011, 12:19 AM

You will drive like an idiot at some point, with VDC off, and 330hp is a lot to control for an inexperienced driver. There are of course exceptions to every rule, I just don't like your odds.

01-09-2011, 10:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	The perfect car for a 16 year old is any car that 16 year old saved up for and purchased with his/her own money. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

01-09-2011, 10:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
fairladyZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,577 Drives: 08 G37S Black M6 Rep Power: 19	tricycle? maybe a power wheel __________________ From Z to G to BMW and back to a G! Nismo for life

01-09-2011, 11:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
Matthew Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 519 Drives: Red Rocket Rep Power: 17	I remember my first beer. __________________

01-09-2011, 11:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 53	How about getting a Nissan leaf __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

01-10-2011, 12:19 AM	#15 (permalink)
esfourteen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: LI, NY Posts: 1,375 Drives: 40th TT Rep Power: 19	You will drive like an idiot at some point, with VDC off, and 330hp is a lot to control for an inexperienced driver. There are of course exceptions to every rule, I just don't like your odds. __________________ Build Thread \| GTM TT Install Thread \| Engine Build Thread

01-10-2011, 10:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
ThoriumHotdog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TX Posts: 1,104 Drives: Turbo CRX si Rep Power: 17	I'd love a 370z at that age. So no.

01-09-2011, 10:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
tonybui A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,397 Drives: 09 Sports 6 Speed Rep Power: 427	Seems like your parents have money to spend, hope they won't regret their decision. 370z is a lot of RWD for a newbie driver. Good luck to you and your future 370z, treasure it, don't be an ***, you'll be ok !!

01-09-2011, 11:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 273	I know what I did in my 84 300zx with 160hp when I was 16 (back in 1998) and luckily I was never in a wreck. The key being luckily (still have it to this day along with my 280z that I bought when I was 18). I took a lot of risks back then and know that if I had a car like the 370z I probably wouldn't have been so lucky. I know times have changed a lot since I was a teen but I would still say no to a 370z for a new driver. I would recommend something more like a honda civic or similar. If you absolutely have to have something sporty go for a civic si, genesis 2.0T, etc. Even a 350z is a bit much in my opinion. Yes there are those that will be the exception to the rule but statistically speaking more times than not a new driver in a high hp RWD car will get in trouble. How about getting a 90's 300zx to start and then after a few years move up to a 370z. Also, one thing I always encourge in accountability. Buy car for a kid and a lot of times they miss the message of ownership. Make the kid accountable for the car, whether it's buying it or making payments or paying insurance, and they tend to value the car more. In the end it's really up to your parents so who cares what we say but since you asked I say NO

01-09-2011, 11:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
samb03 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: western Oklahoma Posts: 164 Drives: Black Cherry Sport Rep Power: 15	I think it has more to do with how responsible and level headed a person is. I know people that started driving at the age of 5 (s10 farm truck). Then there are 30 year olds that should stay home if it is sprinkling out side. The 370Z is no more powerful than a GT mustang, z28, or Trans am. There are plent of those in HS parking lots.

01-09-2011, 11:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1851	Get a Honda Fit. When you crash that, get a Civic Si. When you crash that, get a 350Z. When it wears out, then you can get a 370Z and be able to fully appreciate it.

01-10-2011, 01:02 AM	#13 (permalink)
CCastro Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: SF Posts: 300 Drives: 10 Nismo MB Rep Power: 15	my first car @16 was a 85 celica... then a 93 sentra when the celica took a poop a couple of months later... graduated HS and parents bought me an 03 corolla i worked and saved and bought an 07 Civic Si I am 25 now and working hard... 2010 370Z... I don't think a Z is right for you kid... but that is my opinion. no offense to your parents... I don't know why parents buy there kids such expensive and performance oriented cars. I also believe a 16 year old is not responsible enough for such a car. if you get it, I hope you appreciate it...

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