Parents these days...

[Nine]

Originally Posted by tibra1

My question is what does a 23 yrs old get next after they have mom and dad but them an M3..and do the parents pay for that as well?

GT-R in 14 months, it's like clock work. Actually, If I were the 'spoiled brat" I would take the car that was purchased in cash, put it as a down payment on a much faster car, like a GT-R or 911

[RoundTwo]

Originally Posted by tibra1

My question is what does a 23 yrs old get next after they have mom and dad buy them an M3..and do the parents pay for that as well?

Good question Tibra. I would say that it definitely varies in many cases, and probably depends somewhat on what type of community the family lives in or is from. I would say more typically you would see that from an OC or FL area. In my case specifically, my parents made it very clear to me that my M3 was the last thing they would be buying for me.

For me the car was a result of not only what people on here commonly call "good grades" (which is actually effectively remaining focused in college, actually using your time there to find what you want most out of live, and not getting caught up in the excitement of being a young rebellious kid), but also 7 years of a clean driving record, and exhibiting responsibility about driving all along the way.

I have no doubt that my parents will NOT be contributing to my efforts at buying my next car or my first house. All of the mods on my car have come from my own pocket.

Like I said all cases are different though. My family has not always been able to afford nice BMWs, so we are not accustomed to thoughtlessly spending money like someone might who has older money. I was also raised very humbly, and even as we became wealthier, my parents kept me down to Earth. That is one lesson that I know for sure I'll be taking when I raise kids of my own.

I hope this helps.

[CPB]

Interesting in how much concern people have for who has what, and who bought it for them.

[Z K]

Originally Posted by WAHHKAOOM3

60k car might protect his life over a civic... assuming he/she doesn't crash at insane speeds.

I've seen a lot of chinese parents who give their kids nice merc or bmw because they argue that it's safer than a civic or acura, perhaps we'll put scion onto the list as well.

I very much doubt the more expensive cars are better in accidents than less expensive cars. All cars are pretty safe these days with a ton of airbags, crumple zones and other safety features.

Protecting your child is one thing, spoiling them is another. If they earn the money to buy the car and work hard, they can get whatever they want. If you give them a free car, they will just think everything is free in the future as well. Unless as a parent you want to support them your whole life, you can't give them things that aren't earned.

[bga23]

Originally Posted by ILSMKU

I know its becoming the norm these days.

These days? I recall a girl back in high school in mid-'80s who got a new 3-series for her 16th bday present. A few days later she totaled it. That night her dad was back at the dealership buying her another one.

[RoundTwo]

Originally Posted by CPB

Interesting in how much concern people have for who has what, and who bought it for them.

+infinity

[tibra1]

Originally Posted by Lights407

Good question Tibra. I would say that it definitely varies in many cases, and probably depends somewhat on what type of community the family lives in or is from. I would say more typically you would see that from an OC or FL area. In my case specifically, my parents made it very clear to me that my M3 was the last thing they would be buying for me.

So then it is possible and actually probable that after your M3 you will own a much lesser car..I would find that infuriating..car ownership should be a logical progression upwards..and that there is whats wrong with this whole scenario..its where do you go afterwards?..my 2c

[哇靠M3]

Originally Posted by Team Plutonium

This thread makes me realize that my parents don't love me at all.

Someone didn't do their chores and wash the dishes!

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So in the end, I don't see people complaining about 16 yr old girls holding Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and or Gucci purses. What makes them earn it?

[mesropb23]

Originally Posted by PINHEAD

shit like this is why I laugh at retards who say "you need a certain amount of maturity to drive yada yada"

some 16 year old kid can kill himself and others on a vespa or a corolla. Its not as if only a performance car can kill. Some people need to get out of the "pretend to be mature-responsible-successful group" and just come out admitting their fucking insecure jealous pieces of shits.

and again, a 56 year old can kill himself and others in a corolla or a Aventador just as easily as the 16year old can. I seriously laugh at those who think age defines maturity. Age defines nothing but how long you've been a piece of shit on this earth.

so much win

[///M3AN]

[RoundTwo]

Originally Posted by tibra1

So then it is possible and actually probable that after your M3 you will own a much lesser car..I would find that infuriating..car ownership should be a logical progression upwards..and that there is whats wrong with this whole scenario..its where do you go afterwards?..my 2c

No I definitely understand you on that front. For me, the M3 has always been my dream car since I was old enough to play with Matchbox cars, and I've always been obsessed with cars in general. I know at some point in my life I'm going to want a P car, but like many of you guys on here, I think I'm setting myself up to the point where I will be able to afford it in the future. It's all about controlling your own expenses.

