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First off, let me make it clear that I am not trying to be a troll or an e-baller. This thread is super cereal. I also want to make it clear that I am not a spoiled brat. I fully appreciate everything I have in this world and understand the hard work that was done in order for me to have the things that I do.
Well, if anybody happened to read my thread about transffering to Georgia Tech from my current university, this is somewhat related.
My dad is a big fan of science, learning, knowledge, etc. When I told him I wanted to transfer to Tech, he was thrilled. He basically made a deal with me that if I graduated from Tech, he would buy me a GT-R. I did not bring this up or anything, it was totally his idea. I was shocked and thought he was joking at first, but he was dead serious.
I don't know if I would feel bad about accepting such an expensive gift. If I were to try to save up for the GT-R after graduating college, it would probably take me a while on my own. But somehow I feel like I would always have this guilty feeling in the back of my mind whenever I drove it. I don't know if I would be able to enjoy the car knowing that I did not do much to deserve it.
So let's say I get accepted and graduate from Tech. Would you accept the gift if you were in my position?
Last edited by g35coupe6mt; 11-12-2008 at 09:19 AM.
at your age i would have taken the GTR and gone nuts. my parents did something around the same thing for me since i got a presidential scholarship to school. i think personally, if they really appreciate you trying hard and all that good stuff, and they want to give you the 80k car for graduation, at this age, i would ask them to use that as a downpayment for a house. 3-4 years later when you start a family you will thank me. GL either way you go.
In my position I would. However I already graduated from school, have a steady job, have a decent income, etc.
In your case, ask if you can get a Civic and have the rest to invest.
I am in the same position as GZire so I would accept it. No doubt the other ideas are better though. Invest it or maybe create a scholarship for someone else.
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agreed as awesome as a gift as it would be, i would ask if they would put that money towards a home once you figure out where your settling down at. or buy you a 40k car and give you some cash to do wtf ever you'd like w/it
if your dad is going to give you a check for the car, i'd get a regular car and pocket the rest. think about it, spending 30k on a car and having 60-70k in your bank account would be awesome. you never know what expenses will blindside you.
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If you have the kind of dad that drops 90k on a car as a graduation present, he will also probably make the downpayment on your house, pay for wedding, etc.
If those things are not in the cards, you should def take the majority in money and buy something more mainstream to drive.
Would you accept a GT-R as a gift?
