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PharmKat Prowler Junkie From:Fort Worth, TX USA |
posted 08-21-2005 01:37 PM
Perhaps I'm just not meant to own a car this nice. When I first got the car I let anyone drive it who wanted, after all why not let dreams come true? So I let a good friend take the car to his work the other night to show it off, and when I got it back the latch mechanism for the front of the top was broken. He swears he didn't slam it down, but I have my doubts. I guess I'll be the only driver from now on... This message has been edited by PharmKat on 08-21-2005 at 01:38 PM |
pumpkin POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Visit Waleke's World Personal ScrapBook From:Las Cruces, NM, USA |
posted 08-21-2005 02:46 PM
No, none of my cars. |
halicat unregistered Personal ScrapBook Admin Use |
posted 08-21-2005 02:48 PM
nope, cause if they hurt it ... i would have to kill them... friends don't let friends drive their prowlers.. This message has been edited by halicat on 08-21-2005 at 02:48 PM |
Dave Mills POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Johnstown, PA, USA |
posted 08-21-2005 02:58 PM
yes, I have friends that have driven my cars, but then I have also driven theirs. |
CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 08-21-2005 03:24 PM
My husband has driven my Black Cat a couple of times (not because I won't let him), my daughter-in-law drove it once when I first got it, my son drove it once, and my other son drove it once. I guess no one else has ever driven the Candy Cat but me...but then no one has ever asked to drive them. Not sure I want to have anyone else drive them........ |
Chromer POA Site Supporter With Jack the Wonder Dog - Official POA Mascot Personal ScrapBook From:Denver, Colorado, USA |
posted 08-21-2005 03:25 PM
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Yes...I let freinds drive my Prowler...(but have to be riding shotgun) |
GRROWL POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Herndon, VA |
posted 08-21-2005 03:36 PM
quote: I took a co-worker for a ride and said, "Let me take the top down". Before I could stop him, he said, "Oh, my wife's car is the same - I can do it . . . . SNAP!" Now, if you have the Black Tie, I believe that it came with the old secondary latch (gray and weak). You should replace them ANYWAY. (Then again, I'm talking about when I bought spares for $2.37 and do believe that they've gone up). In any case, if they're not the newer/stronger design in black, they're going to break at some point anyway. -GRROWL |
mike82 Prowler Junkie From:claremore,ok usa |
posted 08-21-2005 05:10 PM
no..... |
Larry Lord Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Colton, CA |
posted 08-21-2005 05:34 PM
All the time! A small gesture on my part usually becomes a major event in someone elses life. It's only a car. Friendship is priceless. |
DUSTI unregistered Personal ScrapBook Admin Use |
posted 08-21-2005 05:37 PM
NO way.......get your own ! If I remember correctly, XPGUY did and with baaaaad consequences......or was it just the neighbor ?! This message has been edited by Dustis on 08-21-2005 at 05:38 PM |
pumpkin POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Visit Waleke's World Personal ScrapBook From:Las Cruces, NM, USA |
posted 08-21-2005 05:53 PM
quote: Just because a car is clean, doesn't mean they aren't driven. I put 15,000 smile miles per year on seven cars, which is a lot since I am retired and which all look like they just came out of the showroom. I do have an automobile that is a daily driver and it looks that way |
Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
posted 08-21-2005 08:37 PM
I've probably had a couple dozen people drive my Prowler. My daughter Lindsay has driven it more than anybody else but me including about 10 runs at a couple of drag strips. I let co workers drive it to get breakfast in the morning (as long as I get a cup of caffeine) However - for the many (most)of you that do not use your Prowler as your primary vehicle, I can certainly understand your reluctance. I doubt I'll ever let Cnote drive my car all afternoon again! This message has been edited by Marty Usher on 08-21-2005 at 08:38 PM |
Fat Pat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Blue Springs, Missouri, USA |
posted 08-21-2005 09:12 PM
