Mom researching daughters 1st car??
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I didn't drive economy cars back in the 1970's. My '69 Chevelle SS396 was the most powerful car I ever drove until I bought my Z. It had 350 horsepower and didn't tip the scales at 3000 lbs so the performance was pretty awesome. Here are a few pics of the "economy" cars I used to drive.
I also had a '66 Ford Falcon with a 271 horsepower 289 and 4 speed. In additon I had a Porsche 914 that wasn't a powerhouse, but it handled like a gocart.
I also had a '66 Ford Falcon with a 271 horsepower 289 and 4 speed. In additon I had a Porsche 914 that wasn't a powerhouse, but it handled like a gocart.
When did you get these cars? was it in high school? and if so did you learn to drive in any of these cars?
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If you don't mind seeing your dead daughter in a ditch co-mingling with a mangled heap of metal and plastic in what used to be her first car - a 350Z - then by all means, make the purchase.
If you actually care about your daughter and want to buy her a safe, reliable first car to learn on, get her a Volvo. You'll have grand babies before you know it.
If you actually care about your daughter and want to buy her a safe, reliable first car to learn on, get her a Volvo. You'll have grand babies before you know it.
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You didnt learn to drive in a 300hp high performance car.
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I didn't drive economy cars back in the 1970's. My '69 Chevelle SS396 was the most powerful car I ever drove until I bought my Z. It had 350 horsepower and didn't tip the scales at 3000 lbs so the performance was pretty awesome. Here are a few pics of the "economy" cars I used to drive.
I also had a '66 Ford Falcon with a 271 horsepower 289 and 4 speed. In additon I had a Porsche 914 that wasn't a powerhouse, but it handled like a gocart.
I also had a '66 Ford Falcon with a 271 horsepower 289 and 4 speed. In additon I had a Porsche 914 that wasn't a powerhouse, but it handled like a gocart.
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That's rude and unnecessary, especially coming from a moderator. WOW
I give a hoot about REAL opinions, not shiit like yours.
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95% of the people on here are saying the same thing...and that is to not do it. Were the ones speaking from experience here. I dont give a fawk what you do, it's your daughter, your life, your money. Do what you want.
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Yes, it's true. Unimaginable demon. That's why the government took both my daughters away.
So, just so we're on the same page, let's provide a transcription of the thread.
So, just so we're on the same page, let's provide a transcription of the thread.
OP: "Hey ya'll! Gonna buy my daughter a 350Z the nanosecond she turns 16. Is it gonna be awesome? Got me mind made up already, but figure I'll waste everyone's time and ask."
Everyone: "NO! WorstIdeaEver.jpg"
OP: "O'rlly!!? My girl is good and not like every human."
Pigs: "Send pics" "Mattress van" "Send pics"
Everyone else: "Do NOT do it!"
OP: "But how does it handle? That's the key info I need to know?!"
Everyone: "Wrong car. Bad idea."
OP: "You pigs that I wasted the time of are mentally ill."
Pigs: To be determined...
Everyone: "NO! WorstIdeaEver.jpg"
OP: "O'rlly!!? My girl is good and not like every human."
Pigs: "Send pics" "Mattress van" "Send pics"
Everyone else: "Do NOT do it!"
OP: "But how does it handle? That's the key info I need to know?!"
Everyone: "Wrong car. Bad idea."
OP: "You pigs that I wasted the time of are mentally ill."
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Yes, it's true. Unimaginable demon. That's why the government took both my daughters away.
So, just so we're on the same page, let's provide a transcription of the thread.
So, just so we're on the same page, let's provide a transcription of the thread.
OP: "Hey ya'll! Gonna buy my daughter a 350Z the nanosecond she turns 16. Is it gonna be awesome? Got me mind made up already, but figure I'll waste everyone's time and ask."
Everyone: "NO! WorstIdeaEver.jpg"
OP: "O'rlly!!? My girl is good and not like every human."
