- I made a promise to my son when he was 13 that if he got a full-ride scholarship to Princeton University, I would get him a Dodge Viper. Now 18, he got in, and go a scholarship. The scholarship was privately granted. He is extremely bright, an overall excellent person, and terrific at driving manuals. I am not sure, because of the fact that students have an outdoor public parking lot(s), and it might (probably) would be trashed. I am also not sure if there is a private parking garage in Princeton relatively close to campus. What do you think?
2006-12-26 00:16:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
You made a promise. Backing out now for whatever reason is feeble. Get him the car and put lo-Jack and a good security system on it. Insurance does serve a purpose should any problems occur while parking in a public lot. So by all means, honor yourself for the great job you did raising that fine young man. Get him the Viper and be proud. Maybe he'll do the same for you in the future.
2006-12-26 00:34:59 · answer #1 · answered by allannela 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cousin went to Princeton. Your son will not be the only student with a sports car. Offsite and secure private parking is an option - one I would strongly advise considering. This is an expense of attending one of the best universities in the world.
I would reward him with the Viper, however, get your son a used one, not a new one. Hopefully his driving abilities and discipline will equal his academic achievements and opportunities.
I think you are very fortunate and should be proud of both your son and your influence on his successes!
2006-12-26 06:57:17 · answer #2 · answered by db79300 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
500+ hp viper is a lot of car for a young driver. How long has he been driving? If you do get it, send to a professional driving school that teaches controlled skids and other hazardous situations. One that comes to mind is "Bob Bondurant" in arizona.
2006-12-26 00:30:02 · answer #3 · answered by buddy leight 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep your promise. Keep insurance on the car. Keep a prayer in your heart for his safety.
2006-12-26 00:33:12 · answer #4 · answered by Adrienne C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you shouldn't have made a promise you weren't willing to keep. If you don't want to buy it, then don't. My $.02
2006-12-26 00:19:14 · answer #5 · answered by hiclaude 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he'll have to do what everyone does. park WAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy out there where no one will ding the doors or get a crooked doctor to get himself a handicapped plackard lol
2006-12-26 00:19:20 · answer #6 · answered by Dashes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Marv,
A promise is a promise, it sounds like he earned it.
TDCWH
2006-12-26 00:22:08 · answer #7 · answered by TDCWH 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get him the new 2007 ZO6. Cheaper and it has that dodges daddy :)
2006-12-26 04:53:43 · answer #8 · answered by knowitall 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