How to get my parents to like subs

[noob with an RS 10+ year member]

how bout u throw 1500 at them?

 

[saywhat? 5,000+ posts]

um why? lol. they bought him a new car with no reguards of getting any of it back. Why would he give them the cash. I gave my mom and dad 2 months payment on the mustang, but that was because I felt like helping them out as my mom was in an insurance slump and building a new building for the company.

 

[scotsman 10+ year member]

//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif :laugh: why are you more worked up then him

because you're being a dick about his parents buying him a truck and thats not even the point of the thread.

 

[JohnnyChuttz 10+ year member]

Anyway. As far as a system goes.
Pay for it and keep it low profile. Dont modify the vehile. I doubt they will care. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

Thats what I did in high school, but I had a job. Every car I have ever owned for the past 10 years has seen my parents garage(I live in apartments and my dad has a garage full of tools). The past three cars my dad has helped me out, always asking questions as we go(I think he secretly wants a system in his car).

 

[baseballer1100 5,000+ posts]

Tell them you could be spending the money on drugs?

 

[Dozy_production 10+ year member]

all this "just be greatful" is internet bullshit. noone here would really say no to a free car, and would most likely want a stereo in it that is better than stock. But I guess its cool to be completely jerk offs on the internet.

Dad was looking for a new car. He bought in 95 a basic honda civic dx. Well he needed a new car that had AC. Offered it to me for free. I said no and paid him 2500 dollars to which was the value of the car, and that allowed him to afford a slick mazda 3.

Why? Because its the opposite of what most people do in San Diego and also to help out my dad so he could afford his last car aka a nice car which he has never had. Hes 56 so this is it when it comes to him and cars.

So no its not bullshit.

Now to back on topic. okay dont pay for the car as i said before, but how much space you have in the avalanche? Looks like its a nice big truck //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif If you could buy and build a small subwoofer deal for the home theater mabye that would persuade them. i dunno?

 

[89Vette 10+ year member]

Thanks for everybody's input...

For those that think I am a spoiled little kid, I got mad at one time, but that is your opinion...you could have just phrased it a little milder lol.... all opinions are welcome

I like the idea of one option at a time, but the same issue still stands - if I get a new h/u, what reasons will I have for them? That it makes the stock bose speakers sound better??

And, with the home theatre system - They had one once but took it back without trying it out... I could but them a nice sony or something and hook it up for them so it would be no hassle without letting them return it and I know they will enjoy it, they are just too... frugle(?) to buy one themselves haha...

 

[500000watts 10+ year member]

My parents dont care about me spending money on my system or tearing apart the car to put it in, they just get mad and say im gona ruin my hearing forever,

they care about me bla bla and i cant have one cuz it will destroy my ears.

 

[SpasticGramps 10+ year member]

This thread smacks of the old "when I was your age....." stories. The kid's parents bought him a car. Obviously they have the disposable income to do so. Yes their are different socio-economic classes in society and he happens to belong to one that is able to do such things. Don't hate just cause his family has money and wants to provide for him. My first car was an 88' Cadillac, 11 years ago. Paid $700 bucks for it and split it with my parents. We were not an affluent family, but I can guarentee you I'm not gonna buy my kid some unreliable "junker" just cause I think its some right of passage.

And just cause he wants to upgrade his system doesn't make him an ungrateful spoiled little shit.

Since you don't have time for a job, bargain with your parents that you'll do some kind of housework/remodelling work/ (ie paint the fence, paint the house) or something to get a nice 10 or 12 and a decent little amp to start. Then grow from their.

Bose Premium sound systems are garbage compared to what even the relatively inexpensive sector of the aftermarket has to offer.

 

[PESteele 10+ year member]

i think if a kid has their own money and is willing to spend it on a system for themselves then they deserve to get it

 

[skadude016 5,000+ posts]

Not really an option champ...why would I go spend $20,000 on a vehicle alone when they will just buy me one? I know I would take better care of it, but while playing 3 sports in high school I don't have room for a job, and a part time job in college isn't going to buy me a nice vehicle... You should really consider answering the question and not trying to put me down for being a kid still or whatever you're doing. If I was wondering whether I should buy my own vehicle I would have stated that.

1st thing you arent a kid:laugh:

you may act like one. but you arent one.

2nd I say use the truck until you get enough money to buy a decent POS lol then give the truck back to your parents. it will do you good in the long run //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[89Vette 10+ year member]

Well, I have some money, I have been working summers since junior high and saved up pretty much all of it...

And, I would like to point the idea out that Bose systems are "garbage" compared to after market audio, but that I would feel like a spoiled jerk because they are proud of it and want me to like it the way it is you know??

 

[89Vette 10+ year member]

1st thing you arent a kid:laugh: you may act like one. but you arent one.

2nd I say use the truck until you get enough money to buy a decent POS lol then give the truck back to your parents. it will do you good in the long run //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

WTF? people like you wear me out.... That's not the topic at all once again.... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/mad.gif.c18f003ab0ef8a0d9c27ca78d77a6392.gif

 

[SpasticGramps 10+ year member]

Explain to them car audio is a hobby. You and your dad can build speaker boxes, work on installing stuff together. Yeah Bose is crappy compared to aftermarket stuff, but don't tell them that. tell em you want to get into this as a hobby/way too meet new people/ spend time with Dad. Which would all be true.

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

I am one of those who had to buy their own first car. It didn't even have a radio (or a transmission) but if someone bought a car for me, I would jump at the chance to upgrade and whatnot. If they bought it for him, he should be allowed to do what he pleases. It is his opportunity to show that he can take care of things, maintain them, mold them to his liking, etc. I might not like it if my kid wanted a ricer than sounded like my lawn mower, but I would give him a chance to be responsible with it. There is more to being a responsible car owner than just paying the bills for it. I think many of you have lost sight of the other issue that come with car ownership. I see him having a head start in that he begins with a reliable car, but if he is mature enough (I have seen any blatenly comments to prove he is less mature than the majority of people his age) to handle the responsibility.

As for those who gave money to their parents, mine would disown me. They would rather starve in the streets than take money from thier kids. You can show your appreciation in other ways by keeping your room and restroom neat and orderly or offering to pay for dinner sometimes (when you want to go to a specific place) But paying them back for the car may be futile if your parents don't need the money and you can put in a better place (college, home, [not car audio], etc)

I have been hungry so much of my life, I would be a glutton if I ever got the opportunity.