This pertains to the "17 year olds getting Z's" debate...
10-21-2010, 12:20 PM
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1992 Ford Taurus Station Wagon (was a bawler - had a sunroof
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1992 180sx (full "drift" build - almost.. traded for 350z before ripping motor open for internal work)
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2006 Diesel Jeep Liberty Limited (seriously - diesel - i love this thing as my daily)
2003 350z Enthusiast (current "build" car)
1992 Ford Taurus Station Wagon (was a bawler - had a sunroof
)2000 Civic EX
2000 Mazda Miata (lame name, but fun to drive haha)
1992 180sx (full "drift" build - almost.. traded for 350z before ripping motor open for internal work)
PRESENT
2006 Diesel Jeep Liberty Limited (seriously - diesel - i love this thing as my daily)
2003 350z Enthusiast (current "build" car)
10-21-2010, 01:38 PM
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Oh....I just bought my 17 yo son an '07 350z touring.
I didn't drive all those crappy cars so I could make my son have to drive them too. I'd rather he study his *** off in school, get A's and get a scholarship to college. If he does that for me I'll give him the damn car-far cry cheaper than paying tuition.
It isn't the age that matters it's the attitude...if you're a rotten 17yo then you'll probably be a rotten 30yo...either way if you're behind the wheel of a 350Z you're still rotten. If you're a good kid, you'll probably be a good adult and having a Z car in HS is not a problem, especially if it turns you into a car guy later. The hobby needs young blood interested in these cars and buying them otherwise we will all be driving Prius's. Lord help us...
81' Honda Accord Hatchback
82' Honda Accord Hatchback
84' Honda Prelude
84' Toyo 4Runner
89' Honda Accord Sedan
89' Nissan Pathfinder
91' Honda Civic Hatchback
94' Dodge Ram 1500
88' Honda Accord Sedan
92' Mitsubishi Galant
93' Honda Civic Sedan
99' Mitsubishi Galant
92' Isuzu Amigo
98' Dodge Dakota Sport
91' Toyo MR2
04' Dodge Dakota Quad Cab
84' Porsche 911 Targa
77' Porsche 911 (930 Flachbau Widebody V8 Conversion)
09' Acura RDX
Oh....I just bought my 17 yo son an '07 350z touring.
I didn't drive all those crappy cars so I could make my son have to drive them too. I'd rather he study his *** off in school, get A's and get a scholarship to college. If he does that for me I'll give him the damn car-far cry cheaper than paying tuition.
It isn't the age that matters it's the attitude...if you're a rotten 17yo then you'll probably be a rotten 30yo...either way if you're behind the wheel of a 350Z you're still rotten. If you're a good kid, you'll probably be a good adult and having a Z car in HS is not a problem, especially if it turns you into a car guy later. The hobby needs young blood interested in these cars and buying them otherwise we will all be driving Prius's. Lord help us...
10-21-2010, 02:58 PM
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It isn't the age that matters it's the attitude...if you're a rotten 17yo then you'll probably be a rotten 30yo...either way if you're behind the wheel of a 350Z you're still rotten. If you're a good kid, you'll probably be a good adult and having a Z car in HS is not a problem, especially if it turns you into a car guy later. The hobby needs young blood interested in these cars and buying them otherwise we will all be driving Prius's. Lord help us...
10-21-2010, 03:52 PM
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I have my degree now, got my job, and bought my Z earlier this year. 25 yrs old now...
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10-22-2010, 06:33 AM
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Oh....I just bought my 17 yo son an '07 350z touring.
I didn't drive all those crappy cars so I could make my son have to drive them too. I'd rather he study his *** off in school, get A's and get a scholarship to college. If he does that for me I'll give him the damn car-far cry cheaper than paying tuition.
It isn't the age that matters it's the attitude...if you're a rotten 17yo then you'll probably be a rotten 30yo...either way if you're behind the wheel of a 350Z you're still rotten. If you're a good kid, you'll probably be a good adult and having a Z car in HS is not a problem, especially if it turns you into a car guy later. The hobby needs young blood interested in these cars and buying them otherwise we will all be driving Prius's. Lord help us...
And like it was stated earlier... 17 year old kids are easily influenced by friends and WOMEN.
Thanks for putting a 17 behind the wheel without a lot of driving experience.
My Vote... The kid is smarter.
