Hi. I apologize in advance, I am probably a "1 post wonder". I love Camaro's to death, but I've always wanted a mustang (flame on). I was turned on to this thread from my Toyota forum. I just couldn't resist posting my opinions though. Maybe I'm bored, or maybe I really feel kinda strongly about this.
1. To the OP, nothing you say is consistent. And even supposed photos of the "pick up" of your car are not proof that it is you; refer to the fact that you can take any photo and claim it as yours. But from reading all 14 pages, and seeing how often you change what you say, and your grammar, and the lack of details, I find it extremely hard to believe that this really is your car and your story. I also find it extremely hard to believe that you are 32 (look at your grammar man!). Short of meeting you in person, I don't believe you at all.
2. To people claiming experience is the key to a good driver: while everyone has made a good point in saying that "experience" is what makes a good driver, I don't believe this is true. No one has pointed out anything about being aware of your surroundings and the happenings of other drivers. You could be fresh behind the wheel, but if your careful and aware of whats going on you shouldn't have any problem. SO many accidents happen because someone is talking on their cell, texting, picking up a dropped pack of cigarettes, etc. They take their eyes off the road for that one second, and for that one second they aren't aware of whats going on around them. Sure experience is a big part of driving, but awareness is just as important. If your aware of whats going on around you, and something does happen, experience has the ability to save you from a possible accident. It all starts from being aware of whats going on around you though, checking your mirrors, looking around, using your eyes, etc. Don't think experience is the only key roll in driving.
3. To the people hating on police: I completely agree that the number of people who hate cops are the ones who get in trouble the most; or who atleast break the law the most. When I get pulled over for speeding or whatever, yeah I'm pissed and wish he hadn't been there and caught me, but when you think about it, there are LAWS out there saying your not supposed to be doing that. If you are breaking those laws, you have every right to get caught. I WISH I had gotten caught doing all the stupid things I did when I was younger, I deserve it for doing them. You can't rant about kids not obeying their parents rules, then complain about cops because you don't follow the rules yourselves. You are a hypocrit. The government is your "parent" persay, when you speed you are just like the 16 year old kid who disobeys his/her parents. There is no difference between you two except for physical age. In my eyes, your both speeding, your both breaking the law, your both the same MENTAL age. This goes for any law or rule. They are created for a reason, whether you agree with them or not, they are there and should be followed. If you think they should be changed, then you get your ass into a position where you can actually do something about it. But I'm sure once your there, you will have seen enough examples and tests done to sway your opinion and you will agree with them rather than disagree.
4. I'm only 21 so I don't claim to have years of wisdom. But I do feel that I have matured more than most people my age. I grew up only playing racing video games. Speed is my love. I love the rush, I love the feeling, I love everything about it. When I was 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, and even now, I did/do insanely stupid things!!! When I look back on what I did a couple years ago, I can't believe it was me actually doing them. I did stuff when I was 16 that I wouldn't even do on a closed track now. Most of the stuff was just plain stupid, no matter where I was or how careful I was. I'm sure I still do tons of stupid things to this day, and that in a few years I will again look back at myself and wonder why I did them, but right now I think I'm fine. Life is all about learning, you never stop. Even if your 150 years old, when your 160 years old, you'll think some of the things you did 10 years prior were stupid. Our minds constantly change and grow, every day you learn things that change your opinions, beliefs, morals, standards, whatever. There is no perfect stage where your completely even minded. Just sit and think about things, other than what car you want or what you want to do in it, but think about how you've grown. Think about the stuff you did when you were younger and how, now, when you see kids doing the exact same thing at the same age you were, you now think they are stupid and immature. If people would just realize some of these things we would be so much better off and teenage drivers would be more mature and responsible. You CAN be mature, and follow rules, and still have a flippin blast with life!!! Just challenge your brain a bit for once and learn of legal and safe ways to enjoy your life. Think about stuff, think about how you'll think about it in the future, and if you think you'll regret it, don't do it! Its simple if you just try.
Sorry for such a long posting but you guys hit one of my nerves where I just go off
. Moderators feel free to delete my account if you wish. I will check in to see where this thread goes, I'm eager to see what else this guy changes in his story
