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I've got to say that Joe sounds like an awesome guy and a really good father. The F40 is unreal and congrats on a great investment!
Swift GT- sorry to hear about the accident and all the best with the repairs. I agree with your dad that your car is one of the most tastefully modded cars on the forum. Its definitely a clean S2000 and has been an inspiration for my S2K... Be sure to post up pics of the new front bumper when everything is said and done!
Swift GT- sorry to hear about the accident and all the best with the repairs. I agree with your dad that your car is one of the most tastefully modded cars on the forum. Its definitely a clean S2000 and has been an inspiration for my S2K... Be sure to post up pics of the new front bumper when everything is said and done!
I could probably spend half of my life sitting in that car just making car noises. 
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I think its so awesome that your dad is into cars and that you both share a common hobby. It makes me a little :/ because i wish i had that father son conection.
and for the record, i think its good that your parents reward you but make you earn it. not many parents are like that and if i had it that way, hell i'd reward my kids too bc i know what its like to work my ass off for nothing or work my ass off just to pay bills. i dont want my kids to have it as rough as i did.
and for the record, i think its good that your parents reward you but make you earn it. not many parents are like that and if i had it that way, hell i'd reward my kids too bc i know what its like to work my ass off for nothing or work my ass off just to pay bills. i dont want my kids to have it as rough as i did.
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Originally Posted by joe sackey classics,Nov 27 2010, 03:06 PM
My wife brought this thread to my attention and my son (the OP) forwarded me the link. I did not know he had started one, but its all good. In my book, all the comments have been fair and understandable.
My son is a guy who works his a$$ off, and I can tell you those top AP grades don't come easy! In the summer when his grueling studies schedule allows, he works a job. He is amazingly knowledgeable about cars in general, and the S2000 is a specialty for him. He is hands-on with much of the work done to his car, and we agreed that so far as the mods were tasteful and he paid for most of them, it was cool by me. I want to assure all of you that with my humble background, the value of a dollar is not lost on this young man!! I make sure of that..
The accident speaks for itself in one word: experience. Or lack thereof. When I heard it had happened I simply comforted him. My first words to him when I arrived on the accident scene to my distraught son were: "Its only a car, you still have your family (!), you learned your lesson, maybe we can fix this".. Turned out it was not that big of a deal, and he is well-insured. But dont think this is not costing him: his mother & I insisted he pays for the deductible from his earnings this summer, so this means he is fixing the car by himself.
This thread is just an example of how revered the S2000 has become by those who own them. I attended the S2000 Homecoming with my son and I was amazed at the enthusiasm for these sports cars, not to mention the organization of the event! I am glad some of you are pointing out the obvious to him, others are also being supportive. That's what a great forum does. I think he started this thread simply because he really loves his car, and misses it whilst it is being repaired. His car is probably the nicest most mint example of an S2000 I have seen, and I saw hundreds at the homecoming. He really cherishes it.
Regarding the Supercars, I got into these 20 years ago as a hobby, and when I retired from my financial planning business I took this on as a business. No, he cannot drive the F40, not until he has had at least 5 years without incident, and I remind him that I am 35 years accident-free! By the way anyone reading this can own an F40. I started from less than nothing. All you have to do is work hard & smart.
Great thread, thanks for reading & posting...
Joe Sackey
My son is a guy who works his a$$ off, and I can tell you those top AP grades don't come easy! In the summer when his grueling studies schedule allows, he works a job. He is amazingly knowledgeable about cars in general, and the S2000 is a specialty for him. He is hands-on with much of the work done to his car, and we agreed that so far as the mods were tasteful and he paid for most of them, it was cool by me. I want to assure all of you that with my humble background, the value of a dollar is not lost on this young man!! I make sure of that..
The accident speaks for itself in one word: experience. Or lack thereof. When I heard it had happened I simply comforted him. My first words to him when I arrived on the accident scene to my distraught son were: "Its only a car, you still have your family (!), you learned your lesson, maybe we can fix this".. Turned out it was not that big of a deal, and he is well-insured. But dont think this is not costing him: his mother & I insisted he pays for the deductible from his earnings this summer, so this means he is fixing the car by himself.
This thread is just an example of how revered the S2000 has become by those who own them. I attended the S2000 Homecoming with my son and I was amazed at the enthusiasm for these sports cars, not to mention the organization of the event! I am glad some of you are pointing out the obvious to him, others are also being supportive. That's what a great forum does. I think he started this thread simply because he really loves his car, and misses it whilst it is being repaired. His car is probably the nicest most mint example of an S2000 I have seen, and I saw hundreds at the homecoming. He really cherishes it.
