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AzNightmare 10-14-2009 04:54 PM
So what is considered "earning it" ?

If a kid passed his road exam and got his N. And rich daddy said, good boy! Here's your 350Z.

Did he earn it? I mean he did pass the road test afterall........ =/

bengy 10-14-2009 05:04 PM
If rich spoiled kids weren't looking down on other people's rides I don't think this would be an issue.

Also, I think people might confuse "hate" with "respect", or lack of. We don't necessarily hate you cuz mommy and daddy bought you a car, but you're not gonna get any respect, no matter what you drive, especially if you're a douchebag.

oinkoinkpig 10-14-2009 05:10 PM
I think it's okay to be powered by parents...but as long as the person appreciates what he has then it's alright. As long as the kid isn't spoiled to the point where they think they are better than others and constantly looking down on people...

PiuYi 10-14-2009 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by shenmecar (Post 6634965)
use the forum search and type in "Alderbridge".

Read his threads.
BAHAHHAHA YESSSSS!!!!!!!!! alderbridge!!!!
http://www.revscene.net/forums/car-m....html?t=586271
:haha::haha::haha:

ctsport 10-14-2009 08:55 PM
People who "hate" are just jealous, no if's and but's.

I personally think its a bad idea for parents to buy their kids any kind of car but I don't care either way. I know wealthy kids who's parents buy them everything they want but are also brilliant and will be rich later on anyways. I also know some spoiled kids that have everything they want but are dumb dumb's and will be devastated when their parents stop supporting them. The same idea applies to kids who don't have wealthy parents.

ctsport 10-14-2009 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by !SG (Post 6634837)
we call this attitude being snobby. this has been a huge growing trend amongst the young neaveau riche of china that are living abroad.
This attitude has been around since the beginning of humanity. It has nothing to do with "rich Asians kids from Richmond" LOL.

This used to be called the bourgeoisie versus the proletariat, they even had a whole war and revolution about it. In modern times, its called old-money versus new-money.

Amuse 10-14-2009 09:25 PM
You can't really do anything about that. The person who buys a car, pays for insurance, and use their hard earned money for any mods get more respect.

JHatta 10-14-2009 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by oinkoinkpig (Post 6635281)
I think it's okay to be powered by parents...but as long as the person appreciates what he has then it's alright. As long as the kid isn't spoiled to the point where they think they are better than others and constantly looking down on people...

If your parents buy your car, they own you, and your livelihood.

I think it's fucking stupid when people get their cars paid for by their parents, and then they spend money modding it.

orange7 10-14-2009 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by NimbeeTT (Post 6634872)
I agree cultural differences play its part in this.
But one's gotta remember that there's cultural differences, then there's plain spoiled and conceited 18 year olds who are either high school drop outs or people who gave no shit about school and graduated with near F average for the sake of graduating, driving a high end car with a 3000$ body kit working at MacDonalds while all his friends who dont have rich parents and nice cars or even those who do (whether asian or not) are working their butts off either at college or an actual job. Or both.
/run-on

When it comes down to that, it's rarely a case of ignorance and jealousy on the observer's part.

Like most ppl said, I applaud those who earned their veihicles whether they bought themselves or gift from family, just the latter described above of teens who got a 50K car because their family's got the cash and are at "that driving age", then the kid drives it flaunting their high and mighty status i can't accept.
why would you care unless you think it's unfair, which also also means jealous. What i got out of your message is that we should be hating on those who get something REALLY good from their parents, even though they did not eat it themselves.

Let me put it in another way if you are fogged by your own vision. You are jealous that some lazy, dumb, 18-year-old drop out teens get nice cars and you don't. So basically, you're jealous. I mean, why would that even bother you if you're not jealous. Just ignore those shits. I too obviously know they don't deserve it, but whatever man. Their parents' money and decision. Just let them enjoy life, and we should just ignore them if they start bragging. We shouldn't hate on them just because they are powered by parents because hate is a kind of jealousy.

k20a 10-14-2009 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by !SG (Post 6634837)
the arguement against is some rich kids look down upon anyone that wasnt given a helping hand in life. we call this attitude being snobby. this has been a huge growing trend amongst the young neaveau riche of china that are living abroad.
I'm glad someone notices it too.

bimmer91 10-14-2009 10:59 PM
Those who hate those who have everything handed to them are just jealous... I am and we all are if were aren't spoiled.

It's not the kids fault being born in a rich family, only thing that makes a lot of them fucked up is they don't know how it is not being able to buy something that you want and can't get.

twitchyzero 10-14-2009 11:04 PM
reminds me the time i was in gr 12
the classic asian example:
my frd said her dad will buy her a car if she gets into UBC/SFU..lulz and she already had high 80's GPA

later said she's mad cause her dad was considering 2nd hand car..i said if she didnt want it i'll take it :T

Jeffield 10-14-2009 11:09 PM
Thank You!

skyxx 10-14-2009 11:11 PM
If I were a parent I would want my kids to have the best of the best. Now stop complaining and ignore the individuals that got it good and concentrate on what you're doing. Do well, you can do whatever you want with the money.

orange7 10-14-2009 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Jah Gekko (Post 6634991)
I could give two fucks if someone drives a car that was purchased by their parents because a. it's irrelevant to my life and b. who really gives a fuck. I mean seriously there are too many other things going on in most people’s lives to worry about if some kid is driving a car owned by their parents.
Exactly what i've been wanting to say.

The7even 10-14-2009 11:24 PM
Look it all comes down to this.

If you worked hard for your own car, I salute you.
If your parents bought you a nice car and you're treating the car well, know money doesn't grow on tree's and don't try to talk down on people who don't have a car as nice as yours, I salute you.

But if your parents bought you your M3 or w.e. and you look down on anyone because their car isn't as nice as yours, you should probably off your self.

bootymac 10-14-2009 11:30 PM
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greendb7 10-14-2009 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by The7even (Post 6635920)
Look it all comes down to this.

If you worked hard for your own car, I salute you.
If your parents bought you a nice car and you're treating the car well, know money doesn't grow on tree's and don't try to talk down on people who don't have a car as nice as yours, I salute you.

But if your parents bought you your M3 or w.e. and you look down on anyone because their car isn't as nice as yours, you should probably off your self.
I don't think I could agree more, I have an M3 my parents and I split 50/50 for and we both drive it, just me a lil more on the weekends ahha

getalove 10-14-2009 11:52 PM
i don't care how people get their car if you work hard for it good for you ... if you got it from your parents .. wow your lucky...

i just hate ppl that look down on others who don't drive a nice car then act all top dog and shit

CounterPuncher 10-14-2009 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by bananana (Post 6634824)
Its a culture difference. North American people tend to value making it on your own. Kick the kids out at 18, let them get real jobs, and learn the value of hard work and earning money for yourself.

Asian people believe in giving their children a step-up in life. Buy them a nice car, that is safe, so they can get around without any hassle, get them through school, and in return, Asian children tend to take care of their parents in the future. It is more about family, and giving their children the best they can afford.

Haters are people who just do not understand or try not to understand cultural differences. The word for it being ignorance.
That's a generalization if I have ever read one.

Most North American parents don't lavish their kids with expensive gifts to exert control over them