NationStates Jolt Archive


How far should you test drive a car?

Celtlund
08-04-2006, 22:10
This sounds reasonable to me.

Teen takes car on 300-mile test drive

Wed Apr 5, 9:14 AM ET

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - A test drive meant more than just a spin around the block for a New Zealand teen-ager who took a car he was considering buying on a 312-mile drive.
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Police in Timaru, about 62 miles southwest of Christchurch, said the 16-year-old boy returned the car after taking it on the lengthy test drive over the weekend.

The boy will not face any charges as the owner did not stipulate any conditions for the test drive, police said on Wednesday
DrunkenDove
08-04-2006, 22:12
Fair play to him.
Call to power
08-04-2006, 22:14
isn't the idea to drive it till it croaks then shit your pants as you ask Dad to bail you out?

this is a good idea anyone know where a 16 year old can get a car?