Wondering about the age of our Z owners
I'm honestly not trying to be rude or condescending when I ask the younger set (16-20) how they can afford this car.
When I was in high school and college I worked at a retail store and started at about $7/hr. Made about $9/hr by the time I quit. There is NO way I could have afforded this car at $350 a month and $100/month insurance unless I lived at home and never bought my own groceries.
I'm not saying it's unfair or that I'm jealous or anything. I loved my cheap little Prelude and SC2 cars. I'm just amazed that a parent would buy a car like this for a kid. Forgetting the price, it can be dangerous for someone with no experience. The rear wheels can break loose just taking a left at a stoplight with some energy. Nothing short of an act of god could have given my Saturn enough power to slip the wheels.
If I had a lot of cash to spend on my kid's first car, you'd better believe it would be something safe with as LITTLE hp as possible. Maybe it's just me.
When I was in high school and college I worked at a retail store and started at about $7/hr. Made about $9/hr by the time I quit. There is NO way I could have afforded this car at $350 a month and $100/month insurance unless I lived at home and never bought my own groceries.
I'm not saying it's unfair or that I'm jealous or anything. I loved my cheap little Prelude and SC2 cars. I'm just amazed that a parent would buy a car like this for a kid. Forgetting the price, it can be dangerous for someone with no experience. The rear wheels can break loose just taking a left at a stoplight with some energy. Nothing short of an act of god could have given my Saturn enough power to slip the wheels.
If I had a lot of cash to spend on my kid's first car, you'd better believe it would be something safe with as LITTLE hp as possible. Maybe it's just me.
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Sure, but I don't think I could have done that and 15 credit hours. Or maintained a healthy relationship. I guess it's worth it for some people. I was good with my ancient 4-bangers.
Alright, cool. I didn't mean any disrespect by that, in case that's what you thought. Honest question, because my father says he hates getting in and out of the Z.
Nope.
It's impossible to hate you more than I currently do, Josh.
Nope.
It's impossible to hate you more than I currently do, Josh.
oh god that makes me feel so much better.
but i'm payin for my car, going to school, and working. so i can see where some of these kids are coming fun. but im not cocky like most of them. i know my place
18 btw
but i'm payin for my car, going to school, and working. so i can see where some of these kids are coming fun. but im not cocky like most of them. i know my place
18 btw
[QUOTE=Spork;6899755]Alright, cool. I didn't mean any disrespect by that, in case that's what you thought. Honest question, because my father says he hates getting in and out of the Z.
I'm 25 I was 22 when I got mine... But speaking of that ^^^^^ my dad "falls" in my car haha and when he gets out he opens the door... w/ a umph and then proceeds to make himself fall out on his hands and crawls out...." I said dad i'll come around and help you. Dad says " Hell no I used to do this when I had my 95 camaro too and then he laughs
I'm 25 I was 22 when I got mine... But speaking of that ^^^^^ my dad "falls" in my car haha and when he gets out he opens the door... w/ a umph and then proceeds to make himself fall out on his hands and crawls out...." I said dad i'll come around and help you. Dad says " Hell no I used to do this when I had my 95 camaro too and then he laughs