Should I allow my daughter and boyfriend to use my camaro for their homecoming? - Page 35 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

oldfriend · 01-20-2011, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by AlohaBR

Homecoming? This time of year? When is this event?
Wasn't really into Homecoming when I was in school but for SENIOR Prom I was allowed to use my dads Corvette one year and one year my boss let me use his car!
Today, I would let my kids have it for SENIOR prom, matter of fact my son used my 73 for his.
I am also in the minority here as I drive ALL my Camaros' they just don't sit in a garage.
So, YES for a SENIOR PROM, no for a homecoming.

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Originally Posted by 98nosz28

Yes of course you should be able to take it. You know how much the car means to your dad and would never let anything happen to it. He should be proud that you want to use it. I had a friend use my 98 camaro for his wedding it was a H/C/I car lowered with ground effects and i told him he could use it as long as he did a nice smokey burnout when he left the church.

When my daughter is old enough to drive she will be either racing what car i have or we will have her own race car.

The car is insured and everything is replacable.

PS IF YOU DO GET IT DO NOT LET THE BOYTOY DRIVE. THAT WOULD NOT BE RIGHT.

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Originally Posted by destroyerofu2

i love my car but i do drive it in the rain but not in the snow. i am kinda anal (the wife dont like it though

) i wont even let other people i trust drive my car with out me in it. the wife only drives it if she has to, she doesnt want to mess it up because she knows i love that car.

i do let my boy(18) drive it if i'm with him (not always)
i did have to get tires on my avalanche and only my boy was home so i let him take the car and drove the truck. we only went a mile and he was in the rear view the whole time and

all the way there i know he's going to treat it with

but still worried me.

when it came time for his senior prom i said i dont want him to and so did the wife, but now that he has graduated and is furthering his education I feel bad and should be ashamed of my self for not alowing him to take the car and make great memories.

on a side note the father could let them take the car and follow them there, wait for them to go inside and then take the car home. she could then call with ample time and say we are ready to go, then the dad can bring the car back, and let her drive it home or whatever.

dont get me wrong i love my car and would never want anything to happen to it but the reason we have nice things is because we want them and part of the reason we want them (the fun part anyway) is showing them off to people, it is a great feeling and shairing that with your daughter is priceless.

so after all that my answer would be YES as long as he trusts her to respect whats his, and the rest is having fath.

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Originally Posted by oldfriend

I really hope that everyone that says YES to the question read this one , well said my friend , that's my only concern , my Daughter and that is more than enough to start loosing my hair . Will post the pic of them on the car with me driving them there and back [if she want's that way ]. THANKS to everyone for the ideas , concerns and advise .

Oldfriend

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Originally Posted by oldfriend

Just like you said you are only 17 , and you have to understand that at 17 there is one or two things that at 17 one DO NOT UNDERSTAND , and one day when you turn to be a father and ONLY then , you will see exactly what we [the parents ] are talking about , BTW she has driven the car with mom and dad on board , and one other thing that you at that young age cant understand is that mom and dad really have a blast looking at her when she is at the driver seat and going places with us on the camaro , this you cant possible understand .

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Originally Posted by oldfriend

YEAH it should , specially if the boyfriend just wrecked [total] is dad's ford250 on New years eve with his girlfriend [my daughter] in the truck i was shaking for 2 days ,oh the other car also was total, now the [yes] people can see and understand the reason of my

and loosing my grey hair .

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Originally Posted by Mellish50

I say yes. i drove my camaro to Prom and beyond a doubt i beleive it stole the show, multiple mustangs and other cool cars, but only one camaro

To go to homecoming/Prom in a new camaro is like driving around in a lambo, it gets alot of compliments and automaticly outshines all others.

WITH all the respect please read the # 428 then 436, 389, 445 , that will justify why i am saying SORRY KID but i am still

just because she is my kid and i can't bring myself to do what i wanted to do for the reasons above , this thing [prom ] is tomorrow 01/21/2011 in CA [SAN RAMON] thank you all for the suggestions , advise and support , but on the end it is up to me the father ad the mother to make the call for what we think is the best for our daughter and have to live with it .

EvoWake · 01-21-2011, 01:17 PM

If i were in that position i wouldn't want to drive my dad's car, even if it was a bugatti veyron... you'll be doomed to "is that daddy's?" "did your dad by that for you?" "waiting for dad to pick you up?" I'd rather hire a limo

Scottishgames · 01-21-2011, 03:51 PM

Why is this still going on?

the Kolektor · 01-21-2011, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottishgames

Why is this still going on?

I asked that yesterday. I think the dance is tonight, so the end MAY be near....we'll see though.

Scottishgames · 01-21-2011, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by the Kolektor

I asked that yesterday. I think the dance is tonight, so the end MAY be near....we'll see though.

The count is like 1000 nos to 10 yes. maybe

BackinBlackSS/RS · 01-21-2011, 04:18 PM

Oh, for the love of god!!!

katatonia · 01-21-2011, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottishgames

Why is this still going on?

because you're still reading AND replying

gold5000000 · 01-21-2011, 07:54 PM

i'm a high school senior too and if the guy is a gentleman like he should be, he'll make arrangements for a car, not you and especially not your dad. Tell him to man up and have his dad rent a camaro, it's not for you to shell out for. Also this way he can drive and get the door for you.

