Would you sell.....

[SVTCOBRA]

A 305 HP Cobra Convertible to a 15 year old boy????

Got a call today from the dad.

He's looking to buy his 15 yr old boy a Cobra or GT now so that he is used to it when he gets his license....

He's 1.5 hours away and is thinking about coming tomorrow to look it over.I'm thinking about telling him not to bother coming.My son is 15 and he ain't going to get it.

Was just wondering what you guys think in the G General FORUM....Seems to be more older owners here than the regular General

[Kckouki]

The thing is with me, when I sold my truck I could care less who it went to as long as I got it gone for my asking price.

If they are willing to pay for it then I say yes, the would be one hell of a first car and I know i'd kill myself in it.

[heliochrome85]

if it were me, id just say, its not a good idea. the car is dangerous unless you are really careful. OR just tell him it sold. i dunno. im with you on this. too many damn kids in trees because mom and dad dont know how to parent properly.

[Kenrik]

It's not your problem..

if he does not buy it from you he will buy another one from someone else...

Either way that kid will have a sports car.

[smockers83]

I'd say no. Too many times do first time drivers have an oopsie daisy (yeah, I said it) as they are learning. If the dad wants the kid to get used to a Mustang, work him into it by starting out with something smaller as he learns. That way he can mess up a car no one really cares about. You don't let a kid who needs to learn how to ride a bike learn on a Harley or crotch rocket, you give him a set of training wheels with some pedals first.

[SVTCOBRA]

With the 97 coupe I had, I got run off the road by a truck.And, I went after him in the other direction.I went into 2nd gear pretty hot, was gritting my teeth...The back end came around on me and scared the SH** out of me!!!I wasn't even speed shifting.This was with 245 730 Potenzas which were sticky.I put 275's on it the next month.

My current cobra only has 245's.

[tollboothwilley]

The parent obviously is going to buy whatever he thinks the kid deserves and I doubt anything you can do will change that.

Just sell him the car if you get the $$ out of it that you are looking for.

Its probably not a smart choice for them but everyone has to make their own choices in life.

[zozoka1212]

I do agree with you. You can say no but he will buy the car somewhere else. I would not buy a car like that for my son that is for sure. He is 13. If he gets his license he'll have some entry car(not Honda). Once he learned how to drive then he can move up.

But as I said you can't change their mind. I think we would understand if you say no to them. At least most of us with teenager kids.

zozo

[Raylo]

I say sell it. Like others have said he will just buy another cobra from someone else.

[av8or]

like everyone here has mentioned, it is not your concern who drives your ride... your'e just delaying the inevitable... a spoiled kid gets what a spoiled kid wants... if they can pay the price, even a "granny" should not be deprived of driving a fast car... just make sure you get out of the way when you see them...

[MagicM]

As long as you get what you want for it, you shouldn't care if you're selling it to a 3 foot grey alien.

[johnparkyourcar]

try explaining to the dad that its not a good idea to sell a cobra to such a young kid. but if he still wants it and offers a good deal, then sell it and itll be the dads problem now

[rn79870]

What's with that father anyway. Stupid idea. Stoooopid idea.

I wouldn't let him have it, recommend he get his kid a GTR instead.

[SVTCOBRA]

^ or how about a loaded gun dipped in vaseline....here, catch son!

[Jacko3]

SVTCOBRA:

When one deals with other human beings, compassion and labor of love, must play a role in your transactions and decisions as it affects others. Many, these days don't see a need for these characteristics in their daly lives.

This means, if i were in your shoes, as long as the father will be buying it himself, make sure you demand of the father to supervise his son whenever he is driving, and never let him drive alone until he is 18---a 305 Hp car is no joke for a maturing mind. You have a son that is 15, so you can see why you have a comparative obligation of a labor of love to act as if that other 15 year old was your own son.

If the dad promises to supervise the young man, then sell him the car. Then, in your conscience, you know you have done your part.

Don't be a emotional victim to a decision you may live to remember for the rest of your life, if anything happens to that young man, since you also have a 15 year old. This isn't about selling a car, its about the responsibility we all have for our daily transactions and activities.

