whistling casually as if nothing happened or that you meant to do that?

 

I was trying to find a safe place to stop and put the top up

 

Link down.

 

Coming from a truck driver....I'm impressed...lol

It's your money kid. Buy the car. You will have a hard time keeping your Dad out of it. I had a '69 Z-28 at 17. I grew up racing dirt bikes though... I was also around a lot of old car guys as well. My Dad had a '69 El Camino SS 396. I was already kicking butt in the El Camino with the old guys, so Dad had enough. Took me to a car dealership, set me up with an old beater they had outside. I wasn't impressed, but he was my Dad. The real car was hidden...I had a hell of a birthday, and a hell of a Dad. Of course, it came with a payment book, but still impressive...good luck, be careful, and remember, you know how fast it is, you never have to prove it.....

 

You save up a few more of those dollar bills and ill sell you mine!

 

Buy the car with your fathers knowledge that you will put it up and only drive with him for the next few years. This may save your life and you will have a GREAT car when you are ready. This gives you the best of both worlds: you get the car and your father will still have you as a son. In a few years as you grow into it you will have a deeper appreciation for the car and you will have have a gained the respect of your father and still have the car in one piece. My father made me do this when I wanted my first hot rod. I still have that car today and looking back on it, I am glad we came to that resolution. At 17 cars and friends do not mix. Your friends will not have the same respect for your car as you will and in a few short years you will no longer have your dream car.

Gary

 

By saying I've driven fast cars before; I wasn't trying to imply I'm some track expert. I was just trying to convey that a ford ranger isn't the only car I've ever driven. I think the idea of an agreement with my father, stating written regulations, and restrictions is a good idea and I'll pass that idea onto him.

Having him drive along with me for the first week or so wouldn't work because he's a pilot and always flying ( I practically live alone ). College is coming up for me, and the practicality of an srt6 isn't too great for college although the practicality of it easily surpasses that of my ranger. All my life my parents have pushed the idea of saving my own money, and rewarding myself for my hard work with what i find most desirable. I really have taken that lesson seriously throughout life...

I don't see why a new car should repeal this lesson that's been pounded into my head. I realize the speed and horsepower is ridiculous; and my dad is only trying to protect me BUT I'm going to be 18 in a couple months and with age comes responsibility ( I'm sure all of you know this ) And I do believe I am ready for more responsibility.

Just my thoughts :/

 

Just buy the damn car! Take it easy and learn as you go. Years from now you do not want to be looking back and saying I shoulda did this or that. Buy it, drive it, and have fun!

 

LOL.. 68 dodge charger R/T .. 440 magnum automatic .. Yellow with black vinyl top.. could have been mine if I hadn't decided to grow a pair at 16.. Oh well..

 

I think the SRT-6 is one of the safest cars you could buy (geographically speaking). We have lots of "country" here in Cal and I think you'd fare well, where ever you're located. That brings into the issue of parts and their attendant availability. How's your wallet? is dad panicking over that and not really your safety? (I have the factory warranty for a reason...it's not a Toyota nor a Honda; and I own two Toyotas). You've saved for your first, like I did. If I'd kept mine, it would be a 40k plus car. If you can handle the maintenance, then I'd say do it. I'm glad I didn't keep my first one. But, it did teach me a lot about cars.

 

I don't care how old or how responsible you are or think you are, at some point you're going to give into the desire to "see what she's got". The question is do you have enough driving experience to handle the situation you’re going to find yourself when and all be it if something should happen? The other part of this question is the other kids in school who have fast cars will pin a big target on you. How many times can you say, “No, I won’t race you because I’m responsible”? I say, buy it with your dad, have it in the garage, do some mods together and then pull it out as your own in a couple years. Let’s be honest, these aren’t great daily drivers anyway and if you have it as a second car you’ll have your dream car for much longer anyway.

 

I go to college next year. I don't plan on buying my dream car with the money I've been brutally saving for the past few years and letting it sit in some garage. Sorry but I'd rather shred my money than do that.

 

I drive mine as a daily driver. I drive a *lot* (all day long). I drive in all kinds of weather, including snow. With the right tires, the XFire is as good a car as any as a daily driver.

 

It is safer than a lot of common cars, so I say that if you can curb your desire to put the pedal to the metal, go for it. If you smash it up you have only yourself to blame in those circumstances. Watching your dream car towed to the wreckers yard would really hurt.

Just remember cops will be stopping you every five minutes and they will give you a ticket for the slightest infraction of the law. If you drive wildly they will soon have you off the road.

 

Do NOT take this car to college it will be the same as shreading your money. If you want to keep this car for many years you will park it and drive it after school is over. Take my advice on this otherwise post back in 4 years and let us know how the car is. That is, if you still have it.

 

I honestly do not agree with you in the slightest.

 

Why? What happens to cars at college? ... do the run off with a better looking owner or something?

 

IIRC, they can get covered in puke and scattered with condoms.

 

Well, kid, you should have made a decision by now...let us know what you buy. It has been a great read. As I mentioned before. I was lucky to grow up around a lot of old hot rodders, so I was ready as ready was going to be.... I made mistakes, got stopped a few times, but never crashed a car. Blew a few engines...yes.... That was my fault for sure. I wish I had never sold my 1st two Camaros... If only we had known....lol. This car can be expensive when needing parts. I think for my first car...I would be looking for something a little more practical, but it is your money....

 

Oh, right... and *** stains on the back seat, but ... I guess that wouldn't work on an XFire.