slammedwhitec5vert

It depend on your son if he is mature then maybe, if not no way!!!

BiggieBoy

Joeking---you have over 8 pages of fellow CF member opinions on your question....Now, whats your opinion????

BowtieDiva70

ronwc

I have two sons (18 and 22) and three sisters that want to drive my Vette. I told them I would let them drive it after some "instruction". Not only can I show them how everything works, but I can get a better idea how they drive. So far only one son has taken me up on this offer. I have no problem with certain people driving it as long as they know how. Some people don't even know how to work the power seats.

My 18 yo son graduates this year and I will let him use my car after a short talk. Of course, there is no guarantee that something could happen, but that's true with life. I also will let him know I can check the speed (window valet) but I trust him to do what's right -

GTSLN97

It all depends on your son. When I was in highschool my dad let me take his vette to prom, I was so worried I drove slower and more carefull then I usually drive. If you have no reason not to trust him, let him drive it. He is insured right? If he messes up, no more vette for him.

johneboy

Um, I think most people would be more concerned with the safe arrival of thier child, then thier vette. This makes it sound like it would be OK for the kid to be in an accident, SO long as it isn't you car?

With that said, I'm letting my brother borrow my vette for his prom this year.

Of course, he will be bringing it back before he heads out to the "after parties"

Paras

If your son can drive the car and knows what you expect, it can definitely be a memory that he looks upon many years from now... You know your son... I'd almost let him take it out ahead of time to get some of the excitement toned down...

joeking

Thanks everyone for the gracious replies. After some thought I have decided to say no. Because 1. The power could prove dangerous and if he were hurt I would never forgive myself. 2. Some things should be earned
through hard work. 3. You say "yes" once and you will probably be asked many other times. 4. I would have a difficult time sleeping at night until the car came back since I am not independantly wealthy. 5. Even though
my son would be careful with the car it still could be vandalized. After all, I am somewhat worried if I park the car out of eyesight. 6. He still has many years of earning power to buy his own Corvette. There are some regrets to saying no and hopefully I have not discouraged a future
Corvette owner. Thanks again everyone, I really enjoyed the replies and
this forum is certainly a great place to "hang out."

98NassauBluC5

You know, I wanted to take my sister's boyfriend's '03 Z06 to prom last year. He totally D*cked me over by no answer what-so-ever. It wasn't cool man. This year I have myself my coupe, so in his ****. I tell ya, if the Vette is a manual, MAKE SURE he can drive it with that tight @$$ clutch. If it's an auto. like mine, tell him it's a responsibility to live up to. We 18 year olds aren't all nuts behind the wheel.

99Sebring

When my son graduated in 2003 my wife made me let him take my 1992 red/red coupe. He told his date to wear a red dress, but didn't tell her why and he wore a white tux with red bowtie. I told him he could put 50 miles on the Corvette max and he ended up only putting 36 miles on it. I was very proud of him that night, but didn't get any sleep until they got home. It is a judgement call. I don't think I would let my younger son drive it alone though.

joeking

That 50 mile limit is a good idea 99 Pewter Coupe. I might let him take it after all.

cdibi

When I went to my prom (about 19 years ago) my father let me take his 928. It was the first time he let me drive it. I was fairly nervous and drove cautiously. The deal I made with him was that I would drive it to the pre partys and the Prom and have it back before going back out afterwards, thus there would be no drinking issues. It was worth staying sober during the prom for the privilege of driving the car!

It depends on how much you trust your son. I would worry more about your son than the car. It is only a car which can be replaced, your son can't.

Ikester

Well, your gonna have fluid stains on the seats and its not gonna be from drinks!!.

Darion

Good kid I would be nervous about the overnight part though, I know its just a car but worse things can happen that a fender bender. On second thought I would rent a limo.

Darion

joeking

I told my son tonight that he could take the car to the prom.
He said that it really meant a lot to him and he would be very careful with it. He is a really good kid and I will have to trust him. I said there would be some stipulations as far as mileage and I also said I would like it back in the garage by a certain time. It was a tough decision but I think everything will be ok. If not, "better luck next time baby."
Thanks everyone for the input.

madeouttaglass

What date is the prom? We want a full update the following day.
BTW- Good luck to your son. Post some pics of the happy couple too.

kmtaxcpa

I believe you made the right choice. I'm 50 my son is 16, he knows I love him and how much I baby the vet. He is very responsible and when he asks for the vet for prom night, it will be a tough decision but I believe I'll let him.

TAGVETTE

I didn't read the entire thread, but I think that stangkiller is right. It's a maturity thing. However, maturity or not, without good experience on the roads, especially in today's environment, a vette COULD get an inexperienced person in alot of trouble. And quick!!!

It's just a car. I'd be really more concerned about him coming home in one piece. The car can be replaced.

Rent the limo. $.02 deposited.

mcronec5

Come on if I was 17 and going to the prom (IN A VETTE) I would talk about the night for the rest of my life. I wish my dad had a Vette in 92. I drove my 79 Monte Carlo T-top. Let the kid take the Vette. You won't regret it. However, Do tell him he will die if anything happens to it!!! Your son will appreciate it!!!

F1_SS

1. Get the window vallet that way you know how fast he drove the car

2. If you want to become a grandparent in about 9 monhts then give him the keys.

3. If you feel ok giving him the keys to be an unguided missle then.....