Teenager gifted a new Stinger

[falanger]

So I just saw a clip on Instagram where a 16 year old was given a GT2 for his bday. I must be getting old because at one point I would have thought a Stinger would be an awesome first car. Now, it makes me nervous thinking of a new driver having so much HP available. Hell I've been driving for many years and I've gotten sideway several times in my GT2 (admittedly I'm modded and on bad tires, but still).

Would you ever purchase a Stinger or anything powerful for your new teen driver?

 

[Maddog2873]

Not a parent yet but I would have to say it depends on the child.

 

[ShannonC]

In AUS he would be prohibited from driving that type of vehicle for obvious reasons.

 

[SteveCo]

I must be getting old because at one point I would have thought a Stinger would be an awesome first car.

Then i must be getting really old, because I still think that giving your kid a used but reliable Honda or similar as a first car would be an awesome 16th birthday present - and a better choice for many reasons ...

 

[MisterMac]

Heck, we didn't even allow our children to have their license until they hit age 17. So, no.

 

[MIGULZZ]

maybe if the family is into racing ( legally ) and the teen is a capable driver (we cant bash that some are most aren't) if not then it will end up in a ditch on a straight road totaled...(seen it many times)

 

[MIGULZZ]

also I was lucky if I got to drive my parents mini van to school and I was 18... lol

 

[MrSmoofy]

There is a thread on here where someone bought their kid a GT and he wrecked in going 110 and got it repaired for him.

Personally, my kid would not have one, and if he did and wrecked it at 110 I'd kill the kid.

 

[Kamauxx]

There is a thread on here where someone bought their kid a GT and he wrecked in going 110 and got it repaired for him.

Personally, my kid would not have one, and if he did and wrecked it at 110 I'd kill the kid.

I've never seen that. I'd love to read it. Got a link?

 

[MIGULZZ]

good grief that sounds horrible for one as a parent id love for my son to share the same interest in cars as I do(since the wife doesn't care about cars) but if my kid did that id not let him drive a car in a long time, at least not until the kid showed remorse and a respect for speed.

 

[MrSmoofy]

I've never seen that. I'd love to read it. Got a link?

I'll try to find it, the Find on this site sucks I'm not sure what the title of the thread was, said the kid walked away from it unharmed and how much it cost to repair the damage just don't remember

 

[Johnman]

In AUS he would be prohibited from driving that type of vehicle for obvious reasons.

Prohibited by whom? Is there some sort of age/horsepower regulation there?

 

[Jimmer]

So I just saw a clip on Instagram where a 16 year old was given a GT2 for his bday. I must be getting old because at one point I would have thought a Stinger would be an awesome first car. Now, it makes me nervous thinking of a new driver having so much HP available. Hell I've been driving for many years and I've gotten sideway several times in my GT2 (admittedly I'm modded and on bad tires, but still).

Would you ever purchase a Stinger or anything powerful for your new teen driver?

not a chance. I let my 17 year old drive it once just so he'd know why he can never drive it again.

 

[ShannonC]

Prohibited by whom? Is there some sort of age/horsepower regulation there?

State Government. Generally speaking you cannot drive a powerful turbo vehicle unless you have a full licence. There are exceptions for 2.0lt or under in some states.

 

[MerlintheMad]

Would you ever purchase a Stinger or anything powerful for your new teen driver?

I never gave/gifted any of my kids with cars. Or cell phones. Or paid for higher education. I worked my way through college. It's not required of parents to provide all of these things. But many disagree. Oh, well.

 

[MerlintheMad]

maybe if the family is into racing ( legally ) and the teen is a capable driver (we cant bash that some are most aren't) if not then it will end up in a ditch on a straight road totaled...(seen it many times)

I know of a story (told by the originator in the first person), where a rich dad gave his teenaged son a Ferrari for his birthday. The boy totaled it. His attitude was disagreeable to the dad, who replaced the car with "only" a muscle car of some description, to "teach the kid a lesson". Heh: a Ferrari well over a hundred thousand, was too good for the immature boy, so he had to make do with a car that cost somewhat over fifty thousand. Some dad!

 

[Ozstung]

Simply No. The kid needs to learn the value of money and hard work. The kids learned nothing except bragging rights.

 

[GenesisG70]

Teenagers are teenagers I say no, you never know what accident they will be involved with that much powa!

 

[Jimmer]

For me, it's less about the horsepower and more about how quickly the torque is accessible.

 

[eflyguy]

maybe if the family is into racing ( legally ) and the teen is a capable driver (we cant bash that some are most aren't) if not then it will end up in a ditch on a straight road totaled...(seen it many times)

My daughter got a Challenger for her 16th birthday, never had an incident in five years. Added a C5 Corvette last year. That's in addition to her '69 442. She's the only person (besides me) who's driven my Stinger.