Don't try this at home! 16 year old does 142 in a 55 and lives to tell about it

It really has nothin to do with the WRX. When I was 19 I did 140 with my 93 Maxima on the I-5 on my way to SF. The point is that when you're young you're careless and stupid. I wont deny that it was very exciting though.

— GTR35 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/12/2007 3:19:13 PM | | Votes: 2   

nobody age 16 with an impreza is going to be responsible. i'm 16 and i would never let myself drive one, it's too dangerous. and dong 142? absolute idiot.

— Rupert (View Profile)

Posted on 1/12/2007 12:25:45 PM | | Votes: -2   

too dangerous to drive one? going 142 yeah. but now now... i've had a rex for 4 years now and there's been more than one time when that thing kept me on track, even with 205/16" winter tires that look like they should be on a motorcycle, the suspension and center of gravity on it will make you swear it defies the laws of physics. Like GTR35 said, you can do those speeds in cars with a lot less power, i don't think a wrx is what it is because of it's speed, but those invisible tracks that it seems to ride on... I also owned a two e46s before this and they don't even compare, with 18" rims, sport suspension and all... don't be scared of control

— Spuck (View Profile)

Posted on 1/12/2007 3:44:30 PM | | Votes: 1   

I'm sorry, but you don't teach responsibility by handing a 16 year old a car as capable as a WRX. Having once been a teenager myself, I know that the temptation will more than likely be too great. Not to mention the fact that any teenage passengers with the driver will not be encouraging him/her to slow down or drive responsively.

It's one thing if you're in the car with them, it's another thing if you're just tossing them the keys and saying "Have fun."

At 142 MPH, it just takes a little bump in the road or a small miscalculation on the driver's part to cause a horrific accident. Not to mention animals such as deer running across the highway.

In my opinion, part of being a responsible parent is teaching your kids how to drive correctly, the other part is making sure they are driving a car that's appropriate for their age/skills.

Most people are over their heads at 90MPH on a public road (but few realize it). 142 MPH for a 16 year old is a tragedy waiting to happen.

DJ

— dj06482 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/15/2007 7:46:37 AM | | Votes: 1   

Wow. A 330i at 17.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 1/12/2007 10:08:15 PM | | Votes: 1   

spoilt brat.
i'll be lucky if i get a 10 year old golf.
no offence btw.
but seriously, 330i! Why? how?

— Rupert (View Profile)

Posted on 1/13/2007 4:06:44 PM | | Votes: 1   

I know!

I had to buy the Datsun I got from my father. The first car I ever had that was nicer than a 330i was my A6 2.7T! And I got it in my forties!

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 1/15/2007 1:09:27 AM | | Votes: 1   

you had a 740 age 16?
what's the insurance like? (in the uk nobody would insure a 16 YO on a 740)

— Rupert (View Profile)

Posted on 1/13/2007 4:10:17 PM | | Votes: 1   

Insurance (as I recall) was around $5,000/yr just for me and that was some time ago. Thankfully my parents picked up the bill - I was a fortunate kid

— BMW740Z4 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/13/2007 9:58:27 PM | | Votes: 1   

5000 dollars a year!
that's not very much. honesly, it's 5000 a year for a VW golf here.
my dad has a 740, and i know there is no way i will ever drive that.

— Rupert (View Profile)

Posted on 1/14/2007 7:01:31 AM | | Votes: 1   

I remember two months ago when I was (insert age here), I went 130mph with the S4 at 1AM on the highway. Nobody was there. It was a hoot!

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 1/15/2007 1:10:48 AM | | Votes: 2   

5000 a year for a Golf! - All I can say is: Proud to be an American!

You guys need a revolt or something.

S4Cabrio: respect (do it again!)

— BMW740Z4 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/15/2007 9:34:33 PM | | Votes: 1