will this car be ok for a 8 year old? will he be able to control it in the street?
1975148
It's pretty fast and loose. My 8 year old loves it but he crashes pretty hard about once a minute. So far nothing has broken though.
1975149
It should be fine. We bought it for our 8 year old. You can actually adjust the speed to 50% of max power until your child gets used to it. It was a very good purchase and fun for Dad to run as well!
1975150
Depending on your childs ability. I do think an 8 year old could eventually master the controls, but I think it is a little advanced for an 8 year old. I bought it for my 13 year old and it took him a little bit to master the training level and is now struggling to master the speed setting. I hope this helps.
1975151
I bought this for my 5 year old and she has learned how to control it, although there are of course crashes (which it handles just fine). It has variable maximum speeds, so you can start with a slower maximum speed. I think this would be great for an 8 year old.
1975152
It took a little practice for my 10-yr old to fluently drive this car b/c it is really fast and turns on a dime. There is a slower setting that you can set while you learn to drive. I think an 8-yr old could get the hang of it after a short time, and would be the envy of neighborhood kids. The good part is that it's also a durable car, and the parts can be replaced inexpensively.
1528239
I think it would be fine for a typical 8 year old, as long as some presets are made with the lenses. Some of the controls are quite delicate, so training would be required.
11253
Not really. Some cars are too heavy and don't work well, but my grandson has a fair-sized car collection so it isn't an issue.
726679
I would say that it depends on how tall your 8 year old is, BUT... if I were still 8, I would ride this thing till the wheels fell off! It's a great and well built ride for the money.
336080
I think any sort of 'travelling or moving' toy can be dangerous for a child....of any age. It would need to have a parents' supervision in a safe area with proper footwear and safety gear....(helmet and elbow and knee protection) away from car and foot traffic....perhaps one's own driveway for starters. It is well made and I bought it for my 7 year old grandson....who plays baseball and soccer and many other sports all with their own inherit dangers.
2166627
It's ok. My daughter was 2 when I bought it. She loved playing with her older brothers cars, so I thought she would really like it. She played with it pretty steady for a couple of days and hasn't touched it since. I would start with some smaller (cheaper) little people sets first if you haven't already.
709434
My 8 year old loves this because it is soo much more stable and we have brick streets. My 12 year old has the larger scooter of this style and rides it everywhere.
864788
Absolutely not! My youngest is also 8 years old and he loves it! It's great fun for him.
93211
My 8 year old grandson is on the small size and he fits comfortably in it and will for he next couple of years. To be perfectly honest, though it is an amazing car and my 2 year old grandson who is more advanced for his age loves it and has fun with it, but I can see an 11 year old getting bored with it really quickly. It drives 6 miles an hour and I can picture an 11 year old wanting more speed and losing interest in it quickly.
1582233
I would say no, unfortunately. It is a tiny car and really designed for 3-4 year olds. My kids grew out of them quickly, but they did enjoy them while they could. I transitioned them from the car to a radio flyer big wheel, the one with the low seat and the really large front wheel. They LOVED IT! and fit in it up until 2nd grade.
608465
this is for 5-12 year olds so yes its fine for an 8 year old but anyone concerned too I would go with the teen/adult one which is similar. on their website here. http://www.microkickboard.com/young-adult-teen-scooters/3-wheeled
951981
She should be fine, my daughter has this car and she is a little bit shorter than your girl, she can just touch the pedals now, an you can adjust them when they get taller. She should get good use out of it
156744
YES! THe parent has complete control of the car, if they desire. This is the COOLEST gift our son received for his third birthday and he is still loving it! Enjoy.
1867226
No, but like anything, it takes some practice. The controls are really sensitive. Make sure you have a lot of room as this thing flies like the wind and bounces great with those tires. Lots of room will help you get used to the steering as well. The big issue I had was charging the battery and turning the car on for its initial run. Once you figure it out, it's easy enough. My son was eight when we got it and he was fine driving it. He crashed it, of course, but when he drove, he did a good job. Be prepared to buy replacement parts. They aren't expensive, but they take talent to put on.
559807
I agree that it's not the weight that will be an issue (my husband and I have both taken a ride). The height will be the issue but not a huge one. I definitely wouldn't but it for an eight year old, but if you're buying it for a younger child, the eight year old could enjoy it also.
1582232
I think he would really enjoy it. It is a good sized pedal car and well made. It works best on pavement. My son-in-law is a police officer and the whole family loved it. It might be tight if he has long legs, but I still think he would have fun. Like I said, it's not tiny and it's not cheaply made.
933649
Yes! If she can grasp the concept of pulling the car back a little then she will be fine. My daycare children of all ages love this toy... built to last