It's Official- Got my first car!
08-28-04, 03:04 PM
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It's Official- Got my first car!
Well after about 3 months of searching for new and used cars it was narrowed down to these:
New: Mazda 3s 5 door, Scion TC, Acura RSX
Used: 2003 Honda Accord Coupe V6 EX with all options, 1999 Lexus GS400
I am now happy to say I am the first time owner of a Lexus GS400, although I can't drive it anywhere except for the neighborhood since the DMV is closed on weekends.
1999 Pearl White Lexus GS400
New: Mazda 3s 5 door, Scion TC, Acura RSX
Used: 2003 Honda Accord Coupe V6 EX with all options, 1999 Lexus GS400
I am now happy to say I am the first time owner of a Lexus GS400, although I can't drive it anywhere except for the neighborhood since the DMV is closed on weekends.
1999 Pearl White Lexus GS400
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08-28-04, 03:26 PM
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Congratulations!
08-28-04, 03:56 PM
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Jeez kid, I got a Camry when I turned 16. You're so lucky!
Be careful though! I don't want to sound like someone's father, but I'm 17 and have had my license for a year now and I have done some things I regret. I've driven too fast in the rain, taken corners too quick, gunned it to pass someone in a merge when I should have slowed down, passed when I barely made it without a head on collision, ect. and it's at those times when I learn why my parents bought me a car with 133HP. If I had much more than that, I'm sure I'd be dead and I mean that. Speed and performance are an addictive thing, so be careful. With an engine like that I would be tempted to drive like a maniac (and trust me I would), but please be safe! The adrenaline rush is awesome, but just make sure you're making the right choice everytime you get behind the wheel.
Sorry for the rant!
-Michael-
Be careful though! I don't want to sound like someone's father, but I'm 17 and have had my license for a year now and I have done some things I regret. I've driven too fast in the rain, taken corners too quick, gunned it to pass someone in a merge when I should have slowed down, passed when I barely made it without a head on collision, ect. and it's at those times when I learn why my parents bought me a car with 133HP. If I had much more than that, I'm sure I'd be dead and I mean that. Speed and performance are an addictive thing, so be careful. With an engine like that I would be tempted to drive like a maniac (and trust me I would), but please be safe! The adrenaline rush is awesome, but just make sure you're making the right choice everytime you get behind the wheel.
Sorry for the rant!
-Michael-
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08-28-04, 04:55 PM
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Originally posted by MPLexus301
Jeez kid, I got a Camry when I turned 16. You're so lucky!
Be careful though! I don't want to sound like someone's father, but I'm 17 and have had my license for a year now and I have done some things I regret. I've driven too fast in the rain, taken corners too quick, gunned it to pass someone in a merge when I should have slowed down, passed when I barely made it without a head on collision, ect. and it's at those times when I learn why my parents bought me a car with 133HP. If I had much more than that, I'm sure I'd be dead and I mean that. Speed and performance are an addictive thing, so be careful. With an engine like that I would be tempted to drive like a maniac (and trust me I would), but please be safe! The adrenaline rush is awesome, but just make sure you're making the right choice everytime you get behind the wheel.
Sorry for the rant!
-Michael-
Jeez kid, I got a Camry when I turned 16. You're so lucky!
Be careful though! I don't want to sound like someone's father, but I'm 17 and have had my license for a year now and I have done some things I regret. I've driven too fast in the rain, taken corners too quick, gunned it to pass someone in a merge when I should have slowed down, passed when I barely made it without a head on collision, ect. and it's at those times when I learn why my parents bought me a car with 133HP. If I had much more than that, I'm sure I'd be dead and I mean that. Speed and performance are an addictive thing, so be careful. With an engine like that I would be tempted to drive like a maniac (and trust me I would), but please be safe! The adrenaline rush is awesome, but just make sure you're making the right choice everytime you get behind the wheel.
Sorry for the rant!
-Michael-
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Took a s-turn too fast and lost control skidding sideways into a huge georgia pine. If the impact was a few feet closer to the front of the car it could have turned out quite different.. i got lucky
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08-28-04, 05:24 PM
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usmanj - congrats on getting a GS400 as your first car, that's totally amazing. I didn't own a car until I was 21 and that was a 1983 Honda Prelude (about 100HP I think!).
I can't stress enough how careful you're going to have to be. I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend you go to some kind of driving course. Also, the stock GS400 has more engine than suspension in my opinion, so you can easily get out of control, so BE CAREFUL!!!!!!
I can't stress enough how careful you're going to have to be. I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend you go to some kind of driving course. Also, the stock GS400 has more engine than suspension in my opinion, so you can easily get out of control, so BE CAREFUL!!!!!!
08-28-04, 05:35 PM
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CONgrats man
another white gs hmmmmm
too bad you didnt pick blue
J/Klooks real nice
hope to see you at the meets this year
johnny
be sure to look inn the northeast forum for the the NE/SE meet next year
08-28-04, 06:15 PM
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Took a s-turn too fast and lost control skidding sideways into a huge georgia pine. If the impact was a few feet closer to the front of the car it could have turned out quite different.. i got lucky
Took a s-turn too fast and lost control skidding sideways into a huge georgia pine. If the impact was a few feet closer to the front of the car it could have turned out quite different.. i got lucky
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08-28-04, 06:39 PM
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Wow, what a 1st car to have! Did you pay for it yourself?
I hope you have driven lesser cars so that you can fully appreciate this remarkable machine. As others have said, be careful and don't kill yourself. This is a FAST car and you don't have enough driving experience to explore its potential. I know it tempting, but you don't want to crash this thing.
Sorry to preach.
Congratulations!
I hope you have driven lesser cars so that you can fully appreciate this remarkable machine. As others have said, be careful and don't kill yourself. This is a FAST car and you don't have enough driving experience to explore its potential. I know it tempting, but you don't want to crash this thing.
Sorry to preach.
Congratulations!
08-28-04, 10:56 PM
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Originally posted by usmanj
No I didn't pay for this myself- Gift from Parents. Waiting for Monday to come so I can "really" drive it. Thanks for the feedback guys.
No I didn't pay for this myself- Gift from Parents. Waiting for Monday to come so I can "really" drive it. Thanks for the feedback guys.
Be careful. I'm 19 and utterly demolished my first car when I was 17. Thank god it was a '93 Lexus or else I may not be sitting here today.
Please do not make the same mistake I did and take things slow and easy.
-Anthony