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NightmareSS · 07-31-2009, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by prostock69

I would NEVER buy my kid, male or female, a car that makes 250 hp or more. NEVER. The problem is this: The frontal lobe of the brain is NOT developed. This crucial part of the brain allows people to think about consequences before acting. Most people don't acquire this ability until they are into their late 20's and on. Teenagers are constantly making stupid, boneheaded decisions (like we all did) like having unprotected sex w/o using birthcontrol, doing drugs, stealing, etc.) You really want to hand one of them a 300hp+ car? It's very irresponsible for a parent to do this. Read this article: http://www.actforyouth.net/documents...olbraindev.pdf

shit no wonder why i didnt give a **** about anything till a year ago.....

Grimmjow · 07-31-2009, 08:55 AM

Haha, loved the video of the 7 year old. That's awesome. He booked it to the garage!!

I'm more of a fan of someone putting their shoulder to the wheel, slaps shoulder, and earning their way rather than having top of the line items handed to them. Just my opinion. Didn't say the latter part was a horrible thing, but I always believed it's the journey of getting to your goal that was more rewarding than getting your goal handed to you.

Either way, let's just pray everyone is responsible and safe.

Sidenote Sticker89.... I sooo envy how much you make a month! LOL I commend you for living your dream to fill your pockets. I'm sickened how I work for a company and make minimal to fill the pockets of someone elses dream. I guess it could be worse.

BrianGriffin78 · 07-31-2009, 09:43 AM

I don't think a kid should be driving a SS, imo. I get nervous with this car with the amont of HP. A V6 LT is ok though. Also, When I mean a kid I mean a 16yo brand new driver. Someone who is 19 or 20 I think have enough experience with driving to handle a SS. I think someone should be driving for at least 3 years before going into a SS.

I am an insurance agent and have seen too many horror stories. One of my clients was killed on that Taconic state pkwy accident in NY. So even experience drivers can get into accidents. Imagine a kid who is learning to drive and has a SS?

cstproductions · 07-31-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianGriffin78

I don't think a kid should be driving a SS, imo. I get nervous with this car with the amont of HP. A V6 LT is ok though. Also, When I mean a kid I mean a 16yo brand new driver. Someone who is 19 or 20 I think have enough experience with driving to handle a SS. I think someone should be driving for at least 3 years before going into a SS.

I am an insurance agent and have seen too many horror stories. One of my clients was killed on that Taconic state pkwy accident in NY. So even experience drivers can get into accidents. Imagine a kid who is learning to drive and has a SS?

Im 16 and have driven an SS even though im getting a LT. But guess what? I handled it perfectly and the car and obviously me are alive and well! Crazy huh? Ive also driven my grandfathers viper and the same thing happened! Nothing! My point is not every teenager is the same, most teenagers on the road are new drivers but I have been driving things all my life and have enough experience to handle a high hp car. I have my drivers license, boaters license (required for jetskis), and will get my pilots license here in the next year or so. Even though I think age stereotyping is appropriate, it is not always neccessary.

BrianGriffin78 · 07-31-2009, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cstproductions

Im 16 and have driven an SS even though im getting a LT. But guess what? I handled it perfectly and the car and obviously me are alive and well! Crazy huh? Ive also driven my grandfathers viper and the same thing happened! Nothing! My point is not every teenager is the same, most teenagers on the road are new drivers but I have been driving things all my life and have enough experience to handle a high hp car. I have my drivers license, boaters license (required for jetskis), and will get my pilots license here in the next year or so. Even though I think age stereotyping is appropriate, it is not always neccessary.

Coming from an insurance point of view, even though you fall into a different situation you are still going to be stereo-typed into that age 16 to 20 year old age bracket.

I am talking about the teens who want to show off their friends, do a little racing, and be reckless. Those are the kids who should not have a SS or even a LT, imo.

We insured one kid who's parents bought him a new BMW on his 16th B-day. He wrecked it not only once, but twice. Where is he now, he is 22 and serving 4 years in prison. lol. So yeah these are the kids that should not own a SS with 400+ HP.

So I hope you don't take offense because you could probably drive this Camaro better than me, lol.

vdevine · 07-31-2009, 01:18 PM

If you're old enough to fight for your country, you're a man.

Ninja7 · 07-31-2009, 01:39 PM

I'm 23 and my dad is buying one for me... tee hee hee...Black 2ss with io interior. So im moving up from his 87 vette he gave me after he bought his 08 vette.

logan1080 · 07-31-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianGriffin78

Coming from an insurance point of view, even though you fall into a different situation you are still going to be stereo-typed into that age 16 to 20 year old age bracket.

