View Poll Results: Would you let someone else drive your Z?
YES! I like to share my Z with others!
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50.60%
PERHAPS Only in case of an emergency, service repairs, etc.
49
29.17%
NO! Buzz off! Get your own Z!
34
20.24%
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Would you let someone else drive your Z?
11-29-2002, 03:12 PM
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ive let or will let several girls drive my car.
since i prommised them.
and i know they wont drive it like a guy would. but other then that no one touches my car
since i prommised them.
and i know they wont drive it like a guy would. but other then that no one touches my car
11-29-2002, 05:05 PM
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I am sure you all will think I am crazy, but i have been teaching my girlfriend how to drive a manual in my Z. We are taking it slow, big parking lots (since I think she is more nervous about messing up my car than I am) and only into second gear a few times. Two thirty mintue lessons so far, the next one might be scary though, since we might actually be going out on some roads......
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11-29-2002, 06:54 PM
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Originally posted by zPilott
I am sure you all will think I am crazy, but i have been teaching my girlfriend how to drive a manual in my Z. We are taking it slow, big parking lots (since I think she is more nervous about messing up my car than I am) and only into second gear a few times. Two thirty mintue lessons so far, the next one might be scary though, since we might actually be going out on some roads......
I am sure you all will think I am crazy, but i have been teaching my girlfriend how to drive a manual in my Z. We are taking it slow, big parking lots (since I think she is more nervous about messing up my car than I am) and only into second gear a few times. Two thirty mintue lessons so far, the next one might be scary though, since we might actually be going out on some roads......
NOOOOOOO!!!! I tried to teach a g-friend to drive stick in my modded Z31 and all was well 98% of the time, but those other two percent etched horrific memories into my permanent memory.
Take the hill story: We were on her first hill. I mentioned that it would be difficult so she would have to give it a little more gas. She gave it ALOT of gas and started to burn rubber like a maniac and then freaked out and wouldnt let off the throttle! So she was TEARING it up out on that hill and after 5 seconds her first response while I was yelling at her to stop was to grab the e-brake
.. I had to replace the clutch shortly after.But, fortunately the Z33 has TCS...that woulda helped
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11-29-2002, 06:56 PM
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By the way, I would still be happy to let a significant other (who knew how to drive manual) drive my car as much as she wants. But most g-friends Ive had were too afraid to touch my 280z.
11-29-2002, 08:27 PM
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Would you let someone else drive your Z?
Sorry, but this poll needed a couple of other options.
I let 3 people drive my Z. A cousin who drives a stick very well; my son, who is trying to drive a stick very well; my son-in-law, who was afraid to break the speed limit. Of course I was along for each ride. How about a choice for:
Only if I know the person and their abilities well.
Parent or child and feel compelled.
Glenn
I let 3 people drive my Z. A cousin who drives a stick very well; my son, who is trying to drive a stick very well; my son-in-law, who was afraid to break the speed limit. Of course I was along for each ride. How about a choice for:
Only if I know the person and their abilities well.
Parent or child and feel compelled.
Glenn
11-29-2002, 08:38 PM
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I let my buddy drive it... because I didn't want to rub it in bad. He ordered his Z before me.. and now is told he will not get it till Jan!! I jumped on an order in Sept and got in Nov. So I had to give him a pitty ride.
Now just to convince him to dump his dealer and find a z on the lot!
Now just to convince him to dump his dealer and find a z on the lot!
11-30-2002, 11:19 AM
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Re: Would you let someone else drive your Z?
Originally posted by glenng6
Sorry, but this poll needed a couple of other options.
How about a choice for:
Only if I know the person and their abilities well.
Glenn
Sorry, but this poll needed a couple of other options.
How about a choice for:
Only if I know the person and their abilities well.
Glenn
11-30-2002, 03:37 PM
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Yes, but...
Not just anyone.
I let the 23-year-old son of my accountant drive it (with me in the passenger's seat).
Why? He's a race driver, with a couple of years in Formula Ford. And his dad was the one who first told me about the 350Z.
He put it through its paces in a short drive. He liked it and I learned a little something, too.
I let the 23-year-old son of my accountant drive it (with me in the passenger's seat).
Why? He's a race driver, with a couple of years in Formula Ford. And his dad was the one who first told me about the 350Z.
He put it through its paces in a short drive. He liked it and I learned a little something, too.
11-30-2002, 05:30 PM
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I've only had mine for about 2 months. I am not ready to let another drive my car. I know I will, just not yet. Of course, I would make an exception for my father. (The only one in my family of 5 that actually drives a stick.)
I think that if the person is responsible, then it is no problem. I also think that sports cars are little different than your typical 4 door sedans. Just an opinion.
I think that if the person is responsible, then it is no problem. I also think that sports cars are little different than your typical 4 door sedans. Just an opinion.
11-30-2002, 08:16 PM
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My dentist scheduled my last appointment so that afterwards we could play with our cars...He let me drive his Boxster..I let him drive the Z...think we both have a better respect for each others cars