Here's my .02 I'm 20 now (will be 21 in July) and the car I've had for the past 3 years (a 95 celica GT I bought myself) has about 135 hp. I've done things with this car that most people find insane. In terms of just driving ablility, turns, twists, finding that right amount of understeer that's actually beneficial in a turn. Mind you this car is N/A, so I now what to expect there. I test drove a rex last month and I was blown away at what 227 hp feels like, and to tell you the truth, I'm a little frightened by what 300 hp will be like with a setup that has almost no turbo lag at all. I will admit that I don't believe I'm ready to handle 300 hp just yet, that's why it will take some time to get used to the power. However, I still want the car, and will purchase one most likely at the end of the year if it's no more than 34k. All on my own as well, no parental involvement. My .02

 

It just depends on the the individual. I think we've all seen punk idiots with '88 accords or ford probes or something similar, weaving in and out of traffic like they need to prove something. I hate that so much because it's very irresponsible and retarded looking. If they got a STi or something, I would fear for my life. Anyway, there are very smart and responsible teens who I wouldn't mind driving a fast car.

The only other reason I wouldn't like really young people driving hot cars is because of (admit it...) jealously. But hey, we're human. I'm jealous of guys with hot girls... it happens. I won't hate any teens for having nice rides unless they flaunt what they probably didn't earn.

 

I don't agree w/everything everyone has said (obviously not everyone has the same opinions). I had a 00' civic si w/a vortech supercharger when i was 16 until August. In the least, i just turned 18 and i bought my rex in september. My parents didn't pay for it either, let alone know about my mods (see below). So saying that we can't "handle" the power is a bad statement. It's more or less being responsible w/it.


Just wanted to get my $1.00 in this post!



p.s. yes some "kids" can't drive, but not all of us can't.

 

OK, so can we stick a fork in this thread yet?

 

Its sounds like everyone in here is JELLES! You’re just mad that your not that 17 or 18 year old kid getting one. If they can afford one, great for them. Have FUN. Just don't be mad because a kid half your age drives a better car then you do!

 

I bet wizard is jealous of people who can spell.

 

Buying a sports car at any age is pretty much a waste of money really.... sports cars are frills and everyone knows it. Why would you buy a wrx when you can buy a civic and then use that extra 15 thousand bucks towards your kids education..... right? AND you save fuel, you save insurance, so it's a TOTALLY more sensible thing to do. But crap, who the heck here has a kid, and bought a civic and did the exact same thing iwas talkin about? well.... OKAY then...

But yeah, i totally agree with you that a 300hp car is kind of a big frill for a kid my age. (i.e. 17-18). But, you can't really BLAME us for wanting an STI. But, that's as far as sports cars i would go. I wouldnt buy an exotic car like ferraris and crap and want a 80 thousand dollar sports car. I'm way more sensible than that. Although i wouldnt mind a used nsx for around 30k. But yeah, like many categories, people in the i-club are way more sensible than other ricer forums and stuff. Anybody will tell you, i even heard it in a BMW forum, " if you buy a wrx, the community is great. You'll get thumbs up from every wrx owner. And people in the wrx community are way cool". So, i'm sure that even for the immature drivers, after reading the forums and stuff, have learned more about STREET racing.

My parents told me they were going to get me a car. The problem with the latter approach in buying FAST cars.... is that it's pretty much a waste of money (that's if you dont wrap your wrx around a pole if you buy it as your first car). You buy a car, use it, then sell if for lesser price, and yeah, you know where that goes.

Cheap performance cars, look at the v8 communities, all they do is try to do brakestands and drag and go through a set of tires every week. I was in autoclass and some v8 friends of mine told me that they did that on a weekly basis. SO yeah, if i can get a wrx, it would be because i want to have it for a LONG time. Trust me, a LONG time. That's why i chose to buy a subie, four doors, pretty fast, tuneable, but sensible.

Yes, it's a statistic that 50 percent of teenage drivers get in an accident before their first year comes up. But, i havent yet, and its almost been two years, altho some old lady clipped me when she tried to come into my lane without looking because she was paying attention to her granddaughter. BUt yeah, i also know ppl who are dumb enough to go racing in open streets and stuff. But my friends... and NOT i.... since i dont have a car, drive to thunderhill and stuff to race and get lessons. That's where its done. One has 1999 m3, one has a NA 1996 supra. They do stupid things sometimes, stupid things i would never do, but they've gotten more mature. But yeah, i've yet to get a ticket or in an accident that im at fault. (knocks on wood). So yeah, but i'm also a subie forum-er, so that makes me all the more smarter. Haha. Wow, long post. BYE

 

I don't mind when parents buy their 16 year olds cars, but I hate it when they don't appreciate what they have. They don't know what it's like to work for something.
Anyway, I am 21 and am most likely going to buy the STi when it comes out. I just got a good job working with computers, so by the summer I’ll be ready to purchase something hot.
I drove a 94 V8 Cougar XR-7 when I was 16 - 18 or 19. Very quick, no accidents, and I am Definitely a big time street racer. It's not really that dangerous if you know how to handle your car and don't take it to extreme.
I have a 91 626, which isn't that slow, but i need a fast car again!! 300hp will make me happy for awhile until I get used to it. Definitely going to slap on some goodies! Got to keep up with my V8 friends!

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