This pertains to the "17 year olds getting Z's" debate...
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Quit trying to brag or prove something, your stuff isn't that special. Also, don't post here asking for body shop suggestions because your daughter can't drive/park. We also don't want to here the best way to get questionable white stains out of her leather passenger seat.
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here's a twist to the debate.
16 year old kid buys a 1990 Eagle Talon TSi AWD for 1500 bucks. Spends his money he saved from working odd jobs, fast food, retail, chores, etc...on mods to the car.
After a year or so of modding, the car is capable of running mid 12s in the quarter.
Is that the same as having a 350z? or G35?
Or is it the fact that someone who is under the age of 20 owning a car that is nicer than probably all of the older guys first cars the issue?
No need to talk shiit to me or try to flip it on me. Its just a question
16 year old kid buys a 1990 Eagle Talon TSi AWD for 1500 bucks. Spends his money he saved from working odd jobs, fast food, retail, chores, etc...on mods to the car.
After a year or so of modding, the car is capable of running mid 12s in the quarter.
Is that the same as having a 350z? or G35?
Or is it the fact that someone who is under the age of 20 owning a car that is nicer than probably all of the older guys first cars the issue?
No need to talk shiit to me or try to flip it on me. Its just a question
Age has nothing to do with this at all, really. We have plenty of "youngins" who are fantastic contributors to this site.
I actually don't have a problem if a teenager decides to blow his life's earnings on a car, provided he maintains a healthy driving record and takes his urges to the track.
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Lets be real here...
No one that's preaching what is right and what is wrong on this thread can say that they haven't done the "stop light to stop light" or canyon runs...or the occasional 100+ mph stretch on an open road.
I can admit I've done all of those...in the past two years. And I'll be 29 in June. lol
BUT...I have two paid off cars and a home that I owe half of appraisal value on. I guess that makes me responsible?
No one that's preaching what is right and what is wrong on this thread can say that they haven't done the "stop light to stop light" or canyon runs...or the occasional 100+ mph stretch on an open road.
I can admit I've done all of those...in the past two years. And I'll be 29 in June. lol
BUT...I have two paid off cars and a home that I owe half of appraisal value on. I guess that makes me responsible?
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Lets be real here...
No one that's preaching what is right and what is wrong on this thread can say that they haven't done the "stop light to stop light" or canyon runs...or the occasional 100+ mph stretch on an open road.
I can admit I've done all of those...in the past two years. And I'll be 29 in June. lol
BUT...I have two paid off cars and a home that I owe half of appraisal value on. I guess that makes me responsible?
No one that's preaching what is right and what is wrong on this thread can say that they haven't done the "stop light to stop light" or canyon runs...or the occasional 100+ mph stretch on an open road.
I can admit I've done all of those...in the past two years. And I'll be 29 in June. lol
BUT...I have two paid off cars and a home that I owe half of appraisal value on. I guess that makes me responsible?
And I can honestly say I have not done those things since I was 18. I'm 31 now.
If and when I feel the need to prove my penor is bigger than someone else's by way of speed, I'll do it at the track.
But hey, that's just me...
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Lets be real here...
No one that's preaching what is right and what is wrong on this thread can say that they haven't done the "stop light to stop light" or canyon runs...or the occasional 100+ mph stretch on an open road.
I can admit I've done all of those...in the past two years. And I'll be 29 in June. lol
BUT...I have two paid off cars and a home that I owe half of appraisal value on. I guess that makes me responsible?
No one that's preaching what is right and what is wrong on this thread can say that they haven't done the "stop light to stop light" or canyon runs...or the occasional 100+ mph stretch on an open road.
I can admit I've done all of those...in the past two years. And I'll be 29 in June. lol
BUT...I have two paid off cars and a home that I owe half of appraisal value on. I guess that makes me responsible?
Do as you please, but don't encourage children, as their minds are more susceptible to wanting to look "cool."
