Graduation Z

Shadowx2x · 07-09-2010, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

is it a purchase or a lease?

Its purchase

Jesse_Hunter · 07-09-2010, 07:51 AM

I had a '93 nissan pick-up when I was 17. I remember burning off at ex girlfriend's houses in ultimate furry ALOT when I was 17-19. Mainly because they were a bitch, or cheated, or just pissed me off in general. The fact that I didn't have 332 HP to use in my anger, probably saved my life.

At 23 with a clean driving record, a Class A CDL, and weeks worth of driver training, tests etc, I have STILL almost wreck the Z.

This thing is powerful and it has to be respected.

TongMan · 07-09-2010, 08:10 AM

I don't know if its envy or jealousy or the safety of others whenever I hear that a teen had just received a brand new sports car...it scares me!!

parents these days...i can't explain it...is it love?

MightyBobo · 07-09-2010, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TongMan

parents these days...i can't explain it...is it love?

Naivety IMHO. I would find the best car for $1000 to give my kid. Once they proved they could go without a ticket/accident for a couple years, THEN I'd help them out.

m4a1mustang · 07-09-2010, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Naivety IMHO. I would find the best car for $1000 to give my kid. Once they proved they could go without a ticket/accident for a couple years, THEN I'd help them out.

Naivety, nah. Parents that do this think their kids are deserving and/or trustworthy.

Anyways, OP, I was in your shoes at your age. A word of advice: the next year is about SURVIVAL. You are going to be tempted to do a lot of things you shouldn't do with this car. Whether or not you live to see adulthood depends on the decisions you will have to make. Good luck

Nitex · 07-09-2010, 09:13 AM

Congratz! welcome to the forum and an amazing car.

I was 19 when i bought my mustang GT.. and i crashed it quite a few times. Now 30 and in my 370z with 15years drive time and 11 years behind the wheel of a manual sports car, i still had a very close call in the Z.

I was being dumb and racing some kids in their dealer plate 350z. The kid must have recently bought it. I Lost control passing him around a corner and almost put my tail in his window, but regained control of the slide at the last moment. It was a reality check for sure.

However, don't let to many of us scare you away from enjoying yourself, but do try to practice some restraint. With great power comes even greater responsibility!

Or to hell with it, live life on the edge and risk trashing your dream car!

Mr. Mcoupe · 07-09-2010, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TongMan

I don't know if its envy or jealousy or the safety of others whenever I hear that a teen had just received a brand new sports car...it scares me!!

parents these days...i can't explain it...is it love?

Jealousy is usually the answer.
Parents are as messed up as kids these days.

nogoodname · 07-09-2010, 09:16 AM

Congrats on the car and graduating. Must be a big time to graduate from high school down there?? I got nothing when i graduated from high school...lol

zZSoCalZz · 07-09-2010, 12:36 PM

What a banging first car... What not to do: Drive like a 17 year old lol. What to do: thank you parents! My first car was hand me down 95 Camry.

Jordo! · 07-09-2010, 03:03 PM

Even if you come from money (and especially if you don't) someone's first car should probably be an expendable beater... then again, I would have been happy to turn in my bus pass at 17 for a new sports car

Good luck, OP -- go help your mom and dad with the chores -- even if they beat and starve you, this graduation present more than makes up for it

CrownR426 · 07-09-2010, 04:38 PM

Congrats, enjoy the girls and in before lock!

fullmonty · 07-09-2010, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CrownR426

Congrats, enjoy the girls

On that note: No road head until you get used to driving the car.

Nitex · 07-09-2010, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullmonty

On that note: No road head until you get used to driving the car.

Please disregard the last post as there is never a wrong time for road head

fullmonty · 07-09-2010, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nitex

Please disregard the last post as there is never a wrong time for road head

Oh but sir, if hes not used to driving the car and hits a big bump, he my find himself in a very painful situtation.

Waiz · 07-09-2010, 06:52 PM

My first car was a 1990 Ford Escort that looked like this:

So yes I am a tad jealous.

LOL

07-09-2010, 07:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jesse_Hunter Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Denton,TX Age: 39 Posts: 738 Drives: 07' Sky Redline Rep Power: 367	I had a '93 nissan pick-up when I was 17. I remember burning off at ex girlfriend's houses in ultimate furry ALOT when I was 17-19. Mainly because they were a bitch, or cheated, or just pissed me off in general. The fact that I didn't have 332 HP to use in my anger, probably saved my life. At 23 with a clean driving record, a Class A CDL, and weeks worth of driver training, tests etc, I have STILL almost wreck the Z. This thing is powerful and it has to be respected. __________________ Check out my digital art/photo art!

07-09-2010, 09:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
Nitex Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 848 Drives: '13 GTI Stage 2 UNI Rep Power: 18	Congratz! welcome to the forum and an amazing car. I was 19 when i bought my mustang GT.. and i crashed it quite a few times. Now 30 and in my 370z with 15years drive time and 11 years behind the wheel of a manual sports car, i still had a very close call in the Z. I was being dumb and racing some kids in their dealer plate 350z. The kid must have recently bought it. I Lost control passing him around a corner and almost put my tail in his window, but regained control of the slide at the last moment. It was a reality check for sure. However, don't let to many of us scare you away from enjoying yourself, but do try to practice some restraint. With great power comes even greater responsibility! Or to hell with it, live life on the edge and risk trashing your dream car! __________________ 2013 Drivers ED GTI \| Stage 2 Unitronic

07-09-2010, 12:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
zZSoCalZz Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 176 Drives: in traffic! Rep Power: 17	What a banging first car... What not to do: Drive like a 17 year old lol. What to do: thank you parents! My first car was hand me down 95 Camry. __________________ 2009 MB: Stillen G3 Intake // Customized illuminated kickplates frost blue Z //

07-09-2010, 03:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 420	Even if you come from money (and especially if you don't) someone's first car should probably be an expendable beater... then again, I would have been happy to turn in my bus pass at 17 for a new sports car Good luck, OP -- go help your mom and dad with the chores -- even if they beat and starve you, this graduation present more than makes up for it __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

07-09-2010, 04:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 849	Congrats, enjoy the girls and in before lock! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

07-09-2010, 08:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 717	I don't know if its envy or jealousy or the safety of others whenever I hear that a teen had just received a brand new sports car...it scares me!! parents these days...i can't explain it...is it love?

07-09-2010, 09:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1766	Congrats on the car and graduating. Must be a big time to graduate from high school down there?? I got nothing when i graduated from high school...lol

07-09-2010, 06:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 461	My first car was a 1990 Ford Escort that looked like this: So yes I am a tad jealous. LOL

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