New Car for kid

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by Krazyt2528

And just because you guys may of got a junk car for your first to learn the value dosnt mean getting a new car the first time won't teach someone to appreciate what they have..

To be fair, getting ANY car at 16 should teach someone to appreciate what they have.

[Krazyt2528]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

To be fair, getting ANY car at 16 should teach someone to appreciate what they have.

Very true.

[SeriouslySinning]

Originally Posted by Krazyt2528

Saying it like this is fine. It is not saying anything dumb about wrapping your car around a tree if someone dosnt get it like you others have previously said...

Yeah there is no room for judging those you dont know. Im just saying the Geo got like 60 MPG ha ha

[PalmerGA]

Originally Posted by mlee

Yup and not the 1st time for here... as long as it doesn't get into the normal bash fest it can still be fun.

I just find it interesting (and sometimes disturbing) how folks feel about this issue. Good stuff!

[smarbrit]

This thread has been bugging me....Op, do you own a Camaro or just looking at one for your son? If you don't own one then go drive one, let your son drive one, rent one for a weekend and see if its even a good fit. See how your son handles it. People have voiced pros and cons, you need to figure it out now instead of debating with a bunch of strangers.

Whatever you decide, best of luck to you both.

[PalmerGA]

Originally Posted by SNK

haha^^^ I got my 2LT at 16 in my junior year of high school. I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that he will be egged on to show off. I have never gotten a ticket or been pulled over or anything. I am very fortunate to have this car and have WAYYY too much respect for my parents, myself, and the car to abuse what I have been blessed with. Could I have gotten a 2SS when we were buying it, possibly, but it wasnt realistic as I drive it every day. The V6 is plenty of power and no less of a responsibility to keep control of. Coming from someone who was, and still is as im only 18 now, in the same position as this kid I can say that no matter how responsible he may be, he WILL be tested constantly by his peers and other drivers.

Bravo! Well said.

[PalmerGA]

Originally Posted by alanhurst

He asked for opinions I get that but why all the hostility?

It's not like him buying a car for his son is gonna hurt any of us, heck odds are none of us will ever even meet him or his son.

We all have Camaros so it's not like he is gonna 1up anyone here, so whats the big deal?

Those of us who think OP has a bad idea are not concerned with one-upmanship. We're concerned with reality and common sense and, in rather point-blank ways, displaying sincere concern for his young son's safety.

[PalmerGA]

Originally Posted by Krazyt2528

Another person that realizes too many people are going way to serious about a simple question I asked. Makes me wonder why I even served for this country if people are just going to blow there life away at being ignorant on a forum. Thankyou alanhurst

Not a necessary dig. You asked. We responded. If you are doubting the worth of your service based on what you read here... YOU, sir, have the problem with ignorance.

Sorry you're not getting everyone to give you the response you wanted.

[mlee]

Originally Posted by Krazyt2528

Another person that realizes too many people are going way to serious about a simple question I asked. Makes me wonder why I even served for this country if people are just going to blow there life away at being ignorant on a forum. Thankyou alanhurst

Well that pretty much sums it up for me.

Tell your dad thanks for his service as you obviously have not served. Hopefully you will someday.

[duffman]

Sweet guess the kid should be happy for having such awesome parents. when I was 16 I started saving every dime hoping to get a new Camaro since I wanted something different since some kids at my school got BMW,Mercedes and 350z and other fun cars as well as driving my mother's old ford taurus wasn't really the coolest car in school. After finishing high school and still working and saving every penny hoping to get a new Camaro my dad eventually found this old 67 Pontiac firebird project that's been sitting in this guys shed for 15 years and since my dad only believes the only real muscle cars are the old 60s/70s era ones he bought it(well technically he bought and I payed him half the money back as a half and half deal) brought it home and said fix it and its yours. Hope your kid doesn't get nag by idiot friends to street race.

[SNK]

Originally Posted by NYJets77

got any good stories regarding sexual shenanigans and your Camaro?

No comment.....

(Maybe start another thread)

[batman53201]

Originally Posted by dkp2LT

So my granddaughter is turning three and I'm going to buy her a new car. Did I say buy her a new car, I mean she's going to pay for part of it. Maybe all of it. It just depends on how I want to look to you all when I'm posting. She does really good in school. She can count to 25 easily & knows her ABC's. She's mature for her age since she can poop by herself now.

Should I go 6 volt or 12 volt? Just wondering because I figure a bunch of people I don't know would know her better than I do. She has grown up around AC and DC voltage so I'm comfortable with her being able to go up to 5mph, but I just figured I need some reinforcement from strangers. Plus I need to point out that I have the ability to pay cash for this car. Please don't flame me else I'll just have to point out how jealous you must be.

I'm looking for all opinions but really only for those that reinforce what I'd like to hear. Else your opinion is just stupid and full of petty jealousy.

12 volt, with a supercharger

[batman53201]

Originally Posted by Krazyt2528

And just because you guys may of got a junk car for your first to learn the value dosnt mean getting a new car the first time won't teach someone to appreciate what they have..

if you didnt want peoples opinions, you shouldnt of asked