I am talking about the teens who want to show off their friends, do a little racing, and be reckless. Those are the kids who should not have a SS or even a LT, imo.

We insured one kid who's parents bought him a new BMW on his 16th B-day. He wrecked it not only once, but twice. Where is he now, he is 22 and serving 4 years in prison. lol. So yeah these are the kids that should not own a SS with 400+ HP.

So I hope you don't take offense because you could probably drive this Camaro better than me, lol.

I am sure plenty of people of ALL ages will be doing that at some point in their SS. p.s. I am 21 and am buying a 2SS myself (as soon as it gets released from QC) aswell as insurance and plates (plates for only the summer months) and fuel. If anyone sees me and says "must be nice to have daddy buy you that car." I will lose it because I am really having to work hard for this car.

Italianwhiplash · 07-31-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 01pewterz28

Heck back when I was in H.S. I had a 1992 Z/28 and a 1994 Z/28 I was responsible never had a ticket or any accidents I see no reason why teens should have enjoy the same privilege as I did. Our Student parking lot was full of Vetts, BMW’s, Porsche’s, A few Benz’s, and a few vipers. I really do not see why it bothers anyone when they see a 16 or 17 year old having a SS who the hell cares.

because people are jealous

Italianwhiplash · 07-31-2009, 01:57 PM

I read this thread and its annoying to hear people bicker. So what if a 16 year old gets the same car as you. If the kid gets in an accident his problem, Not yours. What he does with the car is his choice not yours. I'm sure you didn't buy a ss to just dirve 50mph with. So stop bickering if your going to be as stupid as the other person with a 426hp car.
First car i got was a r/t charger, then upgraded the shit out of that, then my second car was a srt8 challenger, now the ss camaro. Never got in an accident once, never got a ticket. it's all about the driver, and not the age. If some kid want's and ss and wants to pay for it out of pocket good for him, he worked harder then the average 30 year old buying one.

logan1080 · 07-31-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Italianwhiplash

I read this thread and its annoying to hear people bicker. So what if a 16 year old gets the same car as you. If the kid gets in an accident his problem, Not yours. What he does with the car is his choice not yours. I'm sure you didn't buy a ss to just dirve 50mph with. So stop bickering if your going to be as stupid as the other person with a 426hp car.
First car i got was a r/t charger, then upgraded the shit out of that, then my second car was a srt8 challenger, now the ss camaro. Never got in an accident once, never got a ticket. it's all about the driver, and not the age. If some kid want's and ss and wants to pay for it out of pocket good for him, he worked harder then the average 30 year old buying one.

What if a 16 year old kid crashes into you in his new SS and it is his fault? would you care any more than if it was a 40 year old?

2010-1SS-IBM · 07-31-2009, 02:27 PM

I'd advise against it. It's too much car for a new driver, first. Even if I believed every kid who posted here claiming to be responsible, I'd still tell them it's too much car. There's a difference between being responsible and being experienced.

Second, the V8 is a big purchase for someone in that age group. The basics should come first so that you're finances aren't all jacked up for a decade paying off unnecessary debt. You'll appreciate that sentiment when you're in your thirties with low/no debt, have a high disposable income, and are planning an early retirement. Even if someone else is helping you make the purchase, you'd be better off putting that money to use elsewhere.

Moth · 07-31-2009, 02:28 PM

I'm 18 I drive an automatic v6 my dads smart an I wouldn't ask for better caus I don't think I'm experienced enough I think if your 25 you should get a ss but if u drove the v6 like me at age 18 it's understandable to get the v8 at 21. That when I'm getting a manual 2ss ha

LightningSS · 07-31-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010-1SS-IBM

I'd advise against it. It's too much car for a new driver, first. Even if I believed every kid who posted here claiming to be responsible, I'd still tell them it's too much car. There's a difference between being responsible and being experienced.

Second, the V8 is a big purchase for someone in that age group. The basics should come first so that you're finances aren't all jacked up for a decade paying off unnecessary debt. You'll appreciate that sentiment when you're in your thirties with low/no debt, have a high disposable income, and are planning an early retirement. Even if someone else is helping you make the purchase, you'd be better off putting that money to use elsewhere.

