Soon to be car owner question..?

KingRon · 07-25-2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sboden

I taught her to drive a manual. She hated me for it but now wants a manual car. She has to pull the manual car she drives out of the car wash because, generally, none of the employees know how to drive a manual. It is funny watching them come into the waiting area and asking her to pull the car out, so they can dry it.

Wow..That would be greatly embarrassing for those workers lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

ive had a mazda dealer ask me to pull another customer's MT car out of the parking spot to get to another car they wanted to show another customer.

This really makes me want to get a MT

kenchan · 07-25-2012, 10:45 AM

ive had a mazda dealer ask me to pull another customer's MT car out of the parking spot to get to another car they wanted to show another customer.

whoady4shoady · 07-25-2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

ive had a mazda dealer ask me to pull another customer's MT car out of the parking spot to get to another car they wanted to show another customer.

|samu · 07-26-2012, 08:31 AM

Get it and boost it right away

10splaya22 · 07-22-2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bdavis89

IBTL

Seriously sick of the kids getting the car from mommy and daddy, then post on here saying they're super responsible. Just stop. You're a 17, going on 18 male wanting to get a $30k+ performance car. The testosterone flows, we all get it, so stop trying to convince yourself you're going to drive slow. If you wanted a nice car with status, etc. and didn't care about the speed element, you'd be getting a Lexus or BMW from your parents, who can obviously afford it.

That being said, don't take a $30k+ sports car and destroy the transmission trying to learn stick. Learn stick before you buy get it.

Sorry man but just because they are 18 doesn't mean they are irresponsible. Just because you may have been doesn't mean all male teenagers are. Yes the vast majority couldn't handle a car like the Z at that age but that doesn't mean all of them. Driving a manual transmission isn't difficult and learning on it won't destroy it. Bad habits like riding the clutch are what can wear out clutches and throwout bearings.

OP, just make sure you take care of the car, respect it, and treat it right. The good thing about a 2 seater when you are young is you can't take many people with you to be a distraction. I would strongly recommend taking some driving classes on a track and/or possibly doing auto-x to get a feel for the limits of the car and in a safe environment (its also a lot of fun!).

KingRon · 07-22-2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bdavis89

IBTL

Seriously sick of the kids getting the car from mommy and daddy, then post on here saying they're super responsible. Just stop. You're a 17, going on 18 male wanting to get a $30k+ performance car. The testosterone flows, we all get it, so stop trying to convince yourself you're going to drive slow. If you wanted a nice car with status, etc. and didn't care about the speed element, you'd be getting a Lexus or BMW from your parents, who can obviously afford it.

That being said, don't take a $30k+ sports car and destroy the transmission trying to learn stick. Learn stick before you buy get it.

Why do I feel like you are jealous when you said whats in the bold.
My mom is paying the first 3 payments then I'm taking over.
And of course im going to drive fast, but unlike other guys my age, i know when to do it and when not to....You make it seem like I am going to go 120 on Example Ave.

Vbp6US · 07-24-2012, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by KingRon

Why do I feel like you are jealous when you said whats in the bold.
My mom is paying the first 3 payments then I'm taking over.
And of course im going to drive fast, but unlike other guys my age, i know when to do it and when not to....You make it seem like I am going to go 120 on Example Ave.

I seriously doubt he's "jealous" that you're getting a Z. He has one.

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07-25-2012, 10:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	ive had a mazda dealer ask me to pull another customer's MT car out of the parking spot to get to another car they wanted to show another customer.

07-26-2012, 08:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
\|samu Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Minot Posts: 69 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 0	Get it and boost it right away