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Iroczlover · 03-09-2010, 06:06 PM

as a parent with a soon to be 16 that hasnt earned the right to drive, let a lone a car. when we were looking for something for him our insurance agent turned us on to classic cars/trucks.

if it was built pre 1976 the insurance would be cheaper & wouldnt be a rough on us, & our toys (corvettes & Camaros)

I would ask your son if he is willing to hold off, until he is a SR in high school (for a graudation present they will still be around) then go get him a nice used pick up something older than he is. or a older mucsle cars.

& ALSO TAKE HIM TO THE LOCAL TRACK TO allow him to see what happens when the power can do. over the last 10yrs I have learn that when you start to slide you learn how to get out of it. lol

DarthNacho08 · 03-09-2010, 06:07 PM

I would say get him a 4th gen, still a camaro, and still has plenty of power

concerned mama16 · 03-09-2010, 06:08 PM

I guess it really does come down to trusting my son to be a safe, responsible driver imposing quick and severe consequences if he acts untrustworthy.
It's so hard to know, though, how he is going to act when such a powerful machine is put into his hands. Even knowing him the way I do, and he's a good kid, boys like to push limits. It's quite a dilemma since I said he could get one, and after that test drive (driven by the chevy salesman), my stomach is still on the road behind us. I want to be a parent of my word, ya know? I should've done my homework well in advance.

camarowa · 03-09-2010, 06:09 PM

The average 16 yr old does not know how to handle a car with that kind of power. It is irresponsibile towards him and the others on the road. Mulehead7 hit the nail on the head.

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Originally Posted by mulehead7

I would suggest a cheap used car to hold him over for two years. If the good grades and attitude hold up a new or slightly used Camaro would be a nice graduation present. Resist the urge to give in. He needs to develop driving skills and driving sense. You don't have to get him a Prius but the new V6 Camaro is a powerful machine as you said.

Iroczlover · 03-09-2010, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by concerned mama16

I guess it really does come down to trusting my son to be a safe, responsible driver imposing quick and severe consequences if he acts untrustworthy.
It's so hard to know, though, how he is going to act when such a powerful machine is put into his hands. Even knowing him the way I do, and he's a good kid, boys like to push limits. It's quite a dilemma since I said he could get one, and after that test drive (driven by the chevy salesman), my stomach is still on the road behind us. I want to be a parent of my word, ya know? I should've done my homework well in advance.

dont think that, sometimes we have to set limits for our kids until we feel they are ready.

get him a starter car that he can play with with out you worrying about him.

a v6 4th gen or 3rd gen camaros come a dime a dz But if he wants later he can put more power to it.

No matter what hes going to push the limits of the car, but if he learns to respect the power it will be better all around wtih out spending 20-35k on a new car. Not only that insurance will be through the roof on a newer car.

Jeanius · 03-09-2010, 06:11 PM

My first car at 16 was a 300hp v8 Pontiac Trans Am.

I ended up totaling it when I was 19

Camarofan69 · 03-09-2010, 06:13 PM

did i mention the jetta is for sale?

xpanda305x · 03-09-2010, 06:14 PM

first car..1999 mazda protege 1.6L lmao..

second car

2010 Camaro LS 3.6L lol.

Midgey · 03-09-2010, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mulehead7

I would suggest a cheap used car to hold him over for two years. If the good grades and attitude hold up a new or slightly used Camaro would be a nice graduation present. Resist the urge to give in. He needs to develop driving skills and driving sense. You don't have to get him a Prius but the new V6 Camaro is a powerful machine as you said.

I agree. When I turned 16 I got an '04 Ford Mustang. I got used to driving, no speeding tickets, and no wrecks. Now I'm 19 and I just got a new camaro! I could imagine getting this car when I was 16, and I probably would have wrecked it right off the bat. So definetly go with a used car first!!!

ron10 · 03-09-2010, 06:18 PM

as bad as your son wants the car,i would not start him out in a camaro.his buddies will talk him into god knows what.speed kills.16 year olds don't always make the best decisions.i would rather have my son healthy,in a slow car,rather than injured in a fast car.just my opinion.

djm96z28 · 03-09-2010, 06:19 PM

Everybody's first car is supposed to be pretty crummy anyway... You never start with the real nice ones. The Camaro V6 is way too powerful for a new, young driver.

My first car was when I was 18. A 1976 Toyota Celica Liftback. 96 horsepower.

OneQuickGP · 03-09-2010, 06:20 PM

Personally I think it really comes down to you knowing your son. I have a 17 yr old daughter that I will be teaching how to drive stick shift in my SS. Although this is not going to be her car, I think that I know her well enough that I would be able to trust her to drive my car and be respectful of the power it has. I'm not in a position that I can afford to buy a new 5th gen for her 1st car so we are most likely going to get her a used 4th gen.