+1

07-31-2009, 09:43 AM	#101
BrianGriffin78 Drives: 2009 GMC Yukon Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 920	I don't think a kid should be driving a SS, imo. I get nervous with this car with the amont of HP. A V6 LT is ok though. Also, When I mean a kid I mean a 16yo brand new driver. Someone who is 19 or 20 I think have enough experience with driving to handle a SS. I think someone should be driving for at least 3 years before going into a SS. I am an insurance agent and have seen too many horror stories. One of my clients was killed on that Taconic state pkwy accident in NY. So even experience drivers can get into accidents. Imagine a kid who is learning to drive and has a SS? __________________

07-31-2009, 01:18 PM	#104
vdevine Drives: 2010 Black SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 605 View My Garage	If you're old enough to fight for your country, you're a man. __________________ Vince SS2 Black with CGM Stripes 3800 Born: 25 May VIN#12136 6000 Mine 26 June 2009 SLP Loudmouth II, NOWEEDS, BMR 1.4/1.0 Lowering Springs, Cold Air Inductions Intake, Tune, Eagle Eyes w HID, SLP "SS" Grille Insert, Pistol Grip Shifter, Hawk PC Pads, RGB Scanner, Tint, Headlight Armor, Clear Bra, 22's.

07-31-2009, 01:39 PM	#105
Ninja7 Drives: 1987 corvette 2008 corvette Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Miami Fl Posts: 42	I'm 23 and my dad is buying one for me... tee hee hee...Black 2ss with io interior. So im moving up from his 87 vette he gave me after he bought his 08 vette. Last edited by Ninja7; 07-31-2009 at 01:41 PM. Reason: forgot to add

07-31-2009, 01:57 PM	#108
Italianwhiplash Drives: 2006 Dodge Charger r/t Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York Posts: 176 View My Garage	I read this thread and its annoying to hear people bicker. So what if a 16 year old gets the same car as you. If the kid gets in an accident his problem, Not yours. What he does with the car is his choice not yours. I'm sure you didn't buy a ss to just dirve 50mph with. So stop bickering if your going to be as stupid as the other person with a 426hp car. First car i got was a r/t charger, then upgraded the shit out of that, then my second car was a srt8 challenger, now the ss camaro. Never got in an accident once, never got a ticket. it's all about the driver, and not the age. If some kid want's and ss and wants to pay for it out of pocket good for him, he worked harder then the average 30 year old buying one. __________________ 2006 Dodge Charger R/T-Heads, cam, headers,exhaust,cut outs, nitrous , intake, 1000hp axles,3.75 gears and much much more 2009 Hemi Orange Dodge Challenger SRT-8 - 6 speed, Headers, exhaust, Super Charged,SMS Supercharger, 4.10 gears, stage 5 transmission, duel clutch, and the beast under the hood A 440 CI 7.2 LITER HEMI On order victory Red 2ss RS Camaro, Parts already received ARH Headers, SLP loud Mouth I exhaust, waiting for Vortech SuperCharger.

07-31-2009, 02:28 PM	#111
Moth Drives: 2010 Black 2LT/RS camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 142 View My Garage	I'm 18 I drive an automatic v6 my dads smart an I wouldn't ask for better caus I don't think I'm experienced enough I think if your 25 you should get a ss but if u drove the v6 like me at age 18 it's understandable to get the v8 at 21. That when I'm getting a manual 2ss ha __________________

07-31-2009, 08:55 AM	#100
Grimmjow 6th Espada Drives: 05 Mustang (Screaming Yellow) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Evans, GA Posts: 175	Haha, loved the video of the 7 year old. That's awesome. He booked it to the garage!! I'm more of a fan of someone putting their shoulder to the wheel, slaps shoulder, and earning their way rather than having top of the line items handed to them. Just my opinion. Didn't say the latter part was a horrible thing, but I always believed it's the journey of getting to your goal that was more rewarding than getting your goal handed to you. Either way, let's just pray everyone is responsible and safe. Sidenote Sticker89.... I sooo envy how much you make a month! LOL I commend you for living your dream to fill your pockets. I'm sickened how I work for a company and make minimal to fill the pockets of someone elses dream. I guess it could be worse.

07-31-2009, 02:27 PM	#110
2010-1SS-IBM Drives: 1998 Nissan, 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 827	I'd advise against it. It's too much car for a new driver, first. Even if I believed every kid who posted here claiming to be responsible, I'd still tell them it's too much car. There's a difference between being responsible and being experienced. Second, the V8 is a big purchase for someone in that age group. The basics should come first so that you're finances aren't all jacked up for a decade paying off unnecessary debt. You'll appreciate that sentiment when you're in your thirties with low/no debt, have a high disposable income, and are planning an early retirement. Even if someone else is helping you make the purchase, you'd be better off putting that money to use elsewhere.