Teen in a GT?
03-07-2007, 02:42 AM
#82
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RE: Teen in a GT?
ORIGINAL: GoonMX
I might get flamed for this, but I'm 16 and thinking about trying to get a 99 or newer mustang GT. Im not sure if i will or not yet but im still thinking about this. In order to do this i would have to quit riding motocross and sell my bike to make some money for the car. I would definetly get a stick and V8 if i decide to do this. I do not have much experience driving a stick, but i do have some. For being 16 i would say i have decent driving experience for my age, but im not saying im a "great" driver. The reason for doing this is motocross is just too much worries right now. Im always spending money and i dont get to go all that much, but with a car i will drive it every day and the cool factor[8D]. The main problem i have to figure out is the insurance. I know it will be high, but ill have to see if there is any way i can do it. I dont have a job just yet, but im planning to get one and can make money other ways until then.
Im just wondering what you guys think about me being in a fast car like that. I know its tempting to speed, but i can hold back enough. Should i practice shifting a little more on a slower car first? What do yall think about this idea?
I might get flamed for this, but I'm 16 and thinking about trying to get a 99 or newer mustang GT. Im not sure if i will or not yet but im still thinking about this. In order to do this i would have to quit riding motocross and sell my bike to make some money for the car. I would definetly get a stick and V8 if i decide to do this. I do not have much experience driving a stick, but i do have some. For being 16 i would say i have decent driving experience for my age, but im not saying im a "great" driver. The reason for doing this is motocross is just too much worries right now. Im always spending money and i dont get to go all that much, but with a car i will drive it every day and the cool factor[8D]. The main problem i have to figure out is the insurance. I know it will be high, but ill have to see if there is any way i can do it. I dont have a job just yet, but im planning to get one and can make money other ways until then.
Im just wondering what you guys think about me being in a fast car like that. I know its tempting to speed, but i can hold back enough. Should i practice shifting a little more on a slower car first? What do yall think about this idea?
03-07-2007, 02:46 AM
#83
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RE: Teen in a GT?
ORIGINAL: whiterabit998
but i have fun in it! people turn their heads when i peel out of the high school parking lot!!
but i have fun in it! people turn their heads when i peel out of the high school parking lot!!
03-07-2007, 02:49 AM
#84
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RE: Teen in a GT?
I bought my first car when I was 18, and it was a 2000 Mustang GT. Honestly, I don't regret buying it one bit, because the responsibility of having to pay for the car and for the upkeep of it helped me learn a lot of lessons. Mustangs are sometimes funny cars to own, because it takes a lot of money (IMO) to keep them looking and running good, especially with a GT because most of the parts for it are more expensive than the parts for a V6.
Honestly though, I loved my GT, and I would give anything to have her back, because it was such a great car.
Honestly though, I loved my GT, and I would give anything to have her back, because it was such a great car.
03-07-2007, 12:27 PM
#85
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RE: Teen in a GT?
I've read a couple ofpeople say they have liability only insurance. That's cool if that's what you want. But please check your limits. Your insurance will NOT simply pay for the other persons car or injuries. There are policy limits.Most people have a minimum limits policy. Here in TX that is 20/40/15.
That means you have a $20k limit for injuries you cause to one individual, $40k limit for cumulative injuries you cause in one accident, and $15k limit in property damage per accident.
So let's say you cause an accident and total $50 car. Your policy will pay the person you hit $15k for his car. Where does he get the additional $35K? From you via law suit.
That means you have a $20k limit for injuries you cause to one individual, $40k limit for cumulative injuries you cause in one accident, and $15k limit in property damage per accident.
So let's say you cause an accident and total $50 car. Your policy will pay the person you hit $15k for his car. Where does he get the additional $35K? From you via law suit.
03-07-2007, 02:11 PM
#86
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: El Paso, Tx
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RE: Teen in a GT?
from what i hear most people are concerned with insurance and teen stupidity. not saying all teens are stupid but tend to make stupid mistake. come on i was there and been arrested twice for street racing and i'm barely 21. when i was 16 i had a 99 tiburon with turbo making 290WHP. not much but for a such small car i was able to pull high 11s with slicks. went though lots of ticket that i'm still paying for.
just respect the car and enjoy it. speeding isn't everything. and no don't let them chevy's play with you. but drive safely
just respect the car and enjoy it. speeding isn't everything. and no don't let them chevy's play with you. but drive safely
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