Getting nice cars early.
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I was out on my own at 18 and always had nice cars as long as I could afford it and it made financial sense.
I took a lot of crap over the years about it but the one thing my dad always said was, if you can afford do it because your not going to enjoy it the same if you wait until 60.
And he was right, owning a nice car such as a lexus at 60 will not be the same as it will in your 20's.........
Assuming I had the cash flow, I did not want to be the guy that worked his whole life, saved every penny and at the end of my life I decide to spend a little and enjoy it.
I took a lot of crap over the years about it but the one thing my dad always said was, if you can afford do it because your not going to enjoy it the same if you wait until 60.
And he was right, owning a nice car such as a lexus at 60 will not be the same as it will in your 20's.........
Assuming I had the cash flow, I did not want to be the guy that worked his whole life, saved every penny and at the end of my life I decide to spend a little and enjoy it.
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if you can afford it and you have everything else already lined out in your life, do what you want. who cares waht people think.... it's alwasy the people in old busted junk that have something stupid to say about someone with a nice car anyway.
i've alwasy said the same thing; buy a nice used car for 15k or a new economy car for 15k? i'll take the 15k lexus (or wahtever) every time.
i've alwasy said the same thing; buy a nice used car for 15k or a new economy car for 15k? i'll take the 15k lexus (or wahtever) every time.
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People have always told me not to get nice cars or I wont have anything to look forward to.
I never understood this, is it the performance that a young driver cant handle?<--(i actually agree with that statement) the quality of the ride/interior? the badge and label that comes with the car?
Because the way I saw it if someone buys a brand new civic si for 25k or a used corvette for the same price, are they not basically on the same level?
I was thinking about this because i have friends who have EVOX's, A5's, SL55's. And they tell me about some dirty looks they get, and I was actually looking at a used m3 but I don't wanna be categorized as the "rich kid with his dads car."
I never understood this, is it the performance that a young driver cant handle?<--(i actually agree with that statement) the quality of the ride/interior? the badge and label that comes with the car?
Because the way I saw it if someone buys a brand new civic si for 25k or a used corvette for the same price, are they not basically on the same level?
I was thinking about this because i have friends who have EVOX's, A5's, SL55's. And they tell me about some dirty looks they get, and I was actually looking at a used m3 but I don't wanna be categorized as the "rich kid with his dads car."
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I don't see a problem with getting a nice car early on in life at all so long as you can afford it.
95% of young people I see with a car much nicer than you usually see for their age either got their parents to pay for it (this is fine, but don't expect me to be impressed, either) or they can only 'afford' it because they live at home and/or just barely make enough to write a check for the payments every month ('making the payments' is not my definition of being able to afford something).
Or even worse, they drive cars their parents bought, didn't even give to them, just allow them to drive, and try to pass them off as their own car.
95% of young people I see with a car much nicer than you usually see for their age either got their parents to pay for it (this is fine, but don't expect me to be impressed, either) or they can only 'afford' it because they live at home and/or just barely make enough to write a check for the payments every month ('making the payments' is not my definition of being able to afford something).
Or even worse, they drive cars their parents bought, didn't even give to them, just allow them to drive, and try to pass them off as their own car.
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Just a question to all of you guys that say 'so long as your parents didn't buy it for you':
Who cares if the parents bought it? Maybe the parents wanted to buy their kid something nice.
(look at me trying to start something)
Who cares if the parents bought it? Maybe the parents wanted to buy their kid something nice.
(look at me trying to start something)
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I'm just not impressed by it when some kid drives up in a brand new RX350 or something acting all baller. I just think to myself "wait until you see what it's like to own your own money".
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People can buy whatever they want for their kid, and a young adult should also be able to buy whatever they want for themselves as long as they can afford it. Heck, I bought my IS F last year when I was 23 and I got those "looks" all the time. As long as you know that you did it yourself, who cares what people think.
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Anyways, as others have said, it depends on where you live/work how people will perceive your car.
It's stupid, but my workplace cited the fact I drive a Lexus as a reason NOT to give me a raise, as driving one must mean I'm pretty "well off". Shows how little they pay attention. A used '05 ES 330 does not equate to well off, especially when one can be had for less than or equal to a new Camry. The only thing they look at is the badge, and assume it must cost $50,000. My co-workers voiced that exact opinion.
Funny part is if I'd had more money and bought a Hyundai Genesis, no one would bat an eye, especially when they saw the Hyundai badge in the rear.
It's stupid, but my workplace cited the fact I drive a Lexus as a reason NOT to give me a raise, as driving one must mean I'm pretty "well off". Shows how little they pay attention. A used '05 ES 330 does not equate to well off, especially when one can be had for less than or equal to a new Camry. The only thing they look at is the badge, and assume it must cost $50,000. My co-workers voiced that exact opinion.
Funny part is if I'd had more money and bought a Hyundai Genesis, no one would bat an eye, especially when they saw the Hyundai badge in the rear.
This is why you don’t by your car for other people, and instead do so for yourself. People are more than generous with their opinions, and they will always find something to judge, relative to their situation.
Just a question to all of you guys that say 'so long as your parents didn't buy it for you':
Who cares if the parents bought it? Maybe the parents wanted to buy their kid something nice.
Who cares if the parents bought it? Maybe the parents wanted to buy their kid something nice.
Again, all perception. All relative.
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There are actually a lot of things I like about the prospect of getting a used low mileage 05 or 06 LS430 but I just can't based on perception. It's the "I have arrived" car regardless of how much you actually paid for it.
As others have said... I could go buy a loaded 2009 Accord for about the same as an 05 LS430 but they speak two completely opposite messages about their owner. It can get to the point that it affects social and workplace dynamics, all because people don't really understand the economics of cars... they just see badges. I think this is one of the nice hidden aspects of the Hyundai Genesis... the ability to drive a luxury class car without people judging you for it.
It's really no different than if you saw a homeless guy in nice designer clothes, you'd be far less inclined to give him money than if he was in a walmart t-shirt and shorts. And yet what if he bought those designer clothes at the second hand store or was given them for free?
As others have said... I could go buy a loaded 2009 Accord for about the same as an 05 LS430 but they speak two completely opposite messages about their owner. It can get to the point that it affects social and workplace dynamics, all because people don't really understand the economics of cars... they just see badges. I think this is one of the nice hidden aspects of the Hyundai Genesis... the ability to drive a luxury class car without people judging you for it.
It's really no different than if you saw a homeless guy in nice designer clothes, you'd be far less inclined to give him money than if he was in a walmart t-shirt and shorts. And yet what if he bought those designer clothes at the second hand store or was given them for free?
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I will buy my kids a decent sensible reliable car for their first car and it will definitely not be a luxury car, fully loaded family car, or high performance sports car. If they want a expensive high end car, even a used one within the original budget then they are going to have to get a job to pay for it themselves and will have to pay to insure, maintain, and fuel it themselves too and deal with all negatives. If a child wants a nicer car they should buy it themselves with their own money, otherwise be grateful for the civic, corolla. accord, scion, etc your parents buy you even if it is used.