My 17 year old son just asked to take my car to prom

Chuck33079 · 04-15-2014, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by happydog

i didn't know you're supposed to have a date to prom

i googled what a prom was and this was the definition

1. a formal dance, esp. one held by a class in high school or college at the end of a year.

so i figured you show up and dance and leave

Were you homeschooled by any chance?

shadoquad · 04-15-2014, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Were you homeschooled by any chance?

What date do you take to prom if you're homeschooled?

"Mom, if you're not terribly busy this weekend"

ElVee · 04-16-2014, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by happydog

you should drive him there and be the designated driver just in case he drinks
that way there's no way he can get your car messed up

and you can watch the car to make sure it doesn't get dinged or keyed

win/win scenario. he gets a cool car to prom and you don't have to worry

Nothing says cool like being driven by your parents on a date!

TonyZ34 · 04-16-2014, 08:42 AM

Don't know how you're kids are but I've been an owner of my Z for over a year now with no accidents or tickets and I just turned 17. So if your kid is careful, go for it!

MadMan · 04-16-2014, 08:43 AM

+1 Vote for Cool Dad who has a kid he trusts.
I'm also the Owner of a 17yr. old & a Z

kittens · 04-15-2014, 10:37 PM

^ put his date in the trunk?

ninja'd lol

madwi · 04-15-2014, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kittens

^ put his date in the trunk?

ninja'd lol

Im sure his son wont mind his date sitting on his lap for the ride over

Chuck33079 · 04-15-2014, 10:59 PM

I figured anyone who had to Google what prom was homeschooled.

axmea? · 04-15-2014, 11:33 PM

Heheheh. I know what I would do and get in a Z at 17 on prom night. Trust me dad. Lots of high fives and that's it. Really dad.

White07z · 04-16-2014, 12:08 AM

Yeah your a great dad! I remember when I went to prom, my father let me take his car, as mine was a piece of junk! Ill never forget it, my date was impressed and I had a lot of fun that night. I didn't speed or anything cuz I wanted to bring the car home safe and sound. I even washed and cleaned it the day before so the car was shining. I felt good to know my dad trusted me, and didn't do anything stupid to break that trust. Either way a car can be replaced, but family and trust is more important than material stuff.

White07z · 04-16-2014, 12:09 AM

If it's tuned and he's a good kid then let him enjoy his prom. Besides if he makes a mistake or the car arrives wrecked just remember all the times you messed up.

MadChemist · 04-16-2014, 01:28 AM

You are a good dad and you know your child. It seems like you have all of the safeties implemented. The only thing I would suggest is to take him for several drives before hand. Let him drive, that way you will get a since of how he will treat the car and he will be somewhat "trained" on how to handle the car.

Scotch and prayers that night will also help.

DavidZ370 · 04-16-2014, 01:58 AM

BOY will get some for sure.

marty31 · 04-16-2014, 03:05 AM

I'm surprised at how many guys wouldn't do it. It's a 40K car.....not a Bentley. If the dude trusts his kid, where's the issue?

White07z · 04-16-2014, 03:15 AM

I completely agree

04-16-2014, 08:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
TonyZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Dallas TX Age: 28 Posts: 283 Drives: 09 370Z S/T AT Rep Power: 13	Don't know how you're kids are but I've been an owner of my Z for over a year now with no accidents or tickets and I just turned 17. So if your kid is careful, go for it! __________________ Too much too list

04-16-2014, 08:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
MadMan Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Madison, Ala. Posts: 91 Drives: 2013 370Z GM AT7 Rep Power: 13	+1 Vote for Cool Dad who has a kid he trusts. I'm also the Owner of a 17yr. old & a Z jdsto likes this. __________________ Bone Stock

04-15-2014, 10:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I figured anyone who had to Google what prom was homeschooled. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

04-15-2014, 11:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,243 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53242	Heheheh. I know what I would do and get in a Z at 17 on prom night. Trust me dad. Lots of high fives and that's it. Really dad. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

04-16-2014, 12:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
White07z Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: USA Posts: 42 Drives: White Nissan 370z Rep Power: 12	Yeah your a great dad! I remember when I went to prom, my father let me take his car, as mine was a piece of junk! Ill never forget it, my date was impressed and I had a lot of fun that night. I didn't speed or anything cuz I wanted to bring the car home safe and sound. I even washed and cleaned it the day before so the car was shining. I felt good to know my dad trusted me, and didn't do anything stupid to break that trust. Either way a car can be replaced, but family and trust is more important than material stuff. BeemaaZ, ElVee and Ghostvette like this.

04-15-2014, 10:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
kittens Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NJ Posts: 412 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 13	^ put his date in the trunk? ninja'd lol

04-16-2014, 12:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
White07z Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: USA Posts: 42 Drives: White Nissan 370z Rep Power: 12	If it's tuned and he's a good kid then let him enjoy his prom. Besides if he makes a mistake or the car arrives wrecked just remember all the times you messed up.

04-16-2014, 01:28 AM	#12 (permalink)
MadChemist Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 412 Drives: 2010 370ZR Rep Power: 13	You are a good dad and you know your child. It seems like you have all of the safeties implemented. The only thing I would suggest is to take him for several drives before hand. Let him drive, that way you will get a since of how he will treat the car and he will be somewhat "trained" on how to handle the car. Scotch and prayers that night will also help.

04-16-2014, 01:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
DavidZ370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: [= Posts: 1,065 Drives: 17' CWP STI Rep Power: 23	BOY will get some for sure.

04-16-2014, 03:05 AM	#14 (permalink)
marty31 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 75 Drives: 19 Camaro ZL1 A10 Rep Power: 24	I'm surprised at how many guys wouldn't do it. It's a 40K car.....not a Bentley. If the dude trusts his kid, where's the issue? jdsto likes this. __________________ 2013 370Z Touring Sport M6

04-16-2014, 03:15 AM	#15 (permalink)
White07z Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: USA Posts: 42 Drives: White Nissan 370z Rep Power: 12	I completely agree

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