My 65 year old father who has never driven a fast car now wants one.

"My citroen won't start" (lucasboechat)
04/13/2015 at 22:24 • Filed to: None

Because he has never owned one and now is the time, because he is getting old. Is that a good idea?

DISCUSSION (20)

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > My citroen won't start
04/13/2015 at 22:25

Yes.

But armored.

My citroen won't start > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
04/13/2015 at 22:25

Always armored, he won't have anything else.

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > My citroen won't start
04/13/2015 at 22:27

Yes, it's a fantastic idea.

He's getting old and if he waits too long it won't be a fantastic idea.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > My citroen won't start
04/13/2015 at 22:28

Excellent.

I'm sure you're wondering why I'm so eager.

Here is why:

wafflesnfalafel > My citroen won't start
04/13/2015 at 22:29

Hell yes. (You just need to have the, "please don't flip your vette", talk with him.)

Birddog > My citroen won't start
04/13/2015 at 22:29

Absolutely. My pop didn't buy his first Harley until 62, because he never had one. He's still riding at 72.

My citroen won't start > beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard
04/13/2015 at 22:34

That makes sense, I just don't want him to oversteer in the rain and crash into something.

My citroen won't start > wafflesnfalafel
04/13/2015 at 22:35

My mom probably will.

My citroen won't start > Birddog
04/13/2015 at 22:36

That's nice, now I'm happy my dad never liked bikes, I'd be real worried if he wanted a Harley, my dad has no balance at all.

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > My citroen won't start
04/13/2015 at 22:47

you're now every parent when their teenager buys a sports car.

Armoured? big Merc? I reckon a modern one of those would be pretty hard to crash with traction control on.

desertdog5051 > My citroen won't start
04/13/2015 at 22:54

Encourage him to buy what you would like to own in a few years.

My citroen won't start > desertdog5051
04/13/2015 at 22:59

He would never ever buy a 600 Grosser. Dad likes new-ish cars.

My citroen won't start > beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard
04/13/2015 at 23:00

I hope so, he drives very cautiously to the point of driving me insane.

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > My citroen won't start
04/13/2015 at 23:26

sounds like youve got nothing to worry about.

That said, I drive like a nun with my Dad in the car. Maybe he's a secret hoon on his owb?

My citroen won't start > beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard
04/13/2015 at 23:28

Nah, he never gets any tickets. My mom lost her license for the second time this year.

Dunnik > My citroen won't start
04/14/2015 at 00:47

Um, well, two thoughts, in this order:

1. Good for him! #YOLO

2. He is aware, I trust, that at 65 his reflexes, hand-eye coordination and eyesight (especially judging speed and/or distance) are not what they used to be when he was 25? Yes? OK, good, see #1 above.

Is the pic above an indication of what he's thinking, or is this wishful thinking on your part?

My citroen won't start > Dunnik
04/14/2015 at 00:48

That's what he is thinking about, he's been driving a lot worse lately, but he's very cautious.

Dunnik > My citroen won't start
04/14/2015 at 01:04

Very cautious eh?

Not a word I'd associate with the C63. To stuff a big, hoking eight in a little car like that might be considered incautious. To drive one to the limits of its abilities would be even more incautious. It does have a reputation for being a bit of a handful.

You should narrow down what he considers "fast". It's possible he might be perfectly satisfied with the C300. It's not fast fast, but it's pretty damn quick. Then again, the new C-Class looks like melted butter, ugh. Perhaps a off-lease CPO?

My citroen won't start > Dunnik
04/14/2015 at 02:08

He really wants a modern AMG, I tried telling him to upgrade his E250 to a E500 but no dice.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > My citroen won't start
04/14/2015 at 09:59

Better late than never. How could you ever say you lived a full life if you never had a fast car?