Are the girlfriend of wife allowed to drive the porsche?
#167
02-16-2008, 11:36 AM
"What a stupid post.
The worst thing about car forums (aka hangout for "good old boys") is the pervasive Cro-Magnon mentality.
Of course, I let my wife drive the C4S when/if she wants to. It's 2008, people. Get your heads out of your bungs."
Hell of a first post, hopefully it's your last
The worst thing about car forums (aka hangout for "good old boys") is the pervasive Cro-Magnon mentality.
Of course, I let my wife drive the C4S when/if she wants to. It's 2008, people. Get your heads out of your bungs."
Hell of a first post, hopefully it's your last
What's funny, is that there are far more men out there who don't have half the driving ability of some of us and would be more prone to blowing through a clutch or hitting a curb, etc.
Why don't those of you who freak out about your girl driving your car, try to share the experience with them instead. They may come to see why we love these cars so much. It's just a car! They are there to enjoy and have fun. And if you can't do that with your SO, what's the point?
BTW...I am a woman who has THREE Pcars...and for those of you who wouldn't let your girl get behind the wheel...you' re really missing out. Or...perhaps you're just scared they'll be better than you behind the wheel?
#168
02-16-2008, 11:43 AM
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Although my current girlfriend doesn't drive a manual and has no interest in learning, I've let plenty of people drive my cars. I don't see what the big deal is. If something happens, you get it fixed or replaced. It's a modern, mass produced amalgamation of steel, aluminum, leather, and plastic, not an SJ Roadster. People need to relax.
#171
02-17-2008, 07:02 AM
The way I look at it ... if you lack the trust in allowing your gf drive your car, it is understandable as you're probably in an early stage in your relationship. However, if she is your fiance and you still lack the trust ... you might as well not take the relationship any further into marrying her as trust should not be a concern at that stage in your relationship.
If you're married and you lack the trust in your wife driving the "car"... she should dump your *** for even having to think twice about it. Unless of course she has a history of erratic or bad driving habits. It's only a freaking car!
My wife and I have are fully committed and trust each other entirely ... we work hard and play hard. She commented yesterday that she would love the Ferrari which we were eyeing at the dealership where we bought the Porsche as a replacement to the Beemer. Of course it will be a few years later ... we'll just have to work a bit harder and save plenty more...
If you're married and you lack the trust in your wife driving the "car"... she should dump your *** for even having to think twice about it. Unless of course she has a history of erratic or bad driving habits. It's only a freaking car!
My wife and I have are fully committed and trust each other entirely ... we work hard and play hard. She commented yesterday that she would love the Ferrari which we were eyeing at the dealership where we bought the Porsche as a replacement to the Beemer. Of course it will be a few years later ... we'll just have to work a bit harder and save plenty more...
Last edited by rlim; 02-17-2008 at 07:05 AM.
#172
02-17-2008, 10:14 AM
wow, this thread has legs. i thought it would die out a long time ago. pity.
let's quit flogging the antiquated notion that women can't drive as well as men. it's just plain sexist to talk about granting permission to someone who's supposed to be your partner. your car is an inanimate object. a very, very expensive inanimate object. any mature discussion about who drives the car should be about risk mitigation not gender. hopefully, i'm stating the obvious here.
let's quit flogging the antiquated notion that women can't drive as well as men. it's just plain sexist to talk about granting permission to someone who's supposed to be your partner. your car is an inanimate object. a very, very expensive inanimate object. any mature discussion about who drives the car should be about risk mitigation not gender. hopefully, i'm stating the obvious here.
#173
02-22-2008, 02:45 AM
I got lucky- My fiancee had a pcar before we met, knows how to drive and understands the "12 inches from curb rule", so I've never been concerned when she has the car. Any girl who knows how to really work a stick and appreciates fine German engineering is tops in my book..
The only solution to end the 'whos driving the pcar today battle' was for us to pick up a CTT (which is her DD), so order and balance have been restored (at least for now).
Now when I say "I got lucky", I mean that I lucked out in finding someone who shares a similar passion and appreciation for cars. If I had a sexist notion in my head she would have slapped it out a long time ago... lol
The only solution to end the 'whos driving the pcar today battle' was for us to pick up a CTT (which is her DD), so order and balance have been restored (at least for now).
Now when I say "I got lucky", I mean that I lucked out in finding someone who shares a similar passion and appreciation for cars. If I had a sexist notion in my head she would have slapped it out a long time ago... lol
Last edited by Liv2Drive; 02-22-2008 at 02:59 AM.
#175
02-22-2008, 10:59 AM
The only car i won't let anyone drive is the first porsche i ever purchased 6 years ago after college, a 1999 C2. But all my homies and *****es can drive the 996 2003 TT, i just bought a few years ago....I could careless its still under the extended warranty. And no one wants to drive my beater....the lonely acura tsx gets no love...
#178
07-28-2012, 07:32 PM
Rule #1: If you are protective of your manual sports car, never ever teach
your wife/girlfriend to drive manual.
Rule #2: Never deviate from Rule #1
your wife/girlfriend to drive manual.
Rule #2: Never deviate from Rule #1
#180
07-28-2012, 10:57 PM
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That's pretty weak - let her drive it. EDIT: What's worse is me responding to a 5 year old post. Sorry I missed that.
Last edited by denversteve; 07-29-2012 at 07:05 PM.