Should I let my nephew drive the Vette to Prom?
#61
Drifting
As several have already mentioned, you need to verify with your insurance before you can even make a decision otherwise.
If you have collectors insurance, I would bet there is a clause that states NO one under the age of 21 or 25 can drive the vehicle AND they need to be identified by name on the policy as an authorized driver.
If you don't have collectors insurance, it doesn't matter either way because no matter who wrecks it, they'll only give you $500 for the 40 year old car anyway.
Once you determine that and if it's all good, it's your call.
Personally, I think since you already set the precedent with your step-son, the answer is clear (no).
On the other hand, if you want to foster hard feelings within the family, feel free.
You have to live with your decision- After all, it's only (as my dad would say) "painted fiberglass"...
If you have collectors insurance, I would bet there is a clause that states NO one under the age of 21 or 25 can drive the vehicle AND they need to be identified by name on the policy as an authorized driver.
If you don't have collectors insurance, it doesn't matter either way because no matter who wrecks it, they'll only give you $500 for the 40 year old car anyway.
Once you determine that and if it's all good, it's your call.
Personally, I think since you already set the precedent with your step-son, the answer is clear (no).
On the other hand, if you want to foster hard feelings within the family, feel free.
You have to live with your decision- After all, it's only (as my dad would say) "painted fiberglass"...
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I do have full regular insurance so that's not an issue. I'm not at all worried about the car. I'm much more worried about the kids it in. These things don't do well in a wreck. I do like the idea of letting him pick up his date and drive to school and then do a swap. That might work. It's only about 5 miles from their house to the school. Not sure where the girl lives but it can't be that far away. It's not a big town.
I really don't care what the step son thinks. He knows exactly how I feel about his lifestyle. He needs to get his crap together before we do anymore favors for him.
The kid we are talking about barrowing the car is my wife's sister's son so it's not like I am doing favors for my side of the family and not hers. This decision is totally about the quality of the kid involved.
I really don't care what the step son thinks. He knows exactly how I feel about his lifestyle. He needs to get his crap together before we do anymore favors for him.
The kid we are talking about barrowing the car is my wife's sister's son so it's not like I am doing favors for my side of the family and not hers. This decision is totally about the quality of the kid involved.
#63
Even if it were my son I personally would say no. Even if he were responsible, on prom night all kinds of temptations are present and peer pressure is extremely strong. My fear would be for the kids not the car. We can buy another car, we can't replace loved ones.
#64
Safety Car
He may be responsible, but the others there will not be.
Some clown is his mother's minivan or his own POS playing the fool and next thing you know your car eat's it. Or some other guy gets jealous of the "kid with the vette" and they key/egg/slash/run over.... the car to show how tough they are.
Where's the car while they are at the dance? In a parking lot full of teens? It'll be a jerk magnet unless someone is standing by it every minute of the evening.
Not sure how his prom works, maybe he can take his date out for dinner before the prom with it, or for a cruise that afternoon or next day.
Is it for him to drive the car or for his friends to see him driving it?
If everything goes smooth, it's a great memory, if anything goes wrong, it's tainted forever
IMHO
Some clown is his mother's minivan or his own POS playing the fool and next thing you know your car eat's it. Or some other guy gets jealous of the "kid with the vette" and they key/egg/slash/run over.... the car to show how tough they are.
Where's the car while they are at the dance? In a parking lot full of teens? It'll be a jerk magnet unless someone is standing by it every minute of the evening.
Not sure how his prom works, maybe he can take his date out for dinner before the prom with it, or for a cruise that afternoon or next day.
Is it for him to drive the car or for his friends to see him driving it?
If everything goes smooth, it's a great memory, if anything goes wrong, it's tainted forever
IMHO
#65
Drifting
Seems no one has taken the feelings of the date OR the date's parents into account about all of this.
My guess is THEY might have more reservations than anyone about their teenage daughter getting into a 40 year old Vette with a kid that has no real experience under his belt.
They may end up nixing the whole idea anyway and forbid her to even get in.
I probably would.
Just a thought..
Here's a better idea-
Rent them a white stretch limo.
Win-win all around!
Elm
My guess is THEY might have more reservations than anyone about their teenage daughter getting into a 40 year old Vette with a kid that has no real experience under his belt.
They may end up nixing the whole idea anyway and forbid her to even get in.
I probably would.
Just a thought..
Here's a better idea-
Rent them a white stretch limo.
Win-win all around!
Elm
Last edited by ezobens; 04-19-2012 at 05:30 PM.
#66
It's a great idea that could go very wrong, personally i would not go that way, i personally like the Limo idea for so many reason's already mentioned. Get them a Limo they will love it just as much if not more.
Good luck with your decision
Good luck with your decision