04-05-2009, 10:44 AM
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We dont know anything about your teen and how responsible they are, but I can say this, I was raised in a great home, with loving parents who are still together after 49 years and even though I was very responsible growing up, I still remember my friend and I (17 years old) pushing his moms Honda Prelude to 138 mph. If we had access to a Porsche, I'm sure we would have tried to push it to its limits and probably killed ourselves or others. My two cents, their too young to drive a car with that much speed by himself or with a friend. But it would be great fun for a father and son to take turns at the wheel together!
Last edited by 986Porsche986; 04-05-2009 at 10:48 AM.
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04-05-2009, 11:51 AM
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If I had a kid, I'd do what my father did with me.
The weekend of my 16th b'day, I got my license...and... my dad brought me, along with his 356 to an auto-x.
Learning the limits of the car, as well as my own, in a controlled environment, really taught me to play nice on the street.
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04-05-2009, 12:03 PM
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Well, for one, my father never had a Porsche. If he did, I doubt I would have been allowed to drive it. Lets face it, at 16 we were idiots behind the wheel. Totally indestructable and fearless. Only with age have we accumulated wisdom and tolerance.... and economic means to afford our toys.
Besides, I think if my Dad saw the way I drive my Boxster, he would take away my keys.... and I'm 43.
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04-05-2009, 12:49 PM
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My dad is crazy behind the wheel, he's worse than most 16 year old's. I think that's why I was more responsible, when we rode with him we all thought we were going to die.
it also helps to have a slower car, like the 944. With 130hp I got it up to 130 once... and that took miles and miles. After 100 drag took over and it didn't want to go any faster. Maybe we should have restored the 356 super-90.
Sleeved to 1790cc it might have been as fast as the 944 with crappier brakes and 4" tires.... second thought that might not have been so good. 
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04-05-2009, 04:13 PM
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I am letting my son, now 16, learn to drive the Boxster. The pounding the clutch is taking is probably going to mean a new clutch a little sooner......but that is also part of the master plan....
I will than go to my wife and say...wow! our son toasted the clutch and now I need a new one. That means LWFW, Spec I or II Clutch, RMS and IMS updates.
Oh, and when he gets proficient enough, we are going to do a DE together.
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Past Porsches: 1972 914, 1987 944S, 1976 930, 1986 951, 1999 986, 1992 968, 2001 986 S, 2006 Cayman S, 1986 951 track car, 2001 986 S, 2005 Cayenne
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04-05-2009, 04:23 PM
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I had a 944 when I was 16. I treated that car like gold, but I also bought it myself with a loan from my grandmother and had to work to pay it back so I knew the value of it. I also had to pay all the repairs, etc. I think it depends on the kid. Some would tear it up like my friend who used to have a BMW and ruined the transmission because he was listening to classical music on the highway and at a certain point in the music he'd shift from high gear all the way into 1st or 2nd to make the car go "wheeeeee" with the music.
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04-05-2009, 09:26 PM
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I think some of you guys are being a bit stereotypical. While most teens would probably go nuts if they drove a Porsche, there are a few that would respect what it is, and treat it perfectly. Although I think a defensive driving class would be appropriate as well.
And the concern over a fast performance far for a teen is unwarranted in my opinion. Teens can make stupid decisions liking pulling out in front of someone at a bad moment, but if you have the HP, you can speed up and avoid an accident. Having an agile and fast car is a great thing if you happen to make a mistake.
Just my opinion!
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04-09-2009, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by LoveBunny
I had a 944 when I was 16. I treated that car like gold, but I also bought it myself with a loan from my grandmother and had to work to pay it back so I knew the value of it. I also had to pay all the repairs, etc. I think it depends on the kid. Some would tear it up like my friend who used to have a BMW and ruined the transmission because he was listening to classical music on the highway and at a certain point in the music he'd shift from high gear all the way into 1st or 2nd to make the car go "wheeeeee" with the music.
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Bwa ha! THAT is hilarious! What a nut [case].
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