I know a lot of guys don't do that anymore which is why I make a point of it when I have a date. Have fun at your 'homecoming'

71cam · 01-21-2011, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by oldfriend

I am the daughter of the owner of the camaro user known as "oldfriend." My dad has had this car for a little under a year now and he loves it. He won't even use it if it is raining, because he doesn't want to get watermarks on it, that's how crazy he is about the car. My boyfriend and I have a homecoming at school which is almost like a prom and we have been asking him to negotiate with us to get to use the car. My dad told me to post a thread about this "just for fun" but I think that if enough people think it would be okay to take the car for just this one night he might just change his mind and agree to it. So, people if you read this please say that you think it is a good idea!
Thank you for all your help!

to the daughter of oldfriend.....

some questions should never be asked as they will put the person on the spot, and whatever the decision that is made will usually make the person feel embarassed, bad, anxious, or doubting....or maybe a combination of these

your father knew this event was coming up and if he wanted you to have the car for the evening, he would have offered without you asking.

since you already asked the question, you should accept and respect the answer given and not question the reasoning. you obviously are hoping to get a yes, but be prepared for a no......once you get your answer move on an plan accordingly. next time, whatever it may be, think before you ask......

whatever the outcome, you are going to the prom to have a good time, i do not realize what going to the prom in a fancy car has to do with having fun....just seems that you want to boost popularity and be seen as the center of attention. focus your attention at having genuine fun at the prom without the material goods...it will go a long way.

enjoy your prom

oldfriend · 01-21-2011, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 71cam

to the daughter of oldfriend.....

some questions should never be asked as they will put the person on the spot, and whatever the decision that is made will usually make the person feel embarassed, bad, anxious, or doubting....or maybe a combination of these

your father knew this event was coming up and if he wanted you to have the car for the evening, he would have offered without you asking.

since you already asked the question, you should accept and respect the answer given and not question the reasoning. you obviously are hoping to get a yes, but be prepared for a no......once you get your answer move on an plan accordingly. next time, whatever it may be, think before you ask......

whatever the outcome, you are going to the prom to have a good time, i do not realize what going to the prom in a fancy car has to do with having fun....just seems that you want to boost popularity and be seen as the center of attention. focus your attention at having genuine fun at the prom without the material goods...it will go a long way.

enjoy your prom

BINGO, WELL SAID my friend , just for you to know just one of my babies went out tonight , the other one is in the garage

vincewalthers · 01-21-2011, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by oldfriend

BINGO, WELL SAID my friend , just for you to know just one of my babies went out tonight , the other one is in the garage

So you left your daughter in the garage for the night???

lol just kidding! Hope she enjoys the night!

the Kolektor · 01-21-2011, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by vincewalthers

So you left your daughter in the garage for the night???

lol just kidding! Hope she enjoys the night!

I was wondering the same thing...

Berean · 01-21-2011, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by oldfriend

BINGO, WELL SAID my friend , just for you to know just one of my babies went out tonight , the other one is in the garage

The boyfriend took the Camaro to the prom and your daughter is spending the night in the garage?

I would never have guessed this outcome.

oldfriend · 01-21-2011, 09:59 PM

You guys are all a bunch of heartless humans that do not know how to be supportive on the very evening that the [cowboy] took the daughter from the [farmer's ] home and didn't even blink while doing so , but she will be back with a smile in her face for having a good time , and that you cant fell or see even if you could have seen , and no he didn't take the younger one ,he took the OLDER one , all good for you guys and one day [if you are lucky] the tables will be turned , all the best for you my friends life is good !!!gottya

01-21-2011, 01:17 PM	#478
EvoWake SSTOCK Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Midwest Posts: 423 View My Garage	If i were in that position i wouldn't want to drive my dad's car, even if it was a bugatti veyron... you'll be doomed to "is that daddy's?" "did your dad by that for you?" "waiting for dad to pick you up?" I'd rather hire a limo __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS

01-21-2011, 03:51 PM	#479
Scottishgames Suck'n Gas And Haul'n Ass Drives: 2011 1LT/RS - 1936 Chevy Streetrod Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 344	Why is this still going on? __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/album....ictureid=53017

01-21-2011, 07:54 PM	#484
gold5000000 Drives: n/a Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ridgefield, CT Posts: 520	i'm a high school senior too and if the guy is a gentleman like he should be, he'll make arrangements for a car, not you and especially not your dad. Tell him to man up and have his dad rent a camaro, it's not for you to shell out for. Also this way he can drive and get the door for you. I know a lot of guys don't do that anymore which is why I make a point of it when I have a date. Have fun at your 'homecoming' __________________ 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

01-21-2011, 04:18 PM	#482
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	Oh, for the love of god!!!

01-21-2011, 09:59 PM	#490
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	You guys are all a bunch of heartless humans that do not know how to be supportive on the very evening that the [cowboy] took the daughter from the [farmer's ] home and didn't even blink while doing so , but she will be back with a smile in her face for having a good time , and that you cant fell or see even if you could have seen , and no he didn't take the younger one ,he took the OLDER one , all good for you guys and one day [if you are lucky] the tables will be turned , all the best for you my friends life is good !!!gottya