Good luck kid

[RockinZ28]

Just watched a 17 year old drive away in my 420rwhp Trans Am. Sure as hell hope he's more mature than I was at his age. Would have killed myself without a doubt. His dad came along, so guess he's cool with it and believes he can handle it at least.

Glad I was able to sell my cars though. Saying goodbye to CA in just over 2 weeks.

 

[SparkyJJO]

I would have kept it and driven it to where ever I was going.

 

[RockinZ28]

I would have kept it and driven it to where ever I was going.

Not an option. New employer is dropping off an suv for me to load up whatever I can jam in there and head 2000 miles east.

 

[SparkyJJO]

Car trailer.

I'm just attached to my fbody, it would have to come with me somehow.

 

[RockinZ28]

Car trailer.

I'm just attached to my fbody, it would have to come with me somehow.

I feel ya, I'm just ready for something new. Been driving ls1 f bodies for 10 years, just sold my z28 a couple weeks ago too. Want to get into a C6 z06 once I buy a house and get situated.

 

[deadken]

You should have gotten an email address or cell phone number. That way, in 6 months or so, you could contact him and say 'hey, I just found another set of keys / repair manual / item that goes with the car' and ask about sending it to him. Then you'd either get a welcome reply saying that he'd like the item or a story (and maybe even pics) about what has happened to the car in the last few months.

 

[monkeydelmagico]

Scary. That's alot of juice for a noob. Sold an yammy R1 to a brand new rider a couple months ago......after I told her repeatedly it isn't a good bike to start on.

Can't fix stupid.


BTW congrats on the new gig

 

[96Firebird]

Honestly, I think I am ready to sell my WS6. I have Corvette fever.

Before I first got it, I sent the PO (before the guy I bought it from) a note asking him some questions about the car. He answered them, and then said he missed the car and to let him know if I decided to sell it. He would consider buying it back.

 

[mmntech]

I'm sort of a believer that novice drivers should have horsepower limits. Giving a teenage boy who just started driving anything with a bigger engine than a Honda Civic is just asking for trouble.

 

[dguy6789]

I'd go further and say giving a teenager an engine of any kind is just asking for trouble.

 

[DaTT]

I will be sad when the time comes to sell my Mustang....but only until I get into my new Shelby. So, about 13 seconds

 

[halik]

Gonna wrap that around a tree in no time. Some kid bought my old m3, ended up putting into a ditch (in the middle of winter, still riding with the star specs)

 

[country2]

I'm sort of a believer that novice drivers should have horsepower limits. Giving a teenage boy who just started driving anything with a bigger engine than a Honda Civic is just asking for trouble.

That's exactly my belief also and why my 16 year old son is getting a ford fiesta.

 

[DaTT]

I'm sort of a believer that novice drivers should have horsepower limits. Giving a teenage boy who just started driving anything with a bigger engine than a Honda Civic is just asking for trouble.

I actually started a thread in the discussion forum about this not long ago. I also agree there should be HP limits on new drivers.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Wow... might as well give him a literbike.

Does his dad not like him very much?

 

[soccerballtux]

I was a fantastic driver only getting worse as I age.
How? I played video games.

 

[ProchargeMe]

When i was 17 I was given a 1994 mustang gt bone stock, just enough power to have some fun, but not enough to disintegrate on impact lol. I would never let a teen drive my current car, 04 blown mach 1. Sometimes it's even too much for me

 

[dkm777]

I'd say if it forces you into the seat in 2nd gear then it shouldn't be driven by a novice. Almost bought a '97 BMW 323ti Compact as a first car. I'm sure my insurance would be sky high right now if I did... :whiste:

 

[SearchMaster]

My cousin wrapped his day-old Mustang GT (fox body, circa 1985) around a tree. He hadn't even taken the time to get it insured. He inherited some money on his 18th birthday and promptly took a trip to the Ford dealer...thank God he was ok.

Hope your T/A survives

 

[CraigRT]

That is insane.
I had sub 100 horsepower when I started driving at 17.
Even to this day the most HP I have had in a car is around 260. My current just shy of 200.

 

[AMCRambler]

Wow... might as well give him a literbike.

Does his dad not like him very much?

Did somebody say...literbike? Where's my damn denim shirt.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Did somebody say...literbike? Where's my damn denim shirt.

Probably in Jay Leno's closet... :sneaky:

 

[lavaheadache]

When i was 17 I was given a 1994 mustang gt bone stock, just enough power to have some fun, but not enough to disintegrate on impact lol. I would never let a teen drive my current car, 04 blown mach 1. Sometimes it's even too much for me

Sounds like a fun car, almost sloppy fun. I would have to have another car that was a bit more balanced.

 

[BUTCH1]

Dollars for donuts first time he does a burnout to impress his friends he gets it sideways and in a ditch or a power pole..

 

[Imported]

Give it a few months.. girl (17 or 18) who bought my G35 Coupe totaled it within 4 months.