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

brakedrift12

I'm assuming that you are a beginner driver since you are pretty(I would say VERY)young... and I'm pretty sure 370z is not a car you want to drive as a first car. You got to know how to drive a car properly and safely before everything done. And there is no doubt that 370z is a WAY different car compare to what you drove so far till you got driver's license. Just saying

antivirus6613

I got a 370z when I was 17 as a reward for my company doing well. Although it has a lot of power, if you don't turn the vdc off, you invest in a good radar detector, and have a brain you'll be fine.

Keep in mind this wasn't my first car and it doesn't touch the pavement in wet or snowy conditions.

Also, insurance is too crazy. In all honesty a 370z at your age is not a financially sound move, buy a 350z with some mileage and drive the hell out of it, mod it do whatever.

c41006

It all depends on you and whether you can handle it and be responsible

ChrisSlicks

Just about every teenager drives like a idiot at times, I know I did. Best to have a car with low limits starting out so that you reach those limits quickly and back off. You don't want to become another teen fatality statistic. I say keep saving and get it when you go to college, or better when you graduate college.

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ChrisSlicks

Oh and remember a lot of states are now implementing a 1-strike rule for teenagers. 1 citation and you can automatically lose your license for 6-months.

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fullmonty

I was fairly responsible when I was 17 and my first car was a Mustang. Iregardless of how mature I thought I was. I still did a TON of stupid stuff that when I think back, I thank god I didn't wreck and kill myself or get a narly ticket. The car didn't have a ton of power, enough for me to learn the limits of the thing and respect it. If I had a 370Z at that age, I would of done the same stuff if not even more crazy crap and I can say without a doubt I would of wrapped it around a tree. a brand new Z, I think has a bit more power than a 16 year old needs, or needs to learn on. I do think OP is a troll though

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shadoquad

It is up to the parents to decide, really.

imo any used car that is low cost maintenance and has high safety is a good way to go for a first time driver.

But regardless of what car is the first, the key is how much time is devoted to one's training and how it is done. If your folks give you the time to instruct you on the ins and outs of driving, along with some of the "rules of thumb" for defensive driving, you will be better off. And even then, know that learning a car's performance capabilities, be it a Z, a Bugatti, or a Civic, should never be done on the street where it can endanger other drivers. That sort of activity is better relegated to closed courses with responsible adults around.

LunaZ

I did not get in any accidents or get any tickets in my first car.
It was a 1978 Dodge Diplomat.
Take that for what it's worth.

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Dreezy562

A Get a 40th. So when you wreck it there will be 999 and my resale value will go up lol. But nah get one. My first motorcycle was a 600 and everyone zaid that it was too much for me.. but it wasn't and was perfet for me.. it sounds like you won't appreciate it anyways as I'm pretty sure your dad is buying it for you. Why don't you ask for a porsche like his?

toxik

just get a ws6 and call it a day.

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kenchan

Op- Get a bicycle and fight fat america. You can lead the way.

4r3s

Another thing to consider is, even if you are a good safe driver, you're going to be parking the car in the school parking lot around a whole slew of other noob drivers. Theres no garuntee even if you drive perfectly that some other kid isn't going to accidentally hit your parked car.

My personal opinion is that no new driver should ever start on a new car. Find a beater to learn on, borrow your Dad's car for dates. I truly believe when you learn on a beater and finally get something nice the appreciation factor for the new vehicle more than doubles. I started off on an '87 Ford Taurus Station wagon, while I hated it at the time, looking back I wouldn't have changed a thing.

toxik

this is true, it's not all about being able to handle a car... it is all about experience. not everything about driving can be taught. and since teens are stubborn by nature, they learn everything from mistakes. i bet anyone who got a 370z as their first car has their rims curb-rashed to death lol.

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LinPark

Accidentally? I found that in High School parking lots there are less accidents and more intentional damage done to cars that other students couldn't afford. Get a used car but keep a photo of your Dad's car in your locker to show the ladies. Actually, you could probably get an entire full size mattress in the back of a Ford Taurus Wagon - try that with the Cayman.