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best car for a 16 year old guy
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...amongst other things, such as a trust fund and high end real estate.
Jealousy gets you nowhere.
Having it is fine, flaunting it here, of all places, is not advised.
umm first of all im not a spoiled rich kid whos parents are buying them a car and what do you mean "they took proper care of you" if they loved you they should have taught you how to be independent like my parents did. Secondly with me buying a car MYSELF ill learn how to take care of it and learn how to repair things on my own. I dont mean any disrespect to you or anybody for what i said but i just dont like when people brag and what not about how there parents bought them a car
Don't sweat it.
They don't have near the appreciation for their ride that you do.
Their loss.
Some have money, some don't.
My parents bought me a german car, but it doens't make it better than others just because it's not a luxury version. Every manufacturer has its prons and cons.
I'd recommend a Honda Civic or Accord at your price range. They are generally reliable, last a million miles and you can find parts inexpensively when needed.
Also, when you buy a used one. Generally the resale is good, so in many cases you can either get back what you paid or more. My first car was an accord. After driving it for a year I sold it for double.
Also, when you buy a used one. Generally the resale is good, so in many cases you can either get back what you paid or more. My first car was an accord. After driving it for a year I sold it for double.
not many German cars are build in Germany , often in eastern europe recently and usually the parts had been build around the world before thats why the quality isn't really there any more
its like with computers ...where do the Mac's come from ...they are only sold by a company in cupertino california , but all the parts are build somewhere else in asia you know
and while at least in the german car industry in the old days the manufacturers had been really proud about their cars and even the employees had been proud to build those cars , but that has changed in todays world all is about profit
Why not try out a Ford Fiesta (the older model)? It's a pretty sound car and I'm sure you can pick it up at a few grand! As a sidenote, DO NOT go for an SUV as a 16 year-old. Not that you can't handle the car but if you look in the long-run, SUVs are the most expensive cars to run. Gas-guzzling, fuel taxes, etc. These expenses would burn a hole in your pocket. I drive an RR, so I know how it's like.. But my first car was a Vauxhall Astra, pretty good car I must say
Why not try out a Ford Fiesta (the older model)? It's a pretty sound car and I'm sure you can pick it up at a few grand! As a sidenote, DO NOT go for an SUV as a 16 year-old. Not that you can't handle the car but if you look in the long-run, SUVs are the most expensive cars to run. Gas-guzzling, fuel taxes, etc. These expenses would burn a hole in your pocket. I drive an RR, so I know how it's like.. But my first car was a Vauxhall Astra, pretty good car I must say
yea i dont want a suv we had a chrysler pacifica that got 17.5 mpgs and me my bro and my sisters had to fill up lol
No older fiestas in the states... That's why civics et al are being thrown around... My first car in the old country (I like to say that in a Russian accent) was a Vauxhall Nova. Insurance cost 10x more than the car, but fuel economy was good apart from when the fuel lines perished. 5mpg and a constant smell of petrol - woop
You really need to stop taking shots at kids whose parents bought them cars. It's petty and it reeks of jealousy, whether or not you actually are.
Being spoiled is a state of mind, a sense of entitlement instead of appreciation. Am I supposed to feel guilty or somehow think my parents didn't love me as much as yours do just because mine bought me a car? I'll be honest with you - that's offensive. You'll learn how to treat other people with different backgrounds more respectfully in the future and realize that there's more than one proper way to raise kids. In determining the type of person I turned into and the values I have, my parents' ability and willingness to buy me a cool first car was insignificant compared to the values and lessons they taught me every day growing up. I appreciate everything they've bought me but I love them unconditionally for all the things they've done for me that you can't buy.
Signed,
Someone whose parents got him a 300+HP sports car (against the advice of 90% of friends and family) because it would make him happy, it made them happy, and they knew he'd be extremely responsible with it. That trust was well-placed and valued by me more than you can imagine.
(0 speeding tickets, 0 accidents, detailed every week, sold in excellent condition)
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Every person who says they had to work for their things and try to make those who were given things out to be spoiled conveniently neglect the fact that they have it better than 90% of the world
Everyone's situation is different. If I have the means to help my future kids out, I will and frankly won't care about the cries of those saying "it's just not fair whaaaaaa!!"
Fiestas are a little small but I totally agree about the gas. I think many hs kids don't take that into account. I would budget at least 30 bucks a week for just gas in a 30mpg car if you have modest driving habits. Adds up quick!
You would be surprised... I know when I got my celica that was 11 years old at the time, I washed that thing and detailed it every weekend. In short, regardless of one's ride, many people take pride in it.
Now as far as making your gf walk in the rain for merely saying she didn't like your seats was a pretty immature thing to do...
Everyone's situation is different. If I have the means to help my future kids out, I will and frankly won't care about the cries of those saying "it's just not fair whaaaaaa!!"
Why not try out a Ford Fiesta (the older model)? It's a pretty sound car and I'm sure you can pick it up at a few grand! As a sidenote, DO NOT go for an SUV as a 16 year-old. Not that you can't handle the car but if you look in the long-run, SUVs are the most expensive cars to run. Gas-guzzling, fuel taxes, etc. These expenses would burn a hole in your pocket. I drive an RR, so I know how it's like.. But my first car was a Vauxhall Astra, pretty good car I must say
Fiestas are a little small but I totally agree about the gas. I think many hs kids don't take that into account. I would budget at least 30 bucks a week for just gas in a 30mpg car if you have modest driving habits. Adds up quick!
My parents bought me an M3 when I was 16 and an ES350 when I was 18, and I've never seen someone appreciate their cars like I do.
I once made my girlfriend (at the time... haha) walk in the rain because she said she didn't like my blue leather seats. Another time I cried and had a "fender wake" when someone backed into my car. Although to be honest that was just an excuse to get drunk with my friends
You would be surprised... I know when I got my celica that was 11 years old at the time, I washed that thing and detailed it every weekend. In short, regardless of one's ride, many people take pride in it.
Now as far as making your gf walk in the rain for merely saying she didn't like your seats was a pretty immature thing to do...
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This is all well and good, but did you see the colossal jackass of a post the OP was responding to?
Yes, and I still take extreme exception to his reply. He used that post as a jumping off point to spew his offensive classism. That being said, the post he replied to was incredibly juvenile and pathetic, but I suspect it was simply flame-bait.
OP, be sure to post what car you get, and possibly even pictures if possible. I'm sure most of us would like to see what you went for after this thread.
The KIA Forte is about 15K, and KIA now has a plant in the States.
I think this year's model is a nice looking little car. To small for my use though.
5 year - 100,000km warranty, 5 year road-assist. Take a drive. Can't hurt.
In the end, you should buy whatever you want/can convince your parents to get you (it's their responsiblity anyway till you're 18), but if you want my advice....
Teenagers, as a group, are incapable of appreciating either the costs or the risks associated with driving a luxury or performance car. They are dangerous enough with basic transportation - why give them a bigger, more expensive weapon? Also the insurance and fuel costs are considerably higher.
Teenagers should be driving cars like the Hyundai Accent. Slowish, economical, safe.
No offense teens, but you think you are a lot smarter/responsible than you actually are at your age. Young whippersnappers.
Teenagers, as a group, are incapable of appreciating either the costs or the risks associated with driving a luxury or performance car. They are dangerous enough with basic transportation - why give them a bigger, more expensive weapon? Also the insurance and fuel costs are considerably higher.
Teenagers should be driving cars like the Hyundai Accent. Slowish, economical, safe.
No offense teens, but you think you are a lot smarter/responsible than you actually are at your age. Young whippersnappers.