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I was just proving to "PerfZ" that I was indeed in the right thread... according to the OP. NOW, if this thread has changed over the 400 or so pages, then that's not my fault, nor my concern. I guess y'all should've changed the subject or created another thread if the subject changed.
Did I upset you because I hurt your friend's feelings or yours or what? Give me a break and grow the F up!
Did I upset you because I hurt your friend's feelings or yours or what? Give me a break and grow the F up!
Dude, Not your fault. You made a wrong turn into this thread. Just do a Ue and leave.
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I agree with a previous poster (I'm too lazy to find who it was) who said they get upset about teenage drivers in RWD sports car for safety reasons. I'm not at all jealous. The simple fact is that someone who has only a couple years experience is not ready to handle a serious car yet. I almost wrecked my crumby little Prelude when I was 18. If I had a Z, I'd be dead.
Mainly, I just don't want some douchebag teenager to hit me because he thinks he's a race car driver.
Mainly, I just don't want some douchebag teenager to hit me because he thinks he's a race car driver.
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Yes, you are right, I was 16 in 1991, and the OP posted saying to start at age 16. Not really sure how you missed that when I reposted it for y'all. As for the owning... I thought it was a funny emoticon and got a laugh out of it. Didn't think you'd take it so personal... my bad. I'll remember to "tread" lightly on here from now on if there are those that take comments a bit too personal.
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I think I have just as much "rights" as you to be in this thread whether I found this thread 400+ pages ago or just a few, so get off your high horse.
Yes, you are right, I was 16 in 1991, and the OP posted saying to start at age 16. Not really sure how you missed that when I reposted it for y'all. As for the owning... I thought it was a funny emoticon and got a laugh out of it. Didn't think you'd take it so personal... my bad. I'll remember to "tread" lightly on here from now on if there are those that take comments a bit too personal.
Yes, you are right, I was 16 in 1991, and the OP posted saying to start at age 16. Not really sure how you missed that when I reposted it for y'all. As for the owning... I thought it was a funny emoticon and got a laugh out of it. Didn't think you'd take it so personal... my bad. I'll remember to "tread" lightly on here from now on if there are those that take comments a bit too personal.
Maybe that's my senility showing through though.
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There is absolutely nothing in this thread that I even remotely take personal, or in any thread for that matter. I'm at an age where all I'm looking for here is the entertainment value. I LMFAO at being told I was Given my current position in life, getting on a forum just cracks me up.
Maybe that's my senility showing through though.
Maybe that's my senility showing through though.
As you can see from my list, I'm pretty partial to Z's and Nissan in general, so I've found this forum to be entertaining and useful at the same time. Never had things like this when I had my last Z.
Anyway... hope the storm doesn't hit y'all too hard up there in Ohio. Have a good one and stay warm!
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I agree with a previous poster (I'm too lazy to find who it was) who said they get upset about teenage drivers in RWD sports car for safety reasons. I'm not at all jealous. The simple fact is that someone who has only a couple years experience is not ready to handle a serious car yet. I almost wrecked my crumby little Prelude when I was 18. If I had a Z, I'd be dead.
Mainly, I just don't want some douchebag teenager to hit me because he thinks he's a race car driver.
Mainly, I just don't want some douchebag teenager to hit me because he thinks he's a race car driver.
I'm fairly certain that's the consensus amongst adult drivers anyway, but for whatever reason, felt I should explain myself. That probably won't happen again in this thread, I'd rather ***** and complain about pups driving like pups...
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Let me ask, would it make adifference if she drove the 287HP Nissan or my 255HP Chrysler Pacifica?
What I really think is happening is that there are some in this forum who are upset and jealous that somone at the age of 16 is driving the same car that they, at a more advanced age, are driving. Get over it!
Just to add frosting to the cake my wife likes the new Aston-Martins, so there may be a new Aston in our garage when the M3 gets paid off in two years.