[jbuds335xi]

This is why you get a manual, girls don't understand them.

[XPO186]

OP:

If you even have to hesitate then you obviously don't trust her enough to let the car go (for whatever reason, be it her driving skills, decision making, etc.). Fuck it -- put your foot down tell her a firm NO. Tell her you don't want ANYONE driving your car while you're gone.

From the way she asked if she can borrow it, it sounds like she just wants to rock your car as if it were hers. It also sounds like she doesn't know exactly how important it is to you. You guys are probably not on that level of understanding/trust w/each other yet so you should also make it apparent and OBVIOUS how important that car means to you.

Her being a good driver is definitely a good thing, but her (seemingly) wanting to drive the car to places she could otherwise drive her own car would make me feel uneasy. Go with your instinct... but keep in mind the fact that she is a female has absolutely nothing to do w/it.

As for me:

My entire family knows how important my car is to me (being my first big purchase in my young life) and for that reason they will not even attempt to ask for a quick drive w/out me in it.

[XPO186]

Oh yeah:

LMFAO @ all the 3359 cracks... ya jerks!

[tturedraider]

Originally Posted by just4kickz

doesnt matter how shes drives. your reasoning is that the car is yours and you don't feel comfortable letting other people drive. my parents, sisters, and friends have never driven my car and its going to stay that way.

Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

This is a reasonable answer. I feel the same way as well. I'm not discriminating against any particualy age/sex, I just don't want anyone driving my car without me in it as well.

You say she's your girlfriend, not your fiancee. You don't give your ages or any additional information regarding the status or length of your relationship to help folks understand more about your relationship; although, you do mention she's in school, which leads one to believe you're both pretty young.

Based on what little info you've given, I think her request is unreasonable and inconsiderate of you and you should tell her no, you're just not comfortable loaning out your very expensive car while you are out of town.

[BMWCali]

No one drives my car. Period. If you're lucky, you get to ride in it. So far the only people I even let ride in it are my parents, close friends, and girlfriend.

[BMWCali]

Originally Posted by karliejai

lets hope she doesnt let anyone else "test drive" it

Haha! I've had dreams like that man. I've had dreams I walk back to my car and I obviously forgot to lock it because 5 kids are climbing all over the inside of it and they just came from rolling in the mud. Yeah, in my dream I practically murdered every single person that I found in my car. I swear, I've had at least 6 dreams like this. I've had dreams that I'm driving 120MPH and start sliding and end up flipping the car. I've had dreams that I get pulled over and arrested for excessive speeding and some sweaty ass bum of a tow truck driver hops in my car and drives it away. Man, if that really happened I think I'd have to have the car put into an incinerator, or at least burn the seat, steering wheel, and anything else he touched.

The only kind of liquid allowed in my car is water and girl jizz. Girl jizz only because I have leather seats.

[John 070]

Originally Posted by fragadellic

To the "it's just a car" folks, sure, that's you. Maybe it's not "just a car" to the OP.

When daddy bought the car it's very easy to look at it that way. Daddy will buy another, so there's no need to appreciate what it actually takes to put a E9x into the driveway. In HS, there is a disproportionate amount of one's time and energy expended in the attempt to be popular and hook-up so to speak. Let kids be kids....child-like questions are par for the course. There should be stickies that discuss the concept of insurance, contraception, mathematics with a focus on division, time value of money, which color is most popular, and etc.

[Stinger44]

Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

post some pics of this girl, then i will help you "decide".

LMAO. Some of these threads.. I'll tell ya

[darkcloud]

Originally Posted by BMWCali

No one drives my car. Period. If you're lucky, you get to ride in it. So far the only people I even let ride in it are my parents, close friends, and girlfriend.

Originally Posted by BMWCali

Haha! I've had dreams like that man. I've had dreams I walk back to my car and I obviously forgot to lock it because 5 kids are climbing all over the inside of it and they just came from rolling in the mud. Yeah, in my dream I practically murdered every single person that I found in my car. I swear, I've had at least 6 dreams like this. I've had dreams that I'm driving 120MPH and start sliding and end up flipping the car. I've had dreams that I get pulled over and arrested for excessive speeding and some sweaty ass bum of a tow truck driver hops in my car and drives it away. Man, if that really happened I think I'd have to have the car put into an incinerator, or at least burn the seat, steering wheel, and anything else he touched.

The only kind of liquid allowed in my car is water and girl jizz. Girl jizz only because I have leather seats.

Nonsense you liar. Yeah we know how much of a freak you are. You even made ///Matt where gloves when he was so generous to install the ipod connector for free on your car. And no you don't have a gf.

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by jbuds335xi

This is why you get a manual, girls don't understand them.