SSMOKN · 03-09-2010, 06:23 PM

Get him a 76 camaro and tell him it will transform after a couple years of good driving!

gold5000000 · 03-09-2010, 06:25 PM

make him understand what horsepower is before he gets a car like this. As a 17 year old myself i can say that he needs to know that there will be consequences and conditions that come along with his actions and the car. I dont think that speed is going to be the problem, i think torque will be what gets him in trouble.
If he feels he can handle it, chances are at 16...he cant, he just really wants the car and will yes you until he gets it. All i can say is make sure he knows the consequences because In the end, you are the parent, and if he cant handle it, pull the plug. you cant buy love, keeping him safe is better than making him happy.
i dont know your son, but i do think a nice compromise would be if he got the car under the condition that he had to get used to it with you in the car.
just my .02

03-09-2010, 06:06 PM	#15
Iroczlover The Krazzy bytch Drives: Which car I have 9 vehicles? Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Yelm, wa, Hell if I think about it to much Posts: 7,918	as a parent with a soon to be 16 that hasnt earned the right to drive, let a lone a car. when we were looking for something for him our insurance agent turned us on to classic cars/trucks. if it was built pre 1976 the insurance would be cheaper & wouldnt be a rough on us, & our toys (corvettes & Camaros) I would ask your son if he is willing to hold off, until he is a SR in high school (for a graudation present they will still be around) then go get him a nice used pick up something older than he is. or a older mucsle cars. & ALSO TAKE HIM TO THE LOCAL TRACK TO allow him to see what happens when the power can do. over the last 10yrs I have learn that when you start to slide you learn how to get out of it. lol __________________ Heart breaks everyday when you cant take care of your family because you are unemployed, cant give your family what you want or what they need I am not a man I have boobies. Cars are like women, If you treat her rough shes going to complain & you will hear about it. If you treat her right she will purrrrrrrrrrrrr Current cars owned , 72 Skylark vert,86 fiero GT Sold , 87 Iroc-z (sold), 90 Vette Vert SOLD , 95 Z28, 99 Silverado K1500 Totaled, 2010 CGM Camaro 2ss/rs (had to sell & I hate it ) ,2012 Cruze LT repoed. Current current list lol 2006 Silverado 2500hd.

03-09-2010, 06:11 PM	#20
Jeanius Drives: Blk/Blk 2018 Sierra SLT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Golden State Posts: 2,925	My first car at 16 was a 300hp v8 Pontiac Trans Am. I ended up totaling it when I was 19 __________________ SOLD: 2SS LS3 M6 - MGW - Dynatech LT's HF Cats - Magnaflow Street CB - ADM Race CAI - Pedders Xa Coilovers - Pfadt Sways TRADED: 2016 2SS M6

03-09-2010, 06:20 PM	#26
OneQuickGP Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo. Posts: 85	Personally I think it really comes down to you knowing your son. I have a 17 yr old daughter that I will be teaching how to drive stick shift in my SS. Although this is not going to be her car, I think that I know her well enough that I would be able to trust her to drive my car and be respectful of the power it has. I'm not in a position that I can afford to buy a new 5th gen for her 1st car so we are most likely going to get her a used 4th gen. __________________ St. Francois Co. Street Racers

03-09-2010, 06:25 PM	#28
gold5000000 Drives: n/a Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ridgefield, CT Posts: 520	make him understand what horsepower is before he gets a car like this. As a 17 year old myself i can say that he needs to know that there will be consequences and conditions that come along with his actions and the car. I dont think that speed is going to be the problem, i think torque will be what gets him in trouble. If he feels he can handle it, chances are at 16...he cant, he just really wants the car and will yes you until he gets it. All i can say is make sure he knows the consequences because In the end, you are the parent, and if he cant handle it, pull the plug. you cant buy love, keeping him safe is better than making him happy. i dont know your son, but i do think a nice compromise would be if he got the car under the condition that he had to get used to it with you in the car. just my .02 __________________ Chevy by heat, ford by wallet, american all the way: 2005 Mustang GT CAI, LOng tube headers, x pipe, Xcaliber tuner, Short throw shifter, Shaker 1000, American Racing Rims front:245 rear:285, Custom Red Stripes, 4.10 Rear, Tinted Windows, 325 rwhp, 320 rwtq

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DarthNacho08 SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 1999 camaro Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fontana, California Posts: 1,169 View My Garage	I would say get him a 4th gen, still a camaro, and still has plenty of power

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