Pigs: "Send pics" "Mattress van" "Send pics"
Everyone else: "Do NOT do it!"
OP: "But how does it handle? That's the key info I need to know?!"
Everyone: "Wrong car. Bad idea."
OP: "You pigs that I wasted the time of are mentally ill."
Pigs: To be determined...Everyone: "NO! WorstIdeaEver.jpg"
OP: "O'rlly!!? My girl is good and not like every human."
Pigs: "Send pics" "Mattress van" "Send pics"
Everyone else: "Do NOT do it!"
OP: "But how does it handle? That's the key info I need to know?!"
Everyone: "Wrong car. Bad idea."
OP: "You pigs that I wasted the time of are mentally ill."
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Agreed. Spend the extra cash on an enthusiast or touring model. Cruise control and traction will be handy. The Z isn't a great first car esp in rain or ice. Also make sure to not cheap out on tires if you do happen to go with one.
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Ok, OP, it sounds like you don't like the responses from the 19 - 26 year-old guys on here. Most of these responses, by the way, have been pretty responsible. Yes, there's the inevitable commentary, but then, we don't really know that you're not a troll, either.
I'm old enough to have a kid of driving age, and I'm female. Maybe my opinion on this subject will carry more weight with you than what you've already heard. Here it is:
Don't get your 16-year-old a 350Z as a first car. It is a poor choice for any number of reasons, many of which have already been detailed in this thread.
I'll add one more: you said she wouldn't be driving your 'vette by herself until she's 30. Why is that? Is it that the car is too powerful for her? So's the Z. Is it that it's RWD? So's the Z. Is it that the insurance cost is frightful? Same story with the Z. Is it that the 'vette is a 2-seater? So's the Z....
You see where I'm going with this. You won't let her drive the Corvette, but the Z is a not-completely dissimilar car, and you're talking about buying her one for her first vehicle. This is nuts.
Or maybe you don't want her to drive the 'vette because it's your baby. Fine, but if that's the case, and you're still willing to put your *real* baby alone in a 350Z, you've got your priorities all screwed up.
This is my $.02. At the rate you're going in this thread, you'll find a way to dispute or discount everything I've said, so I'm not going to take myself too seriously here.
I'm old enough to have a kid of driving age, and I'm female. Maybe my opinion on this subject will carry more weight with you than what you've already heard. Here it is:
Don't get your 16-year-old a 350Z as a first car. It is a poor choice for any number of reasons, many of which have already been detailed in this thread.
I'll add one more: you said she wouldn't be driving your 'vette by herself until she's 30. Why is that? Is it that the car is too powerful for her? So's the Z. Is it that it's RWD? So's the Z. Is it that the insurance cost is frightful? Same story with the Z. Is it that the 'vette is a 2-seater? So's the Z....
You see where I'm going with this. You won't let her drive the Corvette, but the Z is a not-completely dissimilar car, and you're talking about buying her one for her first vehicle. This is nuts.
Or maybe you don't want her to drive the 'vette because it's your baby. Fine, but if that's the case, and you're still willing to put your *real* baby alone in a 350Z, you've got your priorities all screwed up.
This is my $.02. At the rate you're going in this thread, you'll find a way to dispute or discount everything I've said, so I'm not going to take myself too seriously here.
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Stay away from anything rear wheel drive, or high powered. When I turned 17 I went out and bought myself a G35 coupe. Two weeks later, guess where it was? Wrapped around a tree while I was in the hospital because the rear let loose in the rain. If you want a "sporty" looking car, go for a 4 cylinder eclipse or something similar.
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Stay away from anything rear wheel drive, or high powered. When I turned 17 I went out and bought myself a G35 coupe. Two weeks later, guess where it was? Wrapped around a tree while I was in the hospital because the rear let loose in the rain. If you want a "sporty" looking car, go for a 4 cylinder eclipse or something similar.