I am generally reckless with myself. But when others are involved, i am extra careful and hyper vigilant in ensuring their safety and self preservation. Just my 2 cents. Money ain't everything, and it ain't cut out to be all that it is said to be.

[Beancooker]

Yeah, I'd sell anything to anyone, as long as they had the money. What he does with the car after you sell it, is his business. If his parents allow him to buy it, then well, no harm done.

Yeah, I know, I have no conscience.

[awdjdmtalon]

A lot of very good points made by everyone. I would have a hard time selling that car to a kid too. I know how I was at 16. Hell I wrecked a car within 3 hrs of getting my license, then totalled a car in 24 hrs after that.

On the other had. This kid my have experience of driving hi power cars. There are a lot of kids out there today that race. Everything from circle track to drag.

I'd find out if the kid has any experience and go from there.

Just my .02

[bbpathfinder]

Its not your job to police what rich daddy does with HIS car.If wants to pay for it,and give it to his kid,that falls on HIM if anything goes wrong.....But I'm w/most everyone else,thats way to much car for a 16yr old.I got in enough trouble driving a old Impala,let alone any kind of sports car!

[Slider4105]

Warn the guy before hand and let the father test drive it. Talk to him about it and make sure he knows what hes getting into. If he still wants it sell him it. If the kid wraps it around a tree....meh natural selection. Sounds like the dad wants to get him to learn in it first though so after a year or driving it around he may be okay at it.

[SVTCOBRA]

Thanks for the advice guys!!! Gave me something to think about!!

I may have scared him off yesterday cause he hasn't called back!!

I know that I sounded stunned that he would consider the car for his son. I remember asking him if he knew that it has 305 HP. And, that it was a 5 speed.

I just got back from letting my 15 yr old take his first turn at the wheel of the Cobra. We did this in a Church parking lot...

He did pretty good! Actually, did better at first and then got progressively worse, and we left on a good run.

[Jacko3]

SVTCOBRA:

You did not scare the man away. It was your karma that did so. When one is connected in a pure way to their source, most major concerns which their inner being (spirit) comes in contact with, is usually solved by their source of being, as a consequence of their connection to the source fo their being. There was a lot more going on beyond the conscious and obvious that you were not aware of, which took care of the issue.

Many are not connected to their source, and so are not connected to the rest of their own world and universe.

[SVTCOBRA]

Jacko, I think you may be on to it!

[Kenrik]

SVTCOBRA:

You did not scare the man away. It was your karma that did so. When one is connected in a pure way to their source, most major concerns which their inner being (spirit) comes in contact with, is usually solved by their source of being, as a consequence of their connection to the source fo their being. There was a lot more going on beyond the conscious and obvious that you were not aware of, which took care of the issue.

Many are not connected to their source, and so are not connected to the rest of their own world and universe.

Your dealer must be selling you some good ****...

[Jacko3]

[Kckouki]

Your dealer must be selling you some good ****...

[TeflonG35]

How about you decide when you meet the man and his son? I know some mature 15 year olds. Also there are plenty of kids who get muscle cars for their first car. Huge v8s and loud. How is that any different then getting a pony car?

[Jacko3]

SVTCOBRA:

We all live in multiple dimensions in a singular existence. We are both physical and spiritual beings. Both are constantly interacting all the time, while determining the consequences of our actions and the extent of those consequences. Connecting to the source, allows us to experience prevoyance of that future of consequnces both in the physical and in the spirtual realm, and thus, enabling our avoidance of such consequences, if it be unsavory.

[Jacko3]

You are completely right. However, what if this 15 year old in question, is not one of those usual 15 year olds you have just described? What then? This is why SVTCOBRA's karma has been a great asset to him in the right decision being made through the help and assistant of his source.

[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

We should just call Jacko GOD!

Sell the Effing Car lol.. Get good money and make sure he transfers the title lol...

The kid is going to get his way anyway lol

V8's are bad on gas... have you seen the price? Sell it and still with your G35... Maybe add a vortec with the money from the cobra!

DJ

[SVTCOBRA]

V8's are bad on gas... have you seen the price? Sell it and still with your G35... Maybe add a vortec with the money from the cobra!

DJ

Cobra gets better MPG than both my G sedan & coupe.Cobra engine is not just your normal Furd engine.....

Vortech on the coupe would be