New Mustang :)
6/2/07, 08:01 PM
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New Mustang :)
Ok first off i just turned 16, and about 5 weeks ago placed the order for my 2007 GT premium mustang. This will be my first car, and yes I know my mom is crazy for buying it for me, but she still thinks im a good kid
. I got alot of upgrades, thats why it had to be built custom. Beng a v8 can i expect to be able to beat most cars on the road. Keep in mind i know what is faster (new corvette and vipers), but cars such as firebird, Grand Prix supercharge etc. If anyone from MI is on here that lives close to port huron. If ya see a Blue Mustang with White shelby stripes dont be afraid to say hi.
. I got alot of upgrades, thats why it had to be built custom. Beng a v8 can i expect to be able to beat most cars on the road. Keep in mind i know what is faster (new corvette and vipers), but cars such as firebird, Grand Prix supercharge etc. If anyone from MI is on here that lives close to port huron. If ya see a Blue Mustang with White shelby stripes dont be afraid to say hi.
6/2/07, 08:35 PM
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First, congrats on the new car, you will love it. Second, a 16 year old doesn't need to be out on the roads trying to show how fast his car is - so drive responsibly. These cars are powerful enough to get you in trouble in a hurry.
6/2/07, 08:47 PM
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Congrats. You are very lucky indeed. Not trying to be a killjoy, but a 16 year old should be concentrating on basic driving skills, mostly staying on the road, not hitting other things, learning the laws of traffic and courtesy, etc. NOT wondering who is fastest! 
Performance driving without experience is asking for it. I've been there. I can't imagine how I lived to be 20. I hope you make it as well. BTW, have you checked insurance rates? Ask what happens to them after one small accident.
Oh, welcome to the site!
This is a great place to learn all you can. Have fun, and I'll try not to be so negative.
Performance driving without experience is asking for it. I've been there. I can't imagine how I lived to be 20. I hope you make it as well. BTW, have you checked insurance rates? Ask what happens to them after one small accident.Oh, welcome to the site!
This is a great place to learn all you can. Have fun, and I'll try not to be so negative.
6/2/07, 09:21 PM
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Congrats...what are the custom goodies?
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Congrats. You are very lucky indeed. Not trying to be a killjoy, but a 16 year old should be concentrating on basic driving skills, mostly staying on the road, not hitting other things, learning the laws of traffic and courtesy, etc. NOT wondering who is fastest! Performance driving without experience is asking for it. I've been there. I can't imagine how I lived to be 20. I hope you make it as well. BTW, have you checked insurance rates? Ask what happens to them after one small accident.
Oh, welcome to the site! This is a great place to learn all you can. Have fun, and I'll try not to be so negative.
Performance driving without experience is asking for it. I've been there. I can't imagine how I lived to be 20. I hope you make it as well. BTW, have you checked insurance rates? Ask what happens to them after one small accident.Oh, welcome to the site!
This is a great place to learn all you can. Have fun, and I'll try not to be so negative.
6/2/07, 11:13 PM
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First: A word of wisdom my father gave me when I turned 17...
If you have a ugly fast car, you have to drive fast to show off.
If you have a nice fast car, you have to drive slow to let every see it...
These pics where taken I was 17...
The day I got it, oops #1, oops #2...
oops #2 was my last accident... I am now 44...
Drive with care my brother...
If you have a ugly fast car, you have to drive fast to show off.
If you have a nice fast car, you have to drive slow to let every see it...
These pics where taken I was 17...
The day I got it, oops #1, oops #2...
oops #2 was my last accident... I am now 44...
Drive with care my brother...
6/3/07, 12:36 AM
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MustangKid: Just say no to racing on the streets,keep it to the track! A GT is a heck of a lot of car,and even more when your a 16 year old...please please please promise us that you will not show off for your friends (or girls..no matter how hot they are..) even if you feel preasured into racing someone....personally i would get a V6 and save the rest for college...
6/3/07, 02:09 AM
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No offense, but your mom is either really ignorant or she wants you dead, and doesn't mind it if you take out a few other people in the process of killing yourself.
It might sound harsh, but it's the truth. No sane parent is going to give their 16 year old a Mustang GT, even if he's a "good kid". Shame on her.
It might sound harsh, but it's the truth. No sane parent is going to give their 16 year old a Mustang GT, even if he's a "good kid". Shame on her.
6/3/07, 02:41 AM
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hey bro, i am 19 almost 20. i got my mustang gt when i was 17. i have treated that car like its my child. lol. not a scratch on her since it was purchased. "knock on wood". just please man, take good care of it and dont street race. there will always be someone bigger and badder than you. but enjoy the car.
6/3/07, 04:27 AM
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First of all, congratulations on the car and welcome to TMS! I'm sure your mom is neither crazy, nor does she want you dead (there are cheaper ways to do that than buying your kid a powerful car).
Most of the good advice you need when you purchase your first car has already been given here, so I'll add my $0.02: remember that there will always be a faster car than yours on the road and a better driver than you around. There's no need to prove how fast your car is, everybody knows that already. In the wise words of Will Smith, please drive yours "two miles an hour, so everybody sees you". At 16 you want to get girls, not prosthetic limbs!
Stay safe and have fun!
Most of the good advice you need when you purchase your first car has already been given here, so I'll add my $0.02: remember that there will always be a faster car than yours on the road and a better driver than you around. There's no need to prove how fast your car is, everybody knows that already. In the wise words of Will Smith, please drive yours "two miles an hour, so everybody sees you". At 16 you want to get girls, not prosthetic limbs!
Stay safe and have fun!
6/3/07, 06:12 AM
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congrats
save the racing for the track
it takes more cool to go the speed limit and drive safely than to drive how your friends want you too.
zero to 60 in 4.9
baby steps man baby steps
post some pics of your new car with the person thats buying it for you
save the racing for the track
it takes more cool to go the speed limit and drive safely than to drive how your friends want you too.
zero to 60 in 4.9
baby steps man baby steps
post some pics of your new car with the person thats buying it for you
6/3/07, 07:35 AM
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I Had my one and only major accident 3 months after i got my licence, learnt the hard way i was not invincible or the greatest driver out there.Same thing happened to my younger brother.He did not listen to my advice luckly he survived.
Youth and 300hp + don't mix very well so take it slow.
If you can't take it slow then at least ask your mum to get you some advanced driver training to at least teach you how to handle the power.
Good luck . John Pony
Youth and 300hp + don't mix very well so take it slow.
If you can't take it slow then at least ask your mum to get you some advanced driver training to at least teach you how to handle the power.
Good luck . John Pony
6/3/07, 07:59 AM
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You will love your new car, and it will be plenty fast enough! There is always someone faster so don't worry about that. A Mustang GT has got nothing to prove. Enjoy it, take good care of it, and appreciate how lucky you are to have a Mustang for your first car.
Just my .02
6/3/07, 08:25 AM
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Congrats on the new ride. Just make sure you take your time getting to know her. Make sure you walk before you run for sure. Believe it or not most of the folks twice your age don't really know how to handle a car (any car) in an emergency situation, so again, take your time. You can get in over your head faster than you can blink and will likely have no chance to save yourself. I'm not trying to preach, but I've seen WAY too many tragedies over the years. Good luck!