At the same time, when I say that this is a car I want to keep forever, I truly mean that. I think a lot of people will jump ship to a faster F30/32, but I can say I honestly plan on keeping this car, whether driven or garaged, forever.

[dom_cmh]

I have no problem with rich people or kids. This is America and they have every right to spend their money. I'd much rather see this than the idiots who continue to leech off of our taxpayer money and do nothing. That being said my only issue is it is still poor judgement to give a kid this much HP at such a young age. Experience does count and it's just like playing with fire. He can kill himself for all I care but his recklessness might hurt others which is why it becomes something that we can all share concern with.

[dom_cmh]

Originally Posted by Lights407

Hey guys,

23-year-old here who's M3 was bought new last year by his parents. I'd be glad to answer all of your questions regarding how much of a spoiled, irresponsible, wreckless-driving shit I am. Ask me anything.

I have no questions regarding your recklessness or being spoiled or irresponsible. The question is do you have any girls your age that you can hook me up with? You said ask anything!

[weaksauce]

This thread made me notice the "Rate Thread" function...

[e92livin]

I'm 21 and this is my second M3 I had a 2005 E46 ZCP before this one and I bet I could drive it better then you you old bag hahaha

[cmpe]

OP, you'll probably hate this link then:
http://richkidsofinstagram.tumblr.com/

Different families just have different lifestyles.

[kchu221]

Originally Posted by cmpe

OP, you'll probably hate this link then:
http://richkidsofinstagram.tumblr.com/

Different families just have different lifestyles.

wow... thats crazy! hahahah

[BIGW0RM]

Wow, lots of new posts since last night. I'm not going to argue with you guys, but I simply don't agree with giving a 16yr old a 60k car. Clearly I'm on a loosing side with this, so I kindly accept your opinions, but respectfully disagree with many of you on this.

Thank you all.

[ailikesiliu]

Haters gonna hate

[chmura]

A good friend of mine that I met in college his parents literally spoiled the living crap out of him that in turn has affected him in a negative way.

His parents bought him a new house at the age of 30 for a birthday present. He had a mercedes, bmw, etc. Going through cars left and right when we were going to undergraduate together. He was missing classes, slept till 12pm at the age of 30.. Totally lazy and did not know the value of anything.

Now his parents aren't so rich and he had to sell his house and now he is living in an apartment just getting by. His parents still pay for his car payment and help him out, but he is 36 years old now! Few years old I helped him get a job at a old company that I used to work for.

Spoiling your kids too much will have a HUGE negative impact on their future. Seeing what happened to my friend I will NEVER spoil my kids in that kind of way.

I on the other hand was poor during our University life had the same car for almost 10 years during highschool/college and even after college. Now I sense my friend is little jealous of me because I bought a new house and M3 all within two years of each other.

[Edjay]

Originally Posted by tibra1

My question is what does a 23 yrs old get next after they have mom and dad buy them an M3..and do the parents pay for that as well?

Does it has to have a next? thats better than now? If I buy my kid something I dont expect him to ask for something better next time. I expect him to take care and cherish the shit I just bought him.

How can you say that this 23 yo will have a shitier car since his parents will not buy him one anymore. For all we know he will do good in life that he can buy himself a bugati on his 30th birthday.

Serriously I think after a parent have raised and spent the last 16years with his or her kid, I think they should be able to tell if that kid can handle a car like that.

my oldest is 13 now, when he was 11 he earned his first car, crx. Few weeks later I bought him a swap for xmass. He learned how to drive that car. (parking lot at work) I think he would be responsible enough to drive my M3. On the other hand my 8 year old boy, I can see him being trouble around cars (probably took after me). He wont be getting anything fast when he gets a license.

[IFX]

Who cares, maybe the kid is responsible. You don't know he isn't.

If I can afford it, my kid will get it. (That is, if i feel he's mature enough)

Of course 16 is a bit young...but props to him!