Date Dilemma

[Mark_T]

Funny how, no matter what our age, we still seem to have parent issues. I took my Boxster to show my mom and dad when I first got it. My father's only reaction was "What did you buy that for?" and my mother was chirping something about "old men and sports cars". Out of everyone that has ever seen it, the only people to react with negativity and nasty remarks were my own parents. Nice, eh? Really took the shine off it for me.

To this day, I completely refuse to discus any aspect of the car with them and neither has had, or ever will have, a ride in it. It reminded me of the reason I left home when I was 18 - their similar reaction to a '65 Montcalm convertible that I had the audicity to buy without first obtaining their blessing.

I'd tell your dad to stuff his jetski and go get one of your own. He's got a lot of nerve to even ask to borrow it considering the history - both his reaction to your purchase and his willingness to abuse nice machinery.

[Ghostrider 310]

Originally Posted by Mark_T

Funny how, no matter what our age, we still seem to have parent issues. I took my Boxster to show my mom and dad when I first got it. My father's only reaction was "What did you buy that for?" and my mother was chirping something about "old men and sports cars". Out of everyone that has ever seen it, the only people to react with negativity and nasty remarks were my own parents. Nice, eh? Really took the shine off it for me.

To this day, I completely refuse to discus any aspect of the car with them and neither has had, or ever will have, a ride in it. It reminded me of the reason I left home when I was 18 - their similar reaction to a '65 Montcalm convertible that I had the audicity to buy without first obtaining their blessing.

I'd tell your dad to stuff his jetski and go get one of your own. He's got a lot of nerve to even ask to borrow it considering the history - both his reaction to your purchase and his willingness to abuse nice machinery.

What am I in the twilight zone? I can't relate because my parents if they ever borrowed anything returned it in excellent condition. To say his dad is a dick for asking is a bit over the top, I'm sure junior caused some missed nights in the lazyboy with a beer during the first sixteen years. It's a car and the rig you want to use has a combined value that frankly surpasses it easily. Sounds like you should take your own ride and go swimming. My dad doesn't know who I am anymore but when he did he could have any damn stupid wiget I owned.

[rdc8118]

Back in the early 90's i had a 944. An immediate family member kept nagging at me to allow him to drive it. I finally caved in and let him. He lost it around a corner and slammed it into a tree. The car was a total write off. He walked away and my insurance went up for the next five years. After that incident no one is allowed to drive my cars.

[ProjectM96]

Originally Posted by rdc8118

Back in the early 90's i had a 944. An immediate family member kept nagging at me to allow him to drive it. I finally caved in and let him. He lost it around a corner and slammed it into a tree. The car was a total write off. He walked away and my insurance went up for the next five years. After that incident no one is allowed to drive my cars.

My girlfriend wants to drive it. She keeps nagging me about it. She drives stick, but not that well. I said to her, "do you want a diamond ring? Because I won't be able to buy a ring if I have to pay $2000 for a clutch."

She stopped asking after that.

[Ghostrider 310]

Originally Posted by ProjectM96

My girlfriend wants to drive it. She keeps nagging me about it. She drives stick, but not that well. I said to her, "do you want a diamond ring? Because I won't be able to buy a ring if I have to pay $2000 for a clutch."

She stopped asking after that.

How bout when she's sporting the ring, still think it's just yours? Best of luck with that negotiation, you're going to need it.

[ProjectM96]

Originally Posted by Ghostrider 310

How bout when she's sporting the ring, still think it's just yours? Best of luck with that negotiation, you're going to need it.

Good Point, I will think of something.

[Ghostrider 310]

Originally Posted by ProjectM96

Good Point, I will think of something.

Whatever you come up with better have an appeasing effect, it will never be more clear to you who has always held the keys to the "funhouse" than when you finally slide that ring on.

[Kenny Boxster]

Originally Posted by ProjectM96

My girlfriend wants to drive it. She keeps nagging me about it. She drives stick, but not that well. I said to her, "do you want a diamond ring? Because I won't be able to buy a ring if I have to pay $2000 for a clutch."

She stopped asking after that.

Haha, made me chuckle.

Only time a man refuses a woman from handling his stick!

[jrj3rd]

Let him borrow the Box. It's just a car.

You seem to have no problem borrowing his ski as well as SUVs that do not even belong to him. Be an adult and act like one.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by ProjectM96

My girlfriend wants to drive it. She keeps nagging me about it. She drives stick, but not that well. I said to her, "do you want a diamond ring? Because I won't be able to buy a ring if I have to pay $2000 for a clutch."

She stopped asking after that.

On that same note, if you "F..." up the SUV it will need to be restored before it goes back to the dealership, are you able & willing to do that. Is your Dad willing & able to restore your Boxster to the condition he receives it in? If so & you are both men of your word then you have nothing to worry about.