My dad just got a new 2008 TL w/ navigation, dark grey
It looks so nice, and i want to drive it, but my dad won't let me unless hes next to me
Also the weather has been bad lately so i havent been able to drive it
I just cant wait till i get cruise in the car by myself

 

Congrats on such a nice car for a new driver- you must have worked hard to earn it

Spend time reading the owner book and learn ALL the systems.
The TL has special traction control and braking systems- its helpful to understand how and when they will come into play on the road.
Even the heating and nav controls should be studied so you can push a button without looking away from the road.
You should be able to instantly push the hazard flashers without looking
Sit in the car and just get familiar with how the wiper speed is adjusted- play with the radio while its parked etc.

Look into local car racetracks for High Performance Driver Schools- some even have programs for new drivers where you safely work your skill level and speed up on a real racetrack- where you dont get tickets, or have cars and kids trying to jump in front of you~
cost about $250 for a full day in your car with a pro race driver as your ride along coach.
How bout some pics!

 

Agree definitely take out that navi book and read it, I've owned my car for almost a year and just found out you can switch the navi screen color to whatever color you decide

Ps. Make sure it is broken in atleast 2k miles on the odo before you rev it up to the max

 

2k miles for break in....what book did you read that in...

 

Looks like its dads car .. not his ...

 

Well...while you are waiting for hell to freeze over, can we see some pics please?

 

23 and you have to drive next to dad? wha??????

 

ya that's messed up.. 23yrs old?

:X

 

Thanks for all your replies
LOl im actually not 23 im 17
but ya my dad is going out of town so i might b able to drive it, im definetly gonna drive carefully tho
i dont have a camera, if i get one ill show it to u guys sorry

 

wat do u guys like most about ur tl?

 

great idea- dads out of town, 17 and new TL, I promise to drive careful!!!

Didnt you ever watch Risky Business?

I can see the headlines now~

 

the thing i like the most is being able to drive it

 

The looks I get when ppl see my plates.

 

What I like about it the most? hmm, pressing the gas pedal and waving good bye to all the ricers.

 

Look into local car racetracks for High Performance Driver Schools- some even have programs for new drivers where you safely work your skill level and speed up on a real racetrack- where you dont get tickets, or have cars and kids trying to jump in front of you~
cost about $250 for a full day in your car with a pro race driver as your ride along coach.[quote]
That's cheap. It cost me $1500 for the 2 day Acura High Performance course at MidOhio. They've got "defensive driving" for about that price, but you don't get on the track.
On topic: I highly recommend the basic driving course for ANY young driver. It will change your life, and maybe save your life

 

lol, i just figured this out this weekend.

 

Famous last words.


I'm confused. The Thread Title and the posts have me wondering: Who's car is it? Yours or your dad's? Just curious.

I've let my daughter drive our TL-S as her "learner" car (she won't test for license until this spring). No big deal. It's actually a good car to learn with - good brakes, acceleration and seating; very safe; stable; etc.

On the downside - it's very fast for a young male (any young driver really). Gotta exercise self-control and keep it between the lines, the painted side up and the insurance costs as low as possible.

I do wish she'd buy me some of those black rims though.

 

Bueller, Bueller?

Here's a friendly piece of advice...don't drive daddy's car while he's out of town.


Bearcat - teenage girls are worse than the boys...boys just have the bad rep. As for the rims, tell her she can drive it more if she buys them...it'll be similar to putting gas in it or getting it washed once in a while for you.

 

dude, my car wasn't at its full potential till I got my first oil change

 

Congrats on the car, nice choice made by "your dad". Just don't F** his car up.
If you're tech Saavy kinda person, you should be able to learn 90% of the feature within a day or two.

If you're like me, I Can't remember any of my NAV Command but to "go home" lol.....

 

Paul, lol!!! yep, me 2... I need to learn how to operate the Navi thru voice command.

I barely use my any of the voice commands, it's a shame.