Regarding the Supercars, I got into these 20 years ago as a hobby, and when I retired from my financial planning business I took this on as a business. No, he cannot drive the F40, not until he has had at least 5 years without incident, and I remind him that I am 35 years accident-free! By the way anyone reading this can own an F40. I started from less than nothing. All you have to do is work hard & smart.
Great thread, thanks for reading & posting...
Joe Sackey
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Originally Posted by RiceMan,Nov 27 2010, 11:00 PM
You're a great guy, just to come up here and become a member to support your son. Much much respect for you as a father!
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Originally Posted by joe sackey classics,Nov 27 2010, 03:06 PM
My wife brought this thread to my attention and my son (the OP) forwarded me the link. I did not know he had started one, but its all good. In my book, all the comments have been fair and understandable.
My son is a guy who works his a$$ off, and I can tell you those top AP grades don't come easy! In the summer when his grueling studies schedule allows, he works a job. He is amazingly knowledgeable about cars in general, and the S2000 is a specialty for him. He is hands-on with much of the work done to his car, and we agreed that so far as the mods were tasteful and he paid for most of them, it was cool by me. I want to assure all of you that with my humble background, the value of a dollar is not lost on this young man!! I make sure of that..
The accident speaks for itself in one word: experience. Or lack thereof. When I heard it had happened I simply comforted him. My first words to him when I arrived on the accident scene to my distraught son were: "Its only a car, you still have your family (!), you learned your lesson, maybe we can fix this".. Turned out it was not that big of a deal, and he is well-insured. But dont think this is not costing him: his mother & I insisted he pays for the deductible from his earnings this summer, so this means he is fixing the car by himself.
This thread is just an example of how revered the S2000 has become by those who own them. I attended the S2000 Homecoming with my son and I was amazed at the enthusiasm for these sports cars, not to mention the organization of the event! I am glad some of you are pointing out the obvious to him, others are also being supportive. That's what a great forum does. I think he started this thread simply because he really loves his car, and misses it whilst it is being repaired. His car is probably the nicest most mint example of an S2000 I have seen, and I saw hundreds at the homecoming. He really cherishes it.
Regarding the Supercars, I got into these 20 years ago as a hobby, and when I retired from my financial planning business I took this on as a business. No, he cannot drive the F40, not until he has had at least 5 years without incident, and I remind him that I am 35 years accident-free! By the way anyone reading this can own an F40. I started from less than nothing. All you have to do is work hard & smart.
Great thread, thanks for reading & posting...
Joe Sackey
My son is a guy who works his a$$ off, and I can tell you those top AP grades don't come easy! In the summer when his grueling studies schedule allows, he works a job. He is amazingly knowledgeable about cars in general, and the S2000 is a specialty for him. He is hands-on with much of the work done to his car, and we agreed that so far as the mods were tasteful and he paid for most of them, it was cool by me. I want to assure all of you that with my humble background, the value of a dollar is not lost on this young man!! I make sure of that..
The accident speaks for itself in one word: experience. Or lack thereof. When I heard it had happened I simply comforted him. My first words to him when I arrived on the accident scene to my distraught son were: "Its only a car, you still have your family (!), you learned your lesson, maybe we can fix this".. Turned out it was not that big of a deal, and he is well-insured. But dont think this is not costing him: his mother & I insisted he pays for the deductible from his earnings this summer, so this means he is fixing the car by himself.
This thread is just an example of how revered the S2000 has become by those who own them. I attended the S2000 Homecoming with my son and I was amazed at the enthusiasm for these sports cars, not to mention the organization of the event! I am glad some of you are pointing out the obvious to him, others are also being supportive. That's what a great forum does. I think he started this thread simply because he really loves his car, and misses it whilst it is being repaired. His car is probably the nicest most mint example of an S2000 I have seen, and I saw hundreds at the homecoming. He really cherishes it.
Regarding the Supercars, I got into these 20 years ago as a hobby, and when I retired from my financial planning business I took this on as a business. No, he cannot drive the F40, not until he has had at least 5 years without incident, and I remind him that I am 35 years accident-free! By the way anyone reading this can own an F40. I started from less than nothing. All you have to do is work hard & smart.
Great thread, thanks for reading & posting...
Joe Sackey
Growing up in Orange County I've known a lot of people that have had everything handed to them on a silver platter. One family I know bought their 16 year old son a new Mercedes C-class. He then proceeded to get drunk at a party, hit a parked car hard enough to total his car, and then fled the scene on foot. His parents bought him a new SUV within a week. Then there's always extreme examples like the aforementioned kid on Luxury4Play who got a $400,000 599 GTO for his 18th birthday and didn't really seem to care (link is here).
So, huge
to you for teaching your son the value of money. It's always cool to see someone overcome adversity and find success through hard work.A side note: do you ever bring the F40 to Cars & Coffee in Irvine? I've never seen one in person and would LOVE to see it if you ever make it out.
