As a Parent, would you? *Hands FD key to 16 year old*
12-21-03 | 02:42 PM
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It's never fast enough...
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From: Miami - Given 1st place as the POOREST city in the US as per the federal government
Originally posted by adam c
I don't like some of the things being said either. But, I thought this was supposed to be an open forum.
I don't like some of the things being said either. But, I thought this was supposed to be an open forum.
12-21-03 | 02:59 PM
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Originally posted by Flybye
Ok, this thread was intended for the adults and I was asking them if they would actually give their 16 year old an FD.
Ok, this thread was intended for the adults and I was asking them if they would actually give their 16 year old an FD.
No. Hell no. Not only would I not put my own child behind the wheel of one of the smallest and faster cars on the road, but I wouldn't even put them in a Civic. I haven't forgotten what I was like in high school or how I drove, and even if they don't drive that way, there are others who do.
I plan to wrap my daughter in as much steel as possible, something with an actual frame. Something relatively slow, something dependable. The most valuable lesson you can teach someone is that vehicles are transportation first and foremost, and styling for the fashion show comes second... on their own dime.
You can't childproof the driving experience, but you can reduce the odds that someone won't end up cutting them out of a little 2,800 lb. sports car because they decided to impress their friends, or worse, let someone else drive...
12-21-03 | 03:41 PM
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Originally posted by jimlab
I plan to wrap my daughter in as much steel as possible, something with an actual frame. Something relatively slow, something dependable. The most valuable lesson you can teach someone is that vehicles are transportation first and foremost, and styling for the fashion show comes second... on their own dime.
You can't childproof the driving experience, but you can reduce the odds that someone won't end up cutting them out of a little 2,800 lb. sports car because they decided to impress their friends, or worse, let someone else drive...
I plan to wrap my daughter in as much steel as possible, something with an actual frame. Something relatively slow, something dependable. The most valuable lesson you can teach someone is that vehicles are transportation first and foremost, and styling for the fashion show comes second... on their own dime.
You can't childproof the driving experience, but you can reduce the odds that someone won't end up cutting them out of a little 2,800 lb. sports car because they decided to impress their friends, or worse, let someone else drive...
12-21-03 | 04:09 PM
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Potato Love
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From: Normal, Illinois
I just noticed ghostrider7 has posted some smart *** comments on all my recent posts in this section. Real mature, momma's boy. I hope for your sake the bloomington you are in is not the one in Illinois. If so, plan on meeting me when you're all alone and nobody is there to help you.
12-21-03 | 05:06 PM
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From: california rancho cucamonga
im just turned 19 in october and my dad dropped a fd in my lap ..an upgrade from a 89 or something maxima..hand me down #2 from my sister..lol i guess i can say that i was a little heavy foot but once i started understanding the car and going to this website..i learned very quickly..you have to know you son very well..but i wouldnt buy my son a peice of **** car when he can have a better one....
12-21-03 | 05:24 PM
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It's never fast enough...
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From: Miami - Given 1st place as the POOREST city in the US as per the federal government
Originally posted by mazda v
.......but i wouldnt buy my son a peice of **** car when he can have a better one....
.......but i wouldnt buy my son a peice of **** car when he can have a better one....
I guess I have to close the thread.
If this thread has proven anything, it's that you have a 50/50 chance of comming up against a young guy with commonsense
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