 

technically its his car cuz he bought it , but he told me i could drive it once im used to it
and my mom said if i do good this semester in my senior year, then i could drive it when hes gone

haha your daughter is so lucky, already driving the type s i wanted to get it, but the dealer wouldn't give us a good price, and isn't the ride a bit more stiff? exhaust pipes r soo nice for the types

 

i love the car, its sooo tight, but i havent read the manual for the navigation yet haha
i'm a good driver imo, but i could b a little of a speed demon

 

speed demon at 17, this does not sound encouraging.

Just my advice, driving is much more than pushing the pedals and turning the wheel, that's only 50%, the rest is paying attention to your surroundings and know how to / being able to react to spontaneous situations.....that's experience, so don't start speeding just yet!

Take care.

 

I'd go more with 5%/95%.

 

you remind me of myself when my dad got his tl.
i can drive it alone now mostly cuz i have no choice, he takes my car to work cuz he works in the hood and doesnt want to take chances. (1990 volvo, rents got it the year i was born)
after college, the tl is officially mine though.

 

speed demon??? great!!!

i got dibbs on the rims if they aren't messed up in the crash..

just kidding!!!

 

I'm really happy my parents didn't buy me a TL or any car for that matter. I love being able to drive around a 30-40k dollar car at 20 years old and actually say I paid for it.

 

Hmm, it's his DAD's car but he calls it "His own" in the title. Seems like he's already thinking it's not his dad's but rather is his. His dad will let him drive it every once in a while.... Dude, that is BORROWING your dad's car, it does NOT make it yours. If your 17 and want ANY chance at driving it in the future you had BETTER NOT even CONSIDER driving it without him there until MUCH later. This entire thread just looks like a kid salivating over his dad's car. Congratulate your dad on HIS new car and thank him whenever he gives you the chance to drive it by being respectful of HIS car. Don't speed, Don't drive a WHOLE bunch of other kids around in it (as having a lot of kids in a car is distracting), etc...

 

try to avoid hookers, water and pimps!

 

Avoid them????

How many can you fit in a lowered TL?

 

My first question is, who owns the car? If your dad owns it then you may have to wait until you have your own. Simply because the new may have not worn off the car yet. Remember it is a precious thing for your father and he may have waited a long time to get this car like I did. If it belongs to you then he is too controlling and you need to set him straight.

 

Wow, I'm impressed. The tone of this thread has stayed down right civil given the title and honest info from the OP.

Autumnfalls, Like others have mentioned: respect your dad and don't drive it without permission. If he's anything like my dad was, you wouldn't drive it again if caught and would most likely spend a night in jail for theft...

Good things come to those who wait.

PS,

dr_brains510 & twigglius - Thanks for the laugh...

 

The thing you can be assured is in the back of Dads minds everywhere across the country:
They are Finacially LIABLE for your actions till your 18

In the recent incident of Hulk Hogans son- who was an aspiring drift racing driver-
went out 100mphing it with a friend in the car on the streets.
Put it into a pole, leaving friend in a vegative coma for the rest of his life.

Guess who is 17, and Dad will be promoting wrestling forever to pay off the medical bills

 

anytime

 

haha my dad actually didnt want the tl , he just wanted the honda accord but i convinced him that tl is way better.
ya i will ask my mom or dad for permission b4 i drive it, im not that stupid

 

ALL 17 year old males think they are good drivers.
This is a bad mix.

 

Well this is encouraging. Plus you took the time to sign up at a TL forum. Hopefully you treat the car with respect like I did and there should be no problems. Happy motoring

 

17 year olds are good drivers, they play a lot of GT3
I was the shizznit at Out Run when I was 17 :

Geez, did I just date myself?

 

be careful driving that thing. teenagers are some of the worst drivers, but they think their the best. im only 18, and have known numerous other teens die because of their negligence on the road. but on a lighter note, if you want to drive like a speed demon, go autocross. its fun and will also help your alertness for the road as well.