CoryKanine
New member
Hey everyone!
I'm looking for my first car, and I know exactly what I want: a 1987 Corvette. My dad thinks that if the one i show him is in a good enough condition for a price he deems reasonable to be a teen's first car, he'd have no problem buying it for me. (87 corvette)
But my MOM, on the other hand, thinks it unwise to have a car with such power as my first. I have a bit of an argument already for this, but i'd like to see if I miss any points here. I'd be bringing up:
-I understand the responsibility in driving a sports car of this caliber
-I'd have a backup beater for use in bad weather
-Yes, they are quick to take off, but they are ALSO fast to turn and stop -- avoiding a potential accident
-It could be an investment for the future
-You won't need to worry about me having a lot of friends in the car: there's only one other seat
-Corvette's are mechanically well-built
-If I have pride in my car, and I will mourn the loss of it, I would be much more cautious behind the wheel than in a, say, Toyota Corolla
That's as far as I've gotten. Of course, i'd use the 'I can pay for __% of the gas and insurance' deal as well. But do you guys think there's anything else I should include?
I'm looking for my first car, and I know exactly what I want: a 1987 Corvette. My dad thinks that if the one i show him is in a good enough condition for a price he deems reasonable to be a teen's first car, he'd have no problem buying it for me. (87 corvette)
But my MOM, on the other hand, thinks it unwise to have a car with such power as my first. I have a bit of an argument already for this, but i'd like to see if I miss any points here. I'd be bringing up:
-I understand the responsibility in driving a sports car of this caliber
-I'd have a backup beater for use in bad weather
-Yes, they are quick to take off, but they are ALSO fast to turn and stop -- avoiding a potential accident
-It could be an investment for the future
-You won't need to worry about me having a lot of friends in the car: there's only one other seat
-Corvette's are mechanically well-built
-If I have pride in my car, and I will mourn the loss of it, I would be much more cautious behind the wheel than in a, say, Toyota Corolla
That's as far as I've gotten. Of course, i'd use the 'I can pay for __% of the gas and insurance' deal as well. But do you guys think there's anything else I should include?