So my dad bought me a car for the big 18

[IDSkoT 5,000+ posts]

congrats on being spoiled. I bought my truck when I was 14, and I still drive it. Know what my parents got me as a graduation gift, for finishing in the top 25 in my class? Luggage. ****ing, luggage. How about you go out, earn some money, and purchase a vehicle yourself, pay the taxes, and insurance on it, then tell us how you feel.
/rant

Being top 25 in Kansas isn't really a hard task.

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

My parents bought me a 1973 vw bug with no motor for my first car //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif
I worked for money to build a motor and get it running, sure it taught me a lesson. But this kid is 18, most lessons his parents are going to teach him in responsibility, morals, and ethics should have been laid down some time ago, which would mean if his parents bought him a car at 18 hopefully he already understands responsibility and the car purchase won't impact that negatively.

I honestly didn't read past the first post, do we know what the car is...could be a 1k beater. Even if its a 20k ride who cares...lucky kid.

So, is that the response he was looking for? "lucky kid"?

I don't know. I don't think congratulating him is appropriate.

 

[bunkerking09 10+ year member]

Well, then his parents need to register so we can give them a pat on the back.
No, it's not every parent's wish...some parents (including mine) feel that struggle is a necessary phase. I doubt I provide my kids (if I have them) with cars and other extragavances. There is no need in such and only creates a materialistic perspective...

I could not agree more. The "struggle" is what teaches them that life aka the "real world" doesn't normally give handouts like free cars.

 

[.M3THOD. 10+ year member]

I, for one, am not jealous. I don't care what he has or doesn't have. The way I took it, he came here boasting about handouts from his family. Am I supposed to applaud the fact he was born into a family that gave him a car? I am not certain exactly what I am I supposed to be happy for OP about.

He's 18 and happy his dad got him a car. He doesnt even know what kind it is. How is that boasting? For all anyone but his dad knows, it is a junker that barely runs. The kid is happy, chill out.

 

[TKCARAUDIO 10+ year member]

cliffs please

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

I could not agree more. The "struggle" is what teaches them that life aka the "real world" doesn't normally give handouts like free cars.

I am not so certain. I am sure before it's over, Obama will have GM handing out free cars.

 

[Shinju 10+ year member]

It was a nighthawk black pearl ek hatch with volk wheels and a turdblow ls

Man what happened to you Jose, Ever since you gotten back from your Bannzor Vacation you been all quite!

Why did you get rid of it?

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

He's 18 and happy his dad got him a car. He doesnt even know what kind it is. How is that boasting? For all anyone but his dad knows, it is a junker that barely runs. The kid is happy, chill out.

Did you not read OP?

 

[bunkerking09 10+ year member]

Being top 25 in Kansas isn't really a hard task.

Apparently you missed out on your elementary education. If you read my profile correctly it says i'm from Missouri.

Nice try though.

 

[duece212 5,000+ posts]

So, is that the response he was looking for? "lucky kid"?
I don't know. I don't think congratulating him is appropriate.

I don't know what he was wanting for a response..."lucky kid" is what he gets from me.

I could not agree more. The "struggle" is what teaches them that life aka the "real world" doesn't normally give handouts like free cars.

Life is a constant struggle, things rarely come easy, which is why you gotta take it where you can get it. Sorry this kid isn't "struggling" enough by your standards.

 

[bunkerking09 10+ year member]

I am not so certain. I am sure before it's over, Obama will have GM handing out free cars.

But only to distribute wealth. BTW did you major in ecomomics? I think thats gonna be my minor.

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

But only to distribute wealth. BTW did you major in ecomomics? I think thats gonna be my minor.

I have an advanced degree in economics. My undergrad major is finance. I don't think you really call in "major" in the advanced degrees.

 

[4OZGLOVES 10+ year member]

I could not agree more. The "struggle" is what teaches them that life aka the "real world" doesn't normally give handouts like free cars.

I have never had to struggle in my life for money or possesions and I still apreciate what I have and have accompleshed many many things in my life just fine.(I just never acomplished that spelling thing though)

 

[bunkerking09 10+ year member]

I have an advanced degree in economics. My undergrad major is finance. I don't think you really call in "major" in the advanced degrees.

I gotcha.

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

I have never had to struggle in my life for money or possesions and I still apreciate what I have and have accompleshed many many things in my life just fine.(I just never acomplished that spelling thing though)

That's well and good. I don't see many thread from you bragging about it either.