Car for a 17 year old
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Car for a 17 year old
I am thinking about purchasing a 2004/05 TL or a G35 Coupe 6MT in the next month or two but can not decide on which one is best for me.
What do you guys think I should get if I most likely will be going to college about 3 hrs from home?
What do you guys think I should get if I most likely will be going to college about 3 hrs from home?
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Originally Posted by matelot
17 or 34 ?
Well, for a 17 year old, a cool guy kind of car would be the G35c 6MT. The TL is also a cool guy car but the G would suit most 17 year olds. Get ready for expensive insurance.
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Congrats on the full ride!
So you driving 3 hours to college? Or you living on campus? If on campus i say dont get a nice car cuz it will get fawked up. Maybe buy a used car and use the rest to party!
So you driving 3 hours to college? Or you living on campus? If on campus i say dont get a nice car cuz it will get fawked up. Maybe buy a used car and use the rest to party!
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Originally Posted by BigB270
I am thinking about purchasing a 2004/05 TL or a G35 Coupe 6MT in the next month or two but can not decide on which one is best for me.
What do you guys think I should get if I most likely will be going to college about 3 hrs from home?
What do you guys think I should get if I most likely will be going to college about 3 hrs from home?
The TL is a little bit slower. More compliant ride with fair handling, torque steer under hard acceleration (but if you keep the revs down you won't have to worry about that). Better fuel economy (this is a big one these days). Go check out g35driver.com. A lot of them are reporting crappy fuel economy. But since you can afford a car this much at 17 (somehow, I won't ask how), then you can afford the gas and the insurance.
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Lucky you. I'd be buying my 17 yo a 2000 Ford Taurus with his choice of a radio or a cd player.
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I'd ask my insurance agent what would be the best car to get.
If your parents are paying for your insurance too, then fuck it, get whatever gets the best gas mileage and the most p*zzy!
And remember everyone in college is broke and 75% of the students will be driving shitty cars. It will be REAL EASSY to stand out in a crowd.
You may want to also think about something that you can use to haul stuff. I moved at least twice a year while I was in college.
If your parents are paying for your insurance too, then fuck it, get whatever gets the best gas mileage and the most p*zzy!
And remember everyone in college is broke and 75% of the students will be driving shitty cars. It will be REAL EASSY to stand out in a crowd.
You may want to also think about something that you can use to haul stuff. I moved at least twice a year while I was in college.
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Why would you buy a 17 year old an unreliable POS? What's wrong with a 2000 Honda Accord?
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Originally Posted by youngTL
Why would you buy a 17 year old an unreliable POS? What's wrong with a 2000 Honda Accord?
because the kid's 17...do you think most teens are responsible enough to handle a 300hp luxury car?? nope...get em the shitbox and learn to take care of that first. if it survives till graduation...then upgrade
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because the kid's 17...do you think most teens are responsible enough to handle a 300hp luxury car?? nope...get em the shitbox and learn to take care of that first. if it survives till graduation...then upgrade
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get kid a piece of shit car for 3 reasons
1) he's still learning to drive, and will most likely fuck it up anyway.
2) If he/she's in college, other college kids will fuck it up.
3) If he/she's in college, they generally for the most part do not need a car.
buying a nice car in college is a waste... Save the money for after college to buy a nice car.
1) he's still learning to drive, and will most likely fuck it up anyway.
2) If he/she's in college, other college kids will fuck it up.
3) If he/she's in college, they generally for the most part do not need a car.
buying a nice car in college is a waste... Save the money for after college to buy a nice car.
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I'd have to agree that any nice car for a 17 year old is a waste.
New driver + new fast car = bad
The teen should prove he can keep a car first.
Some POS beater would be far better. Or a used Honda or Toyota econo box.
However,
The TL is slower & not as hard to get in trouble with. It's also bigger. I'd pick that.
New driver + new fast car = bad
The teen should prove he can keep a car first.
Some POS beater would be far better. Or a used Honda or Toyota econo box.
However,
The TL is slower & not as hard to get in trouble with. It's also bigger. I'd pick that.
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Originally Posted by fuzzy02CLS
I'd have to agree that any nice car for a 17 year old is a waste.
New driver + new fast car = bad
The teen should prove he can keep a car first.
Some POS beater would be far better. Or a used Honda or Toyota econo box.
However,
The TL is slower & not as hard to get in trouble with. It's also bigger. I'd pick that.
New driver + new fast car = bad
The teen should prove he can keep a car first.
Some POS beater would be far better. Or a used Honda or Toyota econo box.
However,
The TL is slower & not as hard to get in trouble with. It's also bigger. I'd pick that.
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Save the $$$. Get a Civic Si for a 'sport' model. A new G35c or TL? You're too nice a parent. Even a used IS300 would be a great 1st car.
(jealous since I had to borrow my parent's car 'til I graduated university ... then got a hand-me-down 11 yo Accord EX -- wish I kept that Accord 'til it died)
(jealous since I had to borrow my parent's car 'til I graduated university ... then got a hand-me-down 11 yo Accord EX -- wish I kept that Accord 'til it died)
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Shoot ... I forgot about Scion (not available yet in Canada). That would be a good pick for a 1st car. Good entry price ... Toyota quality.
