chicosy

I'm 22. I think I can still relate to my age 5 years ago. Look, initially, I'd say no. Why? Because this car is my my baby!!! If you can understand that and take care of it the way you would take care of your own then maybe...

Seriously, if you're going to bring it to school and the kids around are the type to key your car, then why bother bringing it and raising hell from your dad when you return with a damaged car? If you're just going to bring it to the mall and stuff, then it should be ok.

Just always keep in your mind that you're driving an expensive car that would seriously affect your chances of reaching 20 if you do anything bad to it.

Viper786

After a year of driving, unlike many of my friends, i haven't gotten a ticket or gotten into an accident. On Tuesday, my dad bought me a new car (2004 Mitsubishi Galant) with an Pioner AVIC-N1 (Link here.) You are correct, he trusts me a lot. Before he bought me this car, i used to drive my mom's minivan lol.

Unlike many other teens, i do NOT speed. I may go 5 over, but cops don't care.



chicosy

I entirely agree with my dad when he said i can't take it to school because one of my good friends took his dad's car (not the best, but pretty good..Toyota Avalon) and it was keyed all the way from the left fender all the way to the back. This teacher brought a corvette and it got keyed REALLY REALLY badly.

I guess its just how much your dad trusts you. He does NOT under any circumstances let my little sister drive it (she just got her permit)

545mcz

My son is 21 now, and I have let him drive all my cars since he was of driving age. When he was 16-17 he drove my Volvo C70, 18-21 he drove my 540i 6speed, and now I let him drive my 545i SMG. He's never been in an accident, nor does he have any tickets. However, I know he drives hard and fast, but I really don't mind. When I am with him and he's driving I constantly have to tell him to slow down =), but hey I have to tell myself the same thing. He knows if he gets in an accident or gets a ticket he will lose the right to ride. The reason for this is when I was his age my parents were extremely poor, and now I am quite successful (I don't pay a cent for my 545i SMG, my company pays for the car, gas, repairs, service, etc ) And I know when I was young like him, if my dad had a great car I would have loved to drive it.

chicosy

I totally agree with dads like yourself! It took me 4 years before I could convince my dad to get me a nice BMW. I had a nice Mitsubishi Magna VR-X (Diamante to all you Americans) before my current ride. Power to the youth!!! At least to those who can drive properly.

And speaking of cars getting keyed, is it really that bad over there in the states? A teacher's corvette? Ouch ouch ouch I'm driven my car everywhere here in Melbourne and not a scratch. Even in University. Nice to know my little corner of the world ain't so savage yet.

Well hope you get to use the BMW more often! I have a hunch your Galant ain't going to get much use in the future. Probably let your sister use it.

tab545

My dad let me drive some cool cars when I was a teenager, and I never hurt any of them. (Of course, my other brothers totaled an Electra, a Riviera, a Sunbird ....)

I would let my kid. In fact, I'll let my nephew drive my 545 next year when he hits 16 -- with me in the car. But my own son, if I have one, will get to drive my 545.

Viper786

No no...only in high schools....... colleges/universities are fine.

jtxc

Drive it like you stole it kiddo..........you only live once.

Just kidding, drive it like it's your dads car and he'll kick your arse if you beat on it

P.S. How's the back seat

Viper786

hahahaha....

nah man... im not like that.

Iceman

hahahaha....

nah man... im not like that. [/quote]
You don't know what you're missing...

Viper786

hahahaha....

nah man... im not like that. [/quote]
You don't know what you're missing... [/quote]
Acutally i know just what he is talking about

i said i am not like that.