What Parts for a 17 year old ?

Okman335 · 05-28-2010, 04:30 PM

I've been saving up money for my car, and my dad went to the bank and checked up on my savings, and he came home surprised about how much I had in my bank, so he asked why I had so much, and I told him it was for my 335i id like to purchase within two years. He said if I was so encouraged to buy the car, he'd pay for most of it, so I'll prob have a little chunk of money for mods (still saving for gas,food,college,etc) What would you guys recommend ? I'd personally go for suspension,sway bars, lightweight wheels and tires first, but I need something to go off of.

Thanks
Okman

Saigon · 05-28-2010, 04:35 PM

your dad is a nice guy lol

lpphreakx06 · 05-28-2010, 04:41 PM

How much do you have saved up?

infinitekidM2C · 05-28-2010, 04:42 PM

What does "17 year old" got to do with it? These types of "i'm only 19 but getting a 335" come off as bragging. Not saying you are but that's how most of them come off.

BMW_TT · 05-28-2010, 04:44 PM

A helmet

asian010 · 05-28-2010, 04:47 PM

get the car first.

Bogo Shipyo · 05-28-2010, 04:48 PM

a beater rear wheel drive car (o=

ktmsmr12 · 05-28-2010, 04:48 PM

I would find a good performance driving school in your area and take the course. You may be an excellent driver, but the course would only help make you better.

I was roadracing motorcycles at age 15 and I thought I was super fast. I took a professional riding 2 day track class and it showed me how to be fast, consistent, and smooth. It also prepares you for the unexpected.

JDLM · 05-28-2010, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by asian010

get the car first.

jaco · 05-28-2010, 04:55 PM

You checked on how much college is recently?

Okman335 · 05-28-2010, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by asian010

get the car first.

ouch

Okman335 · 05-28-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by infinitekid2002

What does "17 year old" got to do with it? These types of "i'm only 19 but getting a 335" come off as bragging. Not saying you are but that's how most of them come off.

I really hope I didn't come off like that, I joined the forum not to show off, but learn about the vehicle im interested in and gain all the information I can before I get behind the wheel. I am truly sorry if I came off too strong about the whole thing.

Okman335 · 05-28-2010, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ktmsmr12

I would find a good performance driving school in your area and take the course. You may be an excellent driver, but the course would only help make you better.

I was roadracing motorcycles at age 15 and I thought I was super fast. I took a professional riding 2 day track class and it showed me how to be fast, consistent, and smooth. It also prepares you for the unexpected.

I really hope Skip Barber comes around.

Okman335 · 05-28-2010, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bogoshipyo

a beater rear wheel drive car (o=

way ahead of you, not rear wheel drive but a 98 Subaru Outback

ktmsmr12 · 05-28-2010, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Okman335

I really hope Skip Barber comes around.

100% agree

col4bin · 05-28-2010, 05:11 PM

I really hate threads like this. Daddy buying their kid a BMW and it's their first car. Yeah....it sounds like you are bragging. Weak. Maybe the first thing you should get is a drivers license.

Diggy Diggy · 05-28-2010, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by col4bin

I really hate threads like this. Daddy buying their kid a BMW and it's their first car. Yeah....it sounds like you are bragging. Weak. Maybe the first thing you should get is a drivers license.

+1

You should also start out with a slower car first... anything in the mid 14s through the 1/4th is plenty fast enough for a first car. Just my opinion though...

mechanixhorseman · 05-28-2010, 05:14 PM

Must be nice.

Delta0311 · 05-28-2010, 05:15 PM

Learn to drive and I mean drive well. Then you go and get the car and finally the parts. Right now this is kind of like buying rubbers and not having a chick to use them on.

SoQuick · 05-28-2010, 05:22 PM

+1 to every reply

ktmsmr12 · 05-28-2010, 05:28 PM

Lets give the kid a break. We all know we would have loved to have a 335i for a first car. Half of us would have gotten arrested or killed, but we would have loved the car. There are some great 15-20 y/o drivers and or racers. With age comes experience, but we were all young at one point.

I remember a reporter asking a driver why he crashed. The driver said, "I went into turn two and ran out of talent". LMAO

Jonny550 · 05-28-2010, 05:36 PM

my mother put up her credit to lease my 335i (I was 18) i have been paying the payments myself $485 per month + insurance $250 on my own for 16 months. If you really want the car and your dad is helping you more power to you. Just respect what you drive and you will respect it more when you start paying payments lol.

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ktmsmr12 Private First Class 77 Rep 164 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 BMW M235i Gran ... [0.00]	Lets give the kid a break. We all know we would have loved to have a 335i for a first car. Half of us would have gotten arrested or killed, but we would have loved the car. There are some great 15-20 y/o drivers and or racers. With age comes experience, but we were all young at one point. I remember a reporter asking a driver why he crashed. The driver said, "I went into turn two and ran out of talent". LMAO Last edited by ktmsmr12; 05-28-2010 at 05:37 PM..
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