This is an interesting thread...I have lots of friends that always want to drive mine (I've never let any of them) because a Prowler is not the easiest car in the world to drive...what you can see is very limited and you MUST know where the front wheels and front nose are at all times because you can't see them. I made the remark in Mountain Home that ONLY T Bucket people are qualified to drive a Prowler, because they are used to things that hang down (like oil pans) and they are aware of them at all times. I've NEVER rubbed the nose on mine and probably never will because of my many miles in the driver's seat of a T Bucket! |
PharmKat Prowler Junkie From:Fort Worth, TX USA |
posted 08-21-2005 09:25 PM
Interesting replies so far. I guess I can still let friends drive it as long as I'm with them at the time. After all, Larry is right and it IS just a car and I know if someone had allowed me to drive one back when I had a 10 year old civic with 150K on it, I would have been smiling for days. As it is I smile all the time now. |
IM IN XTC unregistered Admin Use |
posted 08-21-2005 09:43 PM
nope you cant drive my car and you cant borrow my girlfriend |
superhappyfunball POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Garland, TX, USA |
posted 08-21-2005 10:40 PM
Well, you can borrow my car, if I can borrow your girlfriend. |
Bcoffman Gray Ghost Prowler Junkie From:Marshall,Mo.65340 |
posted 08-22-2005 10:36 AM
quote: "Silence here"!!! This message has been edited by Bcoffman Gray Ghost on 08-22-2005 at 10:38 AM |
Dale Beaman POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Lexington, KY, USA |
posted 08-22-2005 10:49 AM
I am selective but I do let others drive it! |
Black Tie 161 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:MD, USA |
posted 08-22-2005 11:08 AM
People unfamiliar with the car have a good chance of screwing it up in some way. Not my daily driver and only car! Good friends know better than to ask anyway.... ------------------ |
Dead End Don Prowler Junkie From:Palos Verdes, California USA |
posted 08-22-2005 11:50 AM
NO - never!!!!! Just an invite to trouble... Don't ever want to have to say "Don't worry about it, pal...a little paint and it will be good as new" to a friend. |
TooHipCat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Londonderry,NH |
posted 08-22-2005 08:45 PM
So far my friends haven't asked. I guess I will deal with the answer if this question ever arises. I have also never asked any of them to try out one of their rides. I'm still trying to get my wife behind the wheel. She's a little nervous. Must be that low nose thing, not being able to see the front fenders or even the blind spots when the top is up. Yeah...that could be it. Brian |
GenoTex POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Oakfield, WI, USA |
posted 08-22-2005 08:53 PM
This comin' weekend is a good example... a good friend of my son's is gettin' married... He asked me months ago... he and his bride would like to driver the Prowler from the wedding to the reception... about 30 miles...... I told him.........
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TooHipCat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Londonderry,NH |
posted 08-22-2005 09:00 PM
quote: That's very admirable Geno. I guess to follow up on my reply...it depends on the situation. Brian |
idive POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Texas USA |
posted 08-22-2005 09:08 PM
Sorry to hear about your latch, Scott. You're having a heck of a time with your new toy. I have a friend that I am going to let drive my car. Have actually been wanting to for a long time. We used to do a little "illegal" stunt driving/racing back in the day. (Ok, alot.) He's had a run of bad luck with his body the past few years from an injury at work. He broke his neck, had it fused, blew out both knees, had one fixed, and just had his back fused. Before the back got fused, the Dr. told him not to drive anymore because he was going numb on one side if he put his foot in the wrong position. Since the back fusion, he's been released to drive. He wants to get a Prowler, but has to wait til his 12 yr. old is out of school. I want him to drive one now. He may not get the chance to experience the thrill later. You only live once. Share the s-miles. (Just don't go overboard.) |
1buddyc POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio Texas USA |
posted 08-22-2005 10:58 PM
Yes, I would and have let friends and family drive my Prowler. Most know if they were to screw it up I would put a hand grenade in their pocket and pull the pin...I've really gotten better about letting others drive my cars as I have gotten older. Dont know if I would let Curtis Blockhus drive it though as he is a A LOT older than me!! (Just kidding, pal!) |
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