youngest owner?
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I'm 22, have my own place, pay my own bills and had no help whatsoever from my parents when purchasing my S2k...Hell, even when I was 16, I had to work at McDonald's to buy my first car....A 92 Dodge Spirit...It made me appreciate that working hard for my money pays off in the end... 
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Ok, Well who here paid every cent for your car at such a young age without mommy and daddys help. 
As soon as I turned of legal age to get a job I was saving for my first car, When i was 16 I got it, A 98' Eclipse GSX perfect condition. Woman owned, one owner. Got a steal on it (12k back in 01', Bluebooked for close to 18k at that time) Sadly the car will be going this weekend after 3 years and over 25k In upgrades (Performance alone, No body shit) Hopefully I'll be rolling in my s2k this weekend also (02' Spa). And i'll be 20 in November. But I paid every cent for it, so when I see kids who had mommy and daddy buy their car I know im diff from them and I feel like all my hard work has paid off.
As soon as I turned of legal age to get a job I was saving for my first car, When i was 16 I got it, A 98' Eclipse GSX perfect condition. Woman owned, one owner. Got a steal on it (12k back in 01', Bluebooked for close to 18k at that time) Sadly the car will be going this weekend after 3 years and over 25k In upgrades (Performance alone, No body shit) Hopefully I'll be rolling in my s2k this weekend also (02' Spa). And i'll be 20 in November. But I paid every cent for it, so when I see kids who had mommy and daddy buy their car I know im diff from them and I feel like all my hard work has paid off.
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Originally Posted by SVT_Chia,Sep 1 2004, 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by SgtSaunders,Aug 31 2004, 04:45 PM
At 15 I got a broom and was told to sweep the floor of my old man's steel factory.
After 2 years of sweeping I paid cash for a used 89 Lude.
Looking back from 30, I wouldnt have wanted it any different.
After 2 years of sweeping I paid cash for a used 89 Lude.
Looking back from 30, I wouldnt have wanted it any different.
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From: Dallas, TX
Originally Posted by Insert Name,Sep 1 2004, 05:39 AM
Ok, Well who here paid every cent for your car at such a young age without mommy and daddys help.
As soon as I turned of legal age to get a job I was saving for my first car, When i was 16 I got it, A 98' Eclipse GSX perfect condition. Woman owned, one owner. Got a steal on it (12k back in 01', Bluebooked for close to 18k at that time) Sadly the car will be going this weekend after 3 years and over 25k In upgrades (Performance alone, No body shit) Hopefully I'll be rolling in my s2k this weekend also (02' Spa). And i'll be 20 in November. But I paid every cent for it, so when I see kids who had mommy and daddy buy their car I know im diff from them and I feel like all my hard work has paid off.
As soon as I turned of legal age to get a job I was saving for my first car, When i was 16 I got it, A 98' Eclipse GSX perfect condition. Woman owned, one owner. Got a steal on it (12k back in 01', Bluebooked for close to 18k at that time) Sadly the car will be going this weekend after 3 years and over 25k In upgrades (Performance alone, No body shit) Hopefully I'll be rolling in my s2k this weekend also (02' Spa). And i'll be 20 in November. But I paid every cent for it, so when I see kids who had mommy and daddy buy their car I know im diff from them and I feel like all my hard work has paid off.
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From: Mt. Pleasant, SC
Trust us kids. If you drive an S and you are under 18, you are freakin spoiled. I'm not knockin it. I was spoiled by my wonderful parents, you just need to accept it and move on. Aside from the rare super genius who owns his own multinational at 16, there is just no freakin way a normal 16 year old can afford this car. I know, I was 16 once too. As soon as I turned 16 I got a job that I worked every spare chance I had. I made squat. There is just no way in hell a kid that young can save up that kinda cash in the time allowed. Not to mention the insurance. I'm guessing you guys don't pay that because I make what is considered by most to be a VERY decent living and I still go bug eyed when I see my insurance bill. I have one ticket on my record from 4 years ago (pre S2k) and have never filed a claim. I can't IMAGINE what the rates would be for a 16 year old guy. If you know how much is shelled out, I hope you are kissing your parents a$$es daily. If you don't know, I suggest you go ask them and you will hopefully have a whole new respect for them and will start to kiss their butts more often.
TonyY510, a lot of the people in this community worked very hard to be able to own was is to most people on this board their "dream car." When you see someone get handed this car, a little resentment is natural. The only way to combat this is to show your respect and knowledge of the car. Nothing pisses people off more than a teenager trying to look "cool" in a car mommy and daddy bought them. There is also a maturity barrier here. 17 year old kids are immature. You may not be, but the overwhelming majority is. Therefore it is on you to prove to the group that you can hold your own in the conversation. "The rest of us" were all 17 once too, remember that. I also have an 18 year old brother so I speak from experience. I have always been a gear head. When I was 16 I was out earning respect. I was modding my car and spanking people 2-3 times my age on the AutoX courses all around NC and VA. Don't be hesitate to do the same. Don't let a silly thing like age hold you back from anything. Age is only a number, maturity is what you bring to the table.
TonyY510, a lot of the people in this community worked very hard to be able to own was is to most people on this board their "dream car." When you see someone get handed this car, a little resentment is natural. The only way to combat this is to show your respect and knowledge of the car. Nothing pisses people off more than a teenager trying to look "cool" in a car mommy and daddy bought them. There is also a maturity barrier here. 17 year old kids are immature. You may not be, but the overwhelming majority is. Therefore it is on you to prove to the group that you can hold your own in the conversation. "The rest of us" were all 17 once too, remember that. I also have an 18 year old brother so I speak from experience. I have always been a gear head. When I was 16 I was out earning respect. I was modding my car and spanking people 2-3 times my age on the AutoX courses all around NC and VA. Don't be hesitate to do the same. Don't let a silly thing like age hold you back from anything. Age is only a number, maturity is what you bring to the table.
