This pertains to the "17 year olds getting Z's" debate...
06-08-2008, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Grimnar444
I'm 17 and I have a 350z, but here's my story.
I knew that I wanted a nice fast car by the time I was 10, and starting then I watched people's pets and houses when they were on vacation. From this time to when I was 14 I made a good chunk of change...combine that with severla Certificates of Deposit, and some investing in the stock market I did through my parents, and it was even more.
When I was 14 (legal age for work in NJ) I started caddying at the local gold course in the spring, summer, and fall. At $40 a bag plus tips and usuallly carrying 2 bags, as well as caddying 2 rounds a day I sometimes made over $200 a day.
In the winters and Even until now I worked at a local print shop for consistent hourly wages.
I put every piece of money I got in a bank, and set up my Cds so they would be mature about a month ago.
With all this I was able to buy my 350z last week (completely in cash..no finaceing). I also pay for all of the insurance, gas, and maintainance on it. And the best part...I still have over $10,000 in the bank
I agree every bit with the fact that parents should not buy their children nice cars, but I think I have earned it.
I knew that I wanted a nice fast car by the time I was 10, and starting then I watched people's pets and houses when they were on vacation. From this time to when I was 14 I made a good chunk of change...combine that with severla Certificates of Deposit, and some investing in the stock market I did through my parents, and it was even more.
When I was 14 (legal age for work in NJ) I started caddying at the local gold course in the spring, summer, and fall. At $40 a bag plus tips and usuallly carrying 2 bags, as well as caddying 2 rounds a day I sometimes made over $200 a day.
In the winters and Even until now I worked at a local print shop for consistent hourly wages.
I put every piece of money I got in a bank, and set up my Cds so they would be mature about a month ago.
With all this I was able to buy my 350z last week (completely in cash..no finaceing). I also pay for all of the insurance, gas, and maintainance on it. And the best part...I still have over $10,000 in the bank
I agree every bit with the fact that parents should not buy their children nice cars, but I think I have earned it.
06-08-2008, 12:13 PM
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Movin on up
1.1988 prelude si (clutch broke sold for 500)
2.1993 civic si hatch (totaled in parking old lady t-bone me, *****)
3.2003 civic hatch (gave it to my father he needed a car)
4.2003 track edtion
2.1993 civic si hatch (totaled in parking old lady t-bone me, *****)
3.2003 civic hatch (gave it to my father he needed a car)
4.2003 track edtion
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06-08-2008, 01:49 PM
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1999 Acura TL - 210,000 miles will forever love honda/acura for that
2005 350z touring 6-speed - paid in full by me at age 20
oh and 5 cars by twenty is nothing..heres my friends list
1995 saab 900se turbo - wrecked
1997 Audi a4 ko4 - wrecked
1998 audi a4 2.8 - wrecked
2002 Maxima 6-speed lsd - too big?
2003 Audi 225 TT - Wrecked
2006 VW GTI - selling
2001 S2000 AP1 - coming soon
And now hes $20,000 in debt and hes 20
2005 350z touring 6-speed - paid in full by me at age 20
oh and 5 cars by twenty is nothing..heres my friends list
1995 saab 900se turbo - wrecked
1997 Audi a4 ko4 - wrecked
1998 audi a4 2.8 - wrecked
2002 Maxima 6-speed lsd - too big?
2003 Audi 225 TT - Wrecked
2006 VW GTI - selling
2001 S2000 AP1 - coming soon
And now hes $20,000 in debt and hes 20
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06-08-2008, 02:23 PM
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hey sorry if that bores you but i dreamed about getting a Z ever since i saw one, worked every summer doing masonry kicking my *** saving up that much and i think being able to put over $23,000 down on a my dream car by age 19/20 was a very respectable goal to achieve, and yes i pay for gas and insurance and repairs, and yes i am lucky enough to have a very well paying job but i work my *** off. And not being one of these shmucks who buys a car mods them and then gets them repoed or sells them cause they cant afford the payments or has mommy and daddy pay for it , which happens oh so often with guys my age deserves some respect. and to the 17 year old who worked his *** off, i tip my hat and i wish more kids worked and saved and had as much respect and worked for a goal like many of us, and to those who dont think its a big deal, go to hell cause you obviously dont deserve any respect back.