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haha nah guys BigB270 is my best friend, he has his choices set on something that is somewhat quick, good handling, and just pimp....he has allready been driving a 03 4 cyl accord manual for almost a year (so hes allready kinda been there and done that with the econ car)....I cant see him going with anything else besides a G, TL, or maybe an E46 3 series... he also forgot to throw in the factor that he might be going somewhere where it may have a lot of snow(atleast a better winter than NOVA).
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Shoot ... I forgot about Scion (not available yet in Canada). That would be a good pick for a 1st car. Good entry price ... Toyota quality.
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Originally Posted by youngTL
Why would you buy a 17 year old an unreliable POS? What's wrong with a 2000 Honda Accord?
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I'd get a Civic or Accord or equivalently priced/featured car. No need for a luxury car at 17, that'll just get abused.
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Originally Posted by BigB270
17 it will be pretty much a graduation gift and a gift for getting a full ride to college
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As cdrink said my parents were not dumb enough to get me one of these cars as my first car. I have been driving around in an 03 Accord sedan 5 speed for almost lil over a year now, and my parents had said after the year was up and had gotten no tickets or accidents I could upgrade as a grad gift.
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Originally Posted by BigB270
As cdrink said my parents were not dumb enough to get me one of these cars as my first car. I have been driving around in an 03 Accord sedan 5 speed for almost lil over a year now, and my parents had said after the year was up and had gotten no tickets or accidents I could upgrade as a grad gift.
Have you looked at the 330xi BMW? Or, since you are experienced at driving a manual transmission, the Lancer Evolution or WRX STi?
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Originally Posted by MattT516
Congratulations on getting a free ride. You actually seem like a responsible teenager (or so says the 19-year-old). On one end, if you are going to Villanova, you are obviously going to have to deal with snow. I don't think a RWD sports car with 298 horsepower is going to suit you well in those conditions. On the other hand, I personally don't think the 3rd gen TL is not the best look for a young kid unless it's properly modified, which in that case wouldn't be good on a college campus.
Have you looked at the 330xi BMW? Or, since you are experienced at driving a manual transmission, the Lancer Evolution or WRX STi?
Have you looked at the 330xi BMW? Or, since you are experienced at driving a manual transmission, the Lancer Evolution or WRX STi?
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Lucky you. I'd be buying my 17 yo a 2000 Ford Taurus with his choice of a radio or a cd player.
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Originally Posted by bl^5
I'd ask my insurance agent what would be the best car to get.
If your parents are paying for your insurance too, then fuck it, get whatever gets the best gas mileage and the most p*zzy!
And remember everyone in college is broke and 75% of the students will be driving shitty cars. It will be REAL EASSY to stand out in a crowd.
You may want to also think about something that you can use to haul stuff. I moved at least twice a year while I was in college.
If your parents are paying for your insurance too, then fuck it, get whatever gets the best gas mileage and the most p*zzy!
And remember everyone in college is broke and 75% of the students will be driving shitty cars. It will be REAL EASSY to stand out in a crowd.
You may want to also think about something that you can use to haul stuff. I moved at least twice a year while I was in college.
anyway girls seem to like anything with 2 doors.
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Originally Posted by SDCGTSX
Lucky you. I'd be buying my 17 yo a 2000 Ford Taurus with his choice of a radio or a cd player.
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it depends on where you are going. if everything is close enough, you shouldnt need a car. take the money and put it in a savings account.
and you might want to make sure if they allow freshmen to have cars on campus. it would suck if you had a new car that you couldnt park on campus.
and you might want to make sure if they allow freshmen to have cars on campus. it would suck if you had a new car that you couldnt park on campus.
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Originally Posted by cdrink80
...he also forgot to throw in the factor that he might be going somewhere where it may have a lot of snow(atleast a better winter than NOVA).
If you're open to suggestions, I'd also say take a look at an Audi with Quattro, maybe a BMW with X-drive, or even a pre-owned 2005 Acura RL with some miles on it.
Hope your search goes well...go test drive all the similar vehicles you can just to get a feel for everything out there (even those you don't really see yourself in). When you find that right car, you'll know it Good luck!
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M3 an option?
At my school most people drive normal college cars...but I have seen several lucky ones who drive G35 6MT, FX45, STi, M3...
EDIT, nevermind on the M3. Probably wont want such RWD power in winter weather.
New Audi A4/A6 quattro? Those are sooo nice.
At my school most people drive normal college cars...but I have seen several lucky ones who drive G35 6MT, FX45, STi, M3...
EDIT, nevermind on the M3. Probably wont want such RWD power in winter weather.
New Audi A4/A6 quattro? Those are sooo nice.
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anyone else confused here.
1. are you 17 or is it for your son?
2. as posted by a few, a TL or G35 is a waste in college, no one drives on campus and drunk college kids and nice cars is a reason to get in trouble.
3. i'd go for the TL if anthing cause you know he/you will be bringing things home(laundry...) and bringing things back to college(mom's home cooking, clothes...) and the extra space may come in handy
1. are you 17 or is it for your son?
2. as posted by a few, a TL or G35 is a waste in college, no one drives on campus and drunk college kids and nice cars is a reason to get in trouble.
3. i'd go for the TL if anthing cause you know he/you will be bringing things home(laundry...) and bringing things back to college(mom's home cooking, clothes...) and the extra space may come in handy