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Ok, OP, it sounds like you don't like the responses from the 19 - 26 year-old guys on here. Most of these responses, by the way, have been pretty responsible. Yes, there's the inevitable commentary, but then, we don't really know that you're not a troll, either.
I'm old enough to have a kid of driving age, and I'm female. Maybe my opinion on this subject will carry more weight with you than what you've already heard. Here it is:
Don't get your 16-year-old a 350Z as a first car. It is a poor choice for any number of reasons, many of which have already been detailed in this thread.
I'll add one more: you said she wouldn't be driving your 'vette by herself until she's 30. Why is that? Is it that the car is too powerful for her? So's the Z. Is it that it's RWD? So's the Z. Is it that the insurance cost is frightful? Same story with the Z. Is it that the 'vette is a 2-seater? So's the Z....
You see where I'm going with this. You won't let her drive the Corvette, but the Z is a not-completely dissimilar car, and you're talking about buying her one for her first vehicle. This is nuts.
Or maybe you don't want her to drive the 'vette because it's your baby. Fine, but if that's the case, and you're still willing to put your *real* baby alone in a 350Z, you've got your priorities all screwed up.
This is my $.02. At the rate you're going in this thread, you'll find a way to dispute or discount everything I've said, so I'm not going to take myself too seriously here.
I'm old enough to have a kid of driving age, and I'm female. Maybe my opinion on this subject will carry more weight with you than what you've already heard. Here it is:
Don't get your 16-year-old a 350Z as a first car. It is a poor choice for any number of reasons, many of which have already been detailed in this thread.
I'll add one more: you said she wouldn't be driving your 'vette by herself until she's 30. Why is that? Is it that the car is too powerful for her? So's the Z. Is it that it's RWD? So's the Z. Is it that the insurance cost is frightful? Same story with the Z. Is it that the 'vette is a 2-seater? So's the Z....
You see where I'm going with this. You won't let her drive the Corvette, but the Z is a not-completely dissimilar car, and you're talking about buying her one for her first vehicle. This is nuts.
Or maybe you don't want her to drive the 'vette because it's your baby. Fine, but if that's the case, and you're still willing to put your *real* baby alone in a 350Z, you've got your priorities all screwed up.
This is my $.02. At the rate you're going in this thread, you'll find a way to dispute or discount everything I've said, so I'm not going to take myself too seriously here.
Also OP you've mentioned it before and I highly suggest it, is go for a test drive of your own in a 350z, that will be the decision maker, even better do it in the rain.
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I like when people already have their mind made up about something, then ask other people as if they aren't sure yet, then get mad (or ignore advice) when people tell them something that goes against their hunch.
Seems as though this lady is hellbent on buying her young inexperienced kid a RWD sports car, no matter how many people who actually owned the car tell her it is a bad idea. I mean really, common sense says it is a bad idea. This isn't the 70s anymore, roads are more crowded, drivers are crazier, teens have cell phones to be distracted with (who wants to bet her daughter has the latest smart phone too), etc.
Personally, I agree with other people who say to grab her a clean Civic or Scion to learn on. They are cheap to maintain, insure, good on gas and the tC is a nice looking car, plenty sporty for a teenager. Maybe after a few years, if you still want to get her one, make it a college gift or something. But to put her in a Z for a first car is just asking for trouble.
Oh and I hope you're not a troll.
Seems as though this lady is hellbent on buying her young inexperienced kid a RWD sports car, no matter how many people who actually owned the car tell her it is a bad idea. I mean really, common sense says it is a bad idea. This isn't the 70s anymore, roads are more crowded, drivers are crazier, teens have cell phones to be distracted with (who wants to bet her daughter has the latest smart phone too), etc.
Personally, I agree with other people who say to grab her a clean Civic or Scion to learn on. They are cheap to maintain, insure, good on gas and the tC is a nice looking car, plenty sporty for a teenager. Maybe after a few years, if you still want to get her one, make it a college gift or something. But to put her in a Z for a first car is just asking for trouble.
Oh and I hope you're not a troll.