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You're comparing a brand new driver to people who have at least been driving for a decent amount of years. Also apparently the accident rates for young drivers are equally as meaningless to you. Apart from that, no one is saying that "trophy wives and soccer moms" could handle the car. In my opinion, if you have any plans on pushing the limits of this car a performance driving school is a must. Certainly not something to be put off for later. There is no measure to how much a driving school can increase your driving ability. That means safer driving and makes driving more fun as well. I grew up around driving schools (my dad was a frequent participant/instructor at the schools) and started going to them myself when I was old enough. Also, saying that simply because he is younger the car is dangerous for him may not be true. While I agree that for the vast majority of teenagers it is true, not all teenagers are bad drivers. When I was 16, our E36 M3 was a safer car for me (my dad is the one who made that point, not me) than most other cars BECAUSE it had that acceleration and speed. I knew how to handle the car and could get where I wanted on the road when I wanted, to avoid an accident for example. |
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08-25-2007, 11:20 AM | #71 |
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Quote me on this one. A parent would have to be stupid to hand a 16year old the keys to an underrated 300hp BMW 135i. Dont even bother asking kid. Tack some years under your belt first. Honestly. I've seen so many sad stories and you dont want to be one of them. Its not really the price that worries me but the speed. I mean my little brother got a brand new 34k truck as a first car. A truck I hate parking to this day. He's now 18 and can drive that thing better than any of us. I would trust him more with a 135i than a 16year old.
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This still rings true. Probably better off just letting this thread die the horrible death that it deserves.
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I firmly believe that a 16 year old has no business in any car and that the driving age should be raised to 18 for all. As far as asking for a new car for your 16th birthday being too much....I guess you come from some really rich blood...lucky you. Go be a kid while you still have the chance.
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08-30-2007, 06:27 PM | #75 |
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A 16 year old kid can drive whatever he/she wants... if he pays for it. Having now bought my own car, I can say that you will never appreciate or respect your car until you pay for it yourself.
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Mr. T here will translate for you: Translated means: "Because of school, I will not be able to work as much as I would like to. Therefore I will not be able to afford a 1 series right off the bat and will be resorting to purchasing a Civic Si or the Altima coupe.
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11-03-2007, 03:25 PM | #77 | |
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some of you guys are real dicks to me, like seriously, when you were 16, didn't you really want a kick ass car? all my neighbors are getting nice cars, why not me? i am currently working for a company, i got a job, thnx to all the idiots who posted on this post, i seriusly you shuld think back when u were 16. and im forealz abotu the 135 for my 16th b-day k thnx :respekt:
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Dont listen to the jealous shits on this board who think youre going to wrap it around a tree---- you could do that with a Civic or Scion Tc as well....
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11-03-2007, 06:57 PM | #81 |
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that's for real estate investing....cars are for dad's to buy
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11-03-2007, 07:32 PM | #83 |
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you should ask your dad.....but first, remember the 3 commandments, and maybe your wish will be granted: A) you have to be a good kid B) You must like The White Stripes and C) Be an "A" student.....if you fall short on any one of these, you don't deserve your 135......
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11-03-2007, 07:43 PM | #85 |
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it doesnt matter.....call your dad and ask.....you've made your bones.....
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Will you adopt me Tesla? Just kidding, love my Dad but this would be beyond his means even though his hobby vehicle costs 250k and he really only drives it a month a year.
I doubt this thread is for real, but damn it parenting is hard. I wouldn't know personally, but its hard enough that I don't even wish to apply for that job. My point is this, I bet everyone giving advice to a kid who has no choice in how his parents raise him could really focus their judging inward and work to improve their own parenting abilities. Not calling anyone poor parents but there is alway room to improve if your paying attention. I said it before on another thread, a fast bmw is safer than the not fast car I bought on my own when I was 16 because it was what I could afford and my brother made me a good deal on it. Young drivers will make mistakes, let them do it in a safe vehicle.
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[quote=ARES45;33180] My point is this, I bet everyone giving advice to a kid who has no choice in how his parents raise him could really focus their judging inward and work to improve their own parenting abilities.quote]
A parent often raises their children based on the experiences they encountered growing up...this is why so many abused become abusers...My parents sucked, yet they thankfully didnt physically abuse me, only mentally and verbally.....Thus,in my case,I found the will to do the direct opposite as my parents when it comes to raising my kids, and things have worked out fine.....I disagree with you though about kids having no choice on how their parents raise them.....I cant speak for other parents, but raising my kids, "you get what you give"......I can be their best friend or worst enemy, their choice.....good kids, good grades, they get the world....the opposite, God help them......actually, I cant think of any better way to parent my kids.....
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teslaastro, I hope your kid doesnt kill himself or one of his friends. I know the statistics, and regardless of whether or not the kid is an "A" student, I've seen firsthand multiple times what happens when an inexperienced driver is placed in a very powerful car that they haven't learned to control, no matter how "safe" it is perceived to be. I wish you and your kid the best, but I wouldn't be rolling the dice with my child's life on the line. I also feel a lot of kids these days are never forced to earn things for themselves. I feel certain things should be earned. I'll probably buy my kid a car at the appropriate age, but it won't be a performance luxury sports sedan. It'll be practical, safe, and reliable. If he/she wants a nicer car, they will have the opportunity to go to college, get a job, and buy one for themselves. I find people appreciate their posessions more when they are earned, not handed to them. Lastly, don't take this as me critiquing your parenting decisions. I'm simply stating how my opinions differ, for discussions sake. Everyone should have the right to make their own choices, and you should do whatever you think is right. I just hope you never have to regret those decisions, so I wish you and your kid the best of luck and that you have many trouble-free biturbo-powered miles ahead of you. |
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