Is a Mustang to high powered for a 16 year old?

ERRRRRR

I think so, at least the gt. I'm looking at it by the insurance cost, I think if you are responsible enough it would be ok, that's not how the insurance companies look at it though. My first car was a '72 Pontiac Le Mans(got it when I was almost 18), I put allot of work into getting it to run the 1/4 in the 12's, I wasn't responsible though, I was always getting into trouble with it. Look at it this way, do you REALLY need that fast of a car for your first car? Get experience first then go get yourself a 'stang.

ric_ozz

If your careless any car would be to high powered. The insurance will see it as a sports car and automatically increase insurance and if your the primary driver it will go up even more. I dont think horsepower is the issue. your parents are just worried of the what if's. go talk to them

Norm

Yes it is for a couple of reasons. Get a cheap car for your first one and not a "sports" car since the insurance costs are very bad.

neonatheart

as an insurance agent i can promise you that YES it is too high powered for a 16 year old.

not to mention that it could cost your parents up to $5,000.00 every 6months just to insure you as a driver for a car like that.

believe me, my husband is a mechanic, you dont want a mustang anyways, lots of mechanics will charge you extra for working on expensive cars b/c they figure if you have the money to buy and insure a car like that you will have the money to pay for the repairs.

mrflawless

No, not normally. Most Mustang's that are driven by 16 year olds (I know a 16 year old with one) are V6's. They arent very powerful...but they are a pain to drive in snow. Anyway, no, they aren't too high powered...Maybe too expensive for most.

Nunoyvgvna Awi

By far.

95% of all teenagers that end up with Mustangs, Camaro's, Firebirds, etc. wrap them around a tree or similar within the first 5 months of owning them.

Even many adults cannot control these cars as they have too much power.

there is a lot of power there, but if you can't handle it = accident. Your insurance will be through the roof even if there isn't an accident. And with the price of gas you probably be pushing the car.

Sabrina Reyes

yes

Brenda S

Mustangs are considered as a SPORTS CAR. My brother was 16 and had a 65 fastback, and was killed in a single car accident. Please reconsider your choose and get some experience behind you. There is toooo much peer presure in your generation., Listen to your parents, they were once upon a time 16 themseves. believe it or not they love you and are looking out for your best interest. God Bless

woodytrio

its not true i got my mustang 5.0 wen i was 15 its high powerd but any 1 could drive a mustang even my old gramps

yenkoman1969

First off, I know this sounds tough, but above all things, ' Honor thy father and mother'. In truth, my daughter is going to get her license in the next 3-4 years. She wants her first vehicle to be a monster 4x4, full blown. Just last year I sold my show truck 4x4, that is the one she really wanted. So I told her we would build one together. And that's what we are doing. She will learn of all the work that goes into a show truck, and she will treat it with respect ( I hope ). One of my first cars was a '71 Cougar, 351 Cleveland, tunnel ram, etc... @ 14 years old, I could blow the doors off most cars. Is a Mustang too powerful for you? Your parents know you, they raised you and have a good idea what you can or cannot handle. My daughter is showing me the respect I think I deserve, and in return, she is allowing me to spend time with her, building her first truck. Besides, it is the nature of any loving parent to protect their child, even if it is from themselves. You are fortunate to have such parents.

shanta d

If u are going to get one be careful your parents might be right

ilikecheezeburgers

yes yes yes my brother got a camarao when he was 16 he crashed it like 3 times

mom2bichons

Being a mother I would have to say that it depends on the child. A Mustang is going to be hard to handle in winter weather. I guess you should start by showing your parents how responsible a driver you are. That might help you plead your case.

You can get hurt in anything. Id say they are correct in their analysis.. Im 21, I owned a slow car as my first,, my second is a quickie.. I would not recommend people having fast cars as their first vehicle.

As hard as it is for me to admit, I was not responsible at the age of 16 to know when and how to handle a high powered car. learn how to drive something slow first.. Get some experience under your belt and then you can have some fun...

You might want to suggest to your parents getting a chip. Some companies that make performance computer chips (to make cars faster) also make ones that limit cars to 65-70mph... Hypertech, Venom, SCT etc... But you can lose control in any car at any speed, so you still have to have sense when driving

Also,, not all Mustangs are "high powered".. some of them have V6 engines,, they are fast but not a whole lot...

S.I.M.P.

No way!! At least I don't think so. They do go really fast though. But you might want to reconsider, with the gas prices and all. Mustangs are gas hogs!!!!!!! I'm serious!!

NO IT JUST MEANS THEY DONT WANT TO WASTE ALL THAT MONEY ON U. DUH

Ray

lol i heard something like this on car talk. No i think it's fine if you get practice.

Batmen

You can never have enough power. But if I were your parents, I would be getting you (or you should get it yourself) a Honda. A Mustang for a 16 year old? Gas prices are high. Insurance rates are high. 16 year olds and Mustangs usually equate to racing and deaths. I understand your parents concerns. The question should be, "Why do kids feel so privileged nowadays?"

lovesugarkisses

yes get a cheap car when you first start you dont want to crash a nice mustang

bostonianinmo

Yes, for the most part they are. Even the six cylinder versions have enough power to get you into trouble very quickly.

They are probably also looking at insurance rates. Any Mustang is going to cost quite a bit more than a family sedan to insure. In the hands of a 16-year old, the cost is insane.

juicetke

Yes. It is a death trap.

truckergirl001@verizon.net

Yes, start with something a little less powerful, and later once you gotten a little more experience behind the wheel trade it for the Mustang you should be ready for it then.

There are some other things you may want to consider about Mustangs. Like the price of insurance and your age. It will be much more expensive. Mustang+age=big$ I'm in Pa., and my insurance company will NOT insure a Mustang unless you have another car insured first.

Don't forget the price of gas!

Stick with something smaller for now, and in time you'll get that Mustang!

Good Luck!!

jjc92787

I'd stay away from Fords in general. My family and some people I know have used them in the past and they regularly report(ed) trouble with them and are always looking to switch cars companies. They also usually have weak engines. I've always thought Mustangs were overrated except for the convertible. The coupe has always been ugly to me and I've heard Mustangs always have bad engines. It's not as high powered or sportscar like as you are made to think. Your parents said that because they know little about them.

goldeneagle

Yeah

sunsetdrunk

It's better to begin with a Toyota Corolla Sport. Mustangs are definitely for the experienced driver.

Try to understand, the problem your parents are facing with the temptation to use the speed may not be you, but your boyfriends.

smc37diabla

depends on if it's a GT or not. And insurance is gonna be crazy

MyBestFriendIsMuslim.....So?

It all depends on the driver. If you are responsible, it can be a lot of fun. But if you do not treat the car and your driving privileges right, it can be one of the worst things you can get.

javabug61

No,but it's too high-priced!!! Get an old one and put a bigger engine in it like we are doing!!!!

pony2hell

a V6 mustang is too high powered. Its somewhat economical and stylish. (i have to add that i make fun of them because i have a GT). Anything more than a V6 mustang is definitely too high powered. I would've died if i had one at that age, which was only 8 years ago.

Gasuks

There's only one con about the mustang GAS if you're scared of crashing just go to an empty space mess around i'n the car to get the feel of the car so when you're i'n a bad situation in the street you could control the car

Gasuks

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