The dumb ones don't - true, I'll agree.

[RPM335]

Your GF already knows if you are anal about your car.
This is a test.
The GF is trying to find out if she is important enough to you for you to let her drive your car unsupervised.
Choose your answer carefully because your response will determine how the relationship moves forward.

[ShinyRedCar]

Originally Posted by sdyck

Don't do it. Not because she's a girl, I wouldn't lend my car to anyone. Too much potential for sore feelings in the end.

I totally agree! Years (and years) ago, when I was in my first year of college, my best friend came over to the house with his brand new Chevy Camaro IROC. My brother asks if he can take it for a drive and comes back 30 minutes later with the front end jacked up because he misjudged a turn and ran over a high curb. I made up my mind right then that nobody would borrow my car for anything...and I've stuck to that to this day.

Bottom line is that it's JUST NOT NECESSARY!

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by darkcloud

Nonsense you liar. Yeah we know how much of a freak you are. You even made ///Matt where gloves when he was so generous to install the ipod connector for free on your car. And no you don't have a gf.

[STE92VE]

Originally Posted by HyperM3

I think people are stupidly sexist around here. So what if shes a girl. Danica Patrick is a girl and I dont see any of us "Amazing" drivers competing against her.

The car is insured, its just a car, and who do you care more about? Your car or your girl?

Does she let you drive her car? Its only fair. Still doesnt matter.

Glad you feel this way....my wife hasn't driven a MT since my 1981 Tercel and hasn't had the opportunity to drive mine yet. Next time we GTG, I expect you to toss her the keys to your ride.........

[HyperM3]

Originally Posted by STE92VE

Glad you feel this way....my wife hasn't driven a MT since my 1981 Tercel and hasn't had the opportunity to drive mine yet. Next time we GTG, I expect you to toss her the keys to your ride.........

Shes your wife, not mine(although she is a keeper). Im not obligated at the moment to let any women drive my car lol. Then again, if I find one willing to pay the toll, Ill let them drive it.

[rzm3]

Originally Posted by MIAmE93 Heat

So I'm going out of town for business and my g/f has asked me to leave her the keys to my 3359 coupe so she "can drive it to school and maybe to some friends house".......

Damit man, what do I do? On 1 hand, she is a great driver, never gotten a ticket in her life, never crashed BUT ON THE OTHER HAND SHE IS STILL A GIRL. They dont see pot holes like we do, they dont know road conditions like us, they just dont.

What do you guys think?

it is shameful that uneducated people like you own a bmw

[Flea7]

.......NO

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by rldzhao

it is shameful that uneducated people like you own a bmw

Hey, hey, hey. Chillax!

The original poster has a mild point. In general, women do not value vehicles the way that a man does. They tend to be less careful as well. Most of us have spent time w/ women (...female automotive enthusiasts aside) behind the wheel, and many will agree that is not uncommon to find yourself cringing at some of the things they do behind the wheel, and the lack of attention they pay to how close they park to a curb (..or another vehicle), how wide they swing the door open when parked next to another car, how they modulate the shifter/clutch, etc.

[ShinyRedCar]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Hey, hey, hey. Chillax!

The original poster has a mild point. In general, women do not value vehicles the way that a man does. They tend to be less careful as well...

[BMWCali]

Originally Posted by darkcloud

Nonsense you liar. Yeah we know how much of a freak you are. You even made ///Matt where gloves when he was so generous to install the ipod connector for free on your car. And no you don't have a gf.

///Matt did not install my iPod MOST Interface for free and he did not wear gloves. And yes, I do have a girlfriend. You don't think so? Really think I give a shit?

[DCJAX]

OP says his girl can drive.

I suggest that he offers a compromise.. tell her that you don't mind the idea of her driving, but it makes you uneasy while you are out of town. Let her drive when you guys go out one night. She will appreciate the gesture and it might make it easier for you to let her borrow it next time.

A car is just a car. Anything that happens to it can be fixed for a price.

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Hey, hey, hey. Chillax!

The original poster has a mild point. In general, women do not value vehicles the way that a man does. They tend to be less careful as well. Most of us have spent time w/ women (...female automotive enthusiasts aside) behind the wheel, and many will agree that is not uncommon to find yourself cringing at some of the things they do behind the wheel, and the lack of attention they pay to how close they park to a curb (..or another vehicle), how wide they swing the door open when parked next to another car, how they modulate the shifter/clutch, etc.

Really depends on the girl. Some treat cars like I would treat a garbage can, others drive as well and appreciate their cars more than many on this board.

[glock17]

Originally Posted by HyperM3

Tell her she can borrow the car if you can put it in the pooper. If she says no, then theres your answer.