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duqette

June 20, 2009, 11:11:05 AM
I need some guy type advice.

Here's the situation: After years of not owning a car, riding a variety of motorcycles (not all at once), my BF went and bought a car. A new car. It's a sports car, convertible, leather seats, all the fancy accessories you could possibly desire. I would love to drive this car. My car is a fun little Fit, but not that much fun. It's not sports car fun.

We both have an appreciation of all things with motors and wheels, and he has in fact offered to let me drive the new car. (Yes, he's the best BF ever.  [cheeky])

But, he did it with enough hesitation that I declined, figuring that it'd be comparable to driving with my mom when I was a teenager. Besides, it's brand new! I could tell he didn't really want to let any one else drive it. Not yet.

My question for the guys is, how long do I need to wait before I can take him up on his offer to let me drive it? How will I know that it's really OK for me to drive his new baby?
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ducatiz

#1
June 20, 2009, 11:13:30 AM
if you love him

don't ever drive the car

don't bring it up again

just smile and say "no thanks baby" when he offers again.

my wife is wonderful

i'd rather have my nuts in a vise before letting her drive my car.

my brother in law is the same about his car, esp after his wife smashed the front and rear fenders (it's a Lotus)

pretty much every guy i know is that way. 

just don't do it.
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Statler

#2
June 20, 2009, 11:27:41 AM Last Edit: June 20, 2009, 11:34:17 AM by Statler
He offered.   Say thank you and drive it like you stole it.

He needs to learn the life lesson that he shouldn't say things he doesn't mean.   You are just helping him improve himself.
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ducatiz

#3
June 20, 2009, 11:41:02 AM
Quote from: Statler on June 20, 2009, 11:27:41 AM
He offered.   Say thank you and drive it like you stole it.

He needs to learn the life lesson that he shouldn't say things he doesn't mean.   You are just helping him improve himself.


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Howie

#4
June 20, 2009, 11:45:34 AM
Officially, the GTI is my car, the Passat is the wife's.  She usually doesn't drive my car because she wears a brace on her left foot that she would have to remove since it has a manual transmission, but she can drive it anytime she wants.  They are only cars.

duqette

#5
June 20, 2009, 12:07:52 PM
Quote from: Statler on June 20, 2009, 11:27:41 AM
He offered.   Say thank you and drive it like you stole it.


Is there any other way (to drive it)?  [evil]
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He Man

#6
June 20, 2009, 12:26:12 PM
Quote from: duqette on June 20, 2009, 12:07:52 PM
Is there any other way (to drive it)?  [evil]

Driving it cause you stole it! Now go grab the keys and make sure he paid his insurance premium.

Popeye the Sailor

#7
June 20, 2009, 12:27:37 PM
He just needs to get over a worry of dings. Go put a few in it first.




Or just take him out, let him get drunk, then drive it home.




+11tybillion to Statlers advice-go flog it up 84.
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#8
June 20, 2009, 12:39:01 PM
do it [evil]
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#9
June 20, 2009, 01:17:00 PM
depends- what car are we talkin' about?
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superjohn

#10
June 20, 2009, 01:34:29 PM
Quote from: Fat Freddy's Cat on June 20, 2009, 11:13:30 AM
if you love him

don't ever drive the car

don't bring it up again

just smile and say "no thanks baby" when he offers again.

my wife is wonderful

i'd rather have my nuts in a vise before letting her drive my car.

my brother in law is the same about his car, esp after his wife smashed the front and rear fenders (it's a Lotus)

pretty much every guy i know is that way. 

just don't do it.

+1. No one drives my cars, or rides my motorcycles. But then again, I don't offer either.

Bun-bun

#11
June 20, 2009, 01:58:38 PM
This thread needs a poll.

I love my wife. She's smart, beautiful, sexy, and my best friend.

She will NEVER drive my sports car.

She can drive the truck, the van, or her car.

Ride a bicycle, or take the bus.

Period.
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KnightofNi

#12
June 20, 2009, 02:03:40 PM
once again, i find myself thinkign the same way as Mr I.

Quote from: MrIncredible on June 20, 2009, 12:27:37 PM
He just needs to get over a worry of dings. Go put a few in it first.

Or just take him out, let him get drunk, then drive it home.


;D ;D ;D

also, thanks to my g/fs driving record, it would be a tough call to offer her keys to any vehicle i own or may own. esp if it's a sportier car.

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#13
June 20, 2009, 02:15:36 PM
Quote from: KnightofNi on June 20, 2009, 02:03:40 PM

also, thanks to my g/fs driving record, it would be a tough call to offer her keys to any vehicle i own or may own. esp if it's a sportier car.


My wife ceases to be a good driver as soon as she puts her car into "reverse"... she ain't touching my WRX... it isn't fancy, but I love that damned car!
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zzilla

#14
June 20, 2009, 02:24:55 PM
1) Start engine

2) Position shifter in 1st gear position

3) Increase engine RPM to 4k-5k

4) Dump Clutch resulting in smoky burnout

5) Repeat at each intersection you are forced to stop at









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