10-22-2010, 06:36 PM
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I'm 17 and drive a 2006 350z. I pay my own insurance, gas, maintenance, and so far, over $12,000 of the car. It was $15,700 used, so I have $3,700 left to pay off. I understand there is a very strong stereotype against the whole parents buying cars their kids don't deserve, and I have seen my fair share of totaled 2009 and 2010 mustangs and camaros from ignorant high schoolers. My Z is waxed monthly, washed weekly, and overall kept very clean. Car is 99% stock ( Perrin shorty antenna and tint). Also, it doesn't see over 3500 RPM because i'm trying to save as much gas as possible, and you are all right, the last thing this world needs is another kid driving 30+mph over the speed limit on the highway or city streets. I have a year and a half of driving experience, the last thing I am going to be doing is hauling *** around every turn for "thrills". I paid for the car by starting my own detailing business when I was 15, selling golf ***** that I fished out of a pond to golfers on a local golf course, and selling a descent amount of old stuff on Ebay I didn't need. Just thought I'd throw it out there....
10-22-2010, 08:33 PM
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I'm 17 and drive a 2006 350z. I pay my own insurance, gas, maintenance, and so far, over $12,000 of the car. It was $15,700 used, so I have $3,700 left to pay off. I understand there is a very strong stereotype against the whole parents buying cars their kids don't deserve, and I have seen my fair share of totaled 2009 and 2010 mustangs and camaros from ignorant high schoolers. My Z is waxed monthly, washed weekly, and overall kept very clean. Car is 99% stock ( Perrin shorty antenna and tint). Also, it doesn't see over 3500 RPM because i'm trying to save as much gas as possible, and you are all right, the last thing this world needs is another kid driving 30+mph over the speed limit on the highway or city streets. I have a year and a half of driving experience, the last thing I am going to be doing is hauling *** around every turn for "thrills". I paid for the car by starting my own detailing business when I was 15, selling golf ***** that I fished out of a pond to golfers on a local golf course, and selling a descent amount of old stuff on Ebay I didn't need. Just thought I'd throw it out there....
Thanks for sharing with the group Kyle. By chance did you pick up cans on the side of the road too?
Anyone else want to share?
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10-22-2010, 08:47 PM
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I'm 17 and drive a 2006 350z. I pay my own insurance, gas, maintenance, and so far, over $12,000 of the car. It was $15,700 used, so I have $3,700 left to pay off. I understand there is a very strong stereotype against the whole parents buying cars their kids don't deserve, and I have seen my fair share of totaled 2009 and 2010 mustangs and camaros from ignorant high schoolers. My Z is waxed monthly, washed weekly, and overall kept very clean. Car is 99% stock ( Perrin shorty antenna and tint). Also, it doesn't see over 3500 RPM because i'm trying to save as much gas as possible, and you are all right, the last thing this world needs is another kid driving 30+mph over the speed limit on the highway or city streets. I have a year and a half of driving experience, the last thing I am going to be doing is hauling *** around every turn for "thrills". I paid for the car by starting my own detailing business when I was 15, selling golf ***** that I fished out of a pond to golfers on a local golf course, and selling a descent amount of old stuff on Ebay I didn't need. Just thought I'd throw it out there....
10-23-2010, 06:48 AM
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Thats part of the reason, but mostly because i'm not a dumb *** about driving. I bought the 350z because I loved the way it looked and I knew it would last me for at least 4+ years without major mechanical problems or huge maintenance bills.
10-23-2010, 06:52 AM
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10-23-2010, 09:44 AM
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So you are saying you have never taken it above 3500 rpms? You never got mad and just slam'd the gas? Bessy just dumps you and you're mad. Hop in your Z and just give it to her? Never?
10-23-2010, 10:10 AM
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I'm 17 and drive a 2006 350z. I pay my own insurance, gas, maintenance, and so far, over $12,000 of the car. It was $15,700 used, so I have $3,700 left to pay off. I understand there is a very strong stereotype against the whole parents buying cars their kids don't deserve, and I have seen my fair share of totaled 2009 and 2010 mustangs and camaros from ignorant high schoolers. My Z is waxed monthly, washed weekly, and overall kept very clean. Car is 99% stock ( Perrin shorty antenna and tint). Also, it doesn't see over 3500 RPM because i'm trying to save as much gas as possible, and you are all right, the last thing this world needs is another kid driving 30+mph over the speed limit on the highway or city streets. I have a year and a half of driving experience, the last thing I am going to be doing is hauling *** around every turn for "thrills". I paid for the car by starting my own detailing business when I was 15, selling golf ***** that I fished out of a pond to golfers on a local golf course, and selling a descent amount of old stuff on Ebay I didn't need. Just thought I'd throw it out there....
The things I saw in my age group were horrible. There are those in the 1% that are actually responsible and learn the worth of a dollar through saving for short-term goals. This is where financial responsibility begins. Knowing the value of your money will make you maintain and respect your property a lot more.
<-- hasn't slept in 24 hours. May be the reasoning behind this post.
