• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Did you get a new car when you were 16?

Page 3 - Seeking answers? Join the AnandTech community: where nearly half-a-million members share solutions and discuss the latest tech.
Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
I got my mom's 9 year old Accord because she got a new car. And I was thrilled to have it (as anyone who ever heard me talk about that car well knows). I still miss it sometimes.

ZV
Click to expand...

Same here, except its my dad's and its 12 years old I believe, but it still runs great and no major problems.
 
Originally posted by: RaiseUp
Right now I am driving my dad's Navigator and after school I get to take the Vette out. I can't touch the 745.
Click to expand...

that sucks that u can't drive 745, coupel of my friends have it and i love driving it , drives better then my 2003 hond accord
 
I worked 30+ hours weekly while in highschool.. and bought my own crap car. No offense to anyone here but those who have to earn there stuff growing up has a different view in life.

peace
sean
 
He said he may get me a new BMW in December. He got the 2003 745i not too long ago. And we may trade the Navigator in for a car for my step-sister.

EDIT: I do work for my Father, I help with the businesses a lot. I probably work 30-40 hrs. for him
 
Originally posted by: AdamDuritz99
I worked 30+ hours weekly while in highschool.. and bought my own crap car. No offense to anyone here but those who have to earn there stuff growing up has a different view in life.

peace
sean
Click to expand...

wow that made me sound really cynical didn't it? All I meant was earning what you get gives you a different prospective about things.

peace
sean
 
New? no. at 16? no...My dad just bought me a car because I need one for school and work, it was too hard trying to share two cars between me, my mom and my dad. It wasnt much, $1700 14 year old Saab, but im happy with it.
 
I got a full size four-wheel-drive '89 Blazer (in '96). I was happy. My younger brother, however: Got a new Mustang (V6), wrecked it (not his fault), got a new GT Eclipse, was rear-ended, and then got a new Maxima (loaded). He now complains constantly about the Maxima and has ragged it out. He has been asking for another new car. The baby of the family always gets what he wants. . .
 
When I was a freshman in HS my school raffled off a camaro and I won it. 😎 I couldn't legally drive it till I was 16 and had my permit, so for a year and a half it was usually in a garage. If I didnt win the camaro, I would have had a hand me down rusting toyota. 😀
 
I would say my child will woek her ass off and not think I'd get her a car, then I will. something safe.

Here's my million dollare idea for parents of teenage drivers.

when the car is in drive, it engages a device which jams cell transmission in the vehicle, there is also an optional smoke detector and breathalyzer attachment.

 
I didn't need a car at 16. All the good places to go are age 18+. My parents asked if I wanted a new car but I declined.:beer:
 
Originally posted by: djheater
I would say my child will woek her ass off and not think I'd get her a car, then I will. something safe.

Here's my million dollare idea for parents of teenage drivers.

when the car is in drive, it engages a device which jams cell transmission in the vehicle, there is also an optional smoke detector and breathalyzer attachment.
Click to expand...

that is a stupid idea and an illegal one. u can't operate cell jamer in united states
 
Originally posted by: Ylen13
Originally posted by: djheater
I would say my child will woek her ass off and not think I'd get her a car, then I will. something safe.

Here's my million dollare idea for parents of teenage drivers.

when the car is in drive, it engages a device which jams cell transmission in the vehicle, there is also an optional smoke detector and breathalyzer attachment.
Click to expand...

that is a stupid idea and an illegal one. u can't operate cell jamer in united states
Click to expand...


Holy fvck.

It's not a stupid idea, nor a serious one. You can't spell and have terrible grammar.
 
Originally posted by: Ylen13
Originally posted by: djheater
I would say my child will woek her ass off and not think I'd get her a car, then I will. something safe.

Here's my million dollare idea for parents of teenage drivers.

when the car is in drive, it engages a device which jams cell transmission in the vehicle, there is also an optional smoke detector and breathalyzer attachment.
Click to expand...

that is a stupid idea and an illegal one. u can't operate cell jamer in united states
Click to expand...
Christ, would I like to see your picture on the side of a milk carton!!

 
i got my first car when i was 20. paid for most of it. it used, and from a salvage job on a pretty not messed up car. been running fine.


i didnt evne get my license until iwas 18 since my parents wouldnt let me drive their cars, and then after i got my license i didnt drive since i couldnt afford insurance until i bought my car 2 years later.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top