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06-08-2008, 02:31 PM
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im 17 now my car list since i was 16 include
2000 chevy camaro v6
2003 ford mustang GT
2000 chevy camaro Z28
2004 nissan 350z grand touring(my baby)
and by no means am i spoiled my parents may have put up the down payments on these cars but i work my *** off sometimes 11 hours a day to support my addiction of cars i pay EVERY car payment of 500 a month and 200 a month for gas 400 a month insurance EVERYTHING is paid by ME i do air conditioning and electrical for two different jobs to earn my keep
2000 chevy camaro v6
2003 ford mustang GT
2000 chevy camaro Z28
2004 nissan 350z grand touring(my baby)
and by no means am i spoiled my parents may have put up the down payments on these cars but i work my *** off sometimes 11 hours a day to support my addiction of cars i pay EVERY car payment of 500 a month and 200 a month for gas 400 a month insurance EVERYTHING is paid by ME i do air conditioning and electrical for two different jobs to earn my keep
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06-08-2008, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 350zna
hey sorry if that bores you but i dreamed about getting a Z ever since i saw one, worked every summer doing masonry kicking my *** saving up that much and i think being able to put over $23,000 down on a my dream car by age 19/20 was a very respectable goal to achieve, and yes i pay for gas and insurance and repairs, and yes i am lucky enough to have a very well paying job but i work my *** off. And not being one of these shmucks who buys a car mods them and then gets them repoed or sells them cause they cant afford the payments or has mommy and daddy pay for it , which happens oh so often with guys my age deserves some respect. and to the 17 year old who worked his *** off, i tip my hat and i wish more kids worked and saved and had as much respect and worked for a goal like many of us, and to those who dont think its a big deal, go to hell cause you obviously dont deserve any respect back.
06-08-2008, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 350zna
hey sorry if that bores you but i dreamed about getting a Z ever since i saw one, worked every summer doing masonry kicking my *** saving up that much and i think being able to put over $23,000 down on a my dream car by age 19/20 was a very respectable goal to achieve, and yes i pay for gas and insurance and repairs, and yes i am lucky enough to have a very well paying job but i work my *** off. And not being one of these shmucks who buys a car mods them and then gets them repoed or sells them cause they cant afford the payments or has mommy and daddy pay for it , which happens oh so often with guys my age deserves some respect. and to the 17 year old who worked his *** off, i tip my hat and i wish more kids worked and saved and had as much respect and worked for a goal like many of us, and to those who dont think its a big deal, go to hell cause you obviously dont deserve any respect back.
06-08-2008, 02:51 PM
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thanks guys, sad that some guys are just *** holes on this forum and cant respect hard working kids, i know if i have kids ill make them work just as hard as alot of us have, you really learn alot about the world and you really learn the value of a dollar when you come home hot, tired and dirty but you know you earned your money and you enjoy that ride home home all the more when you know its your sweat and energy that got you your dream.
06-08-2008, 03:31 PM
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I'm isured under my parents coverage, so I get a discount. Also I have strait As so I get even more of a discount. I pay my parents every month for the insurance. The deal is if I miss a payment, I'm off the insurance and on my own, so I make sure I always get it in
06-08-2008, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Agentman03
So What kind of Rate Does a 17" Year old pay for car Insurance on a "Z" or do they all insured in their Mom or Dad's name or what ???
06-08-2008, 03:34 PM
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2006 Subaru STi Black on gold wheels --Current car got it when i was 16 and i parents never helped me witexcept to co-sign. Trying to sell it now
2007/08 Nissan 350z enthuiast -very soon to come
2007/08 Nissan 350z enthuiast -very soon to come
06-08-2008, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Grimnar444
I'm isured under my parents coverage, so I get a discount. Also I have strait As so I get even more of a discount. I pay my parents every month for the insurance. The deal is if I miss a payment, I'm off the insurance and on my own, so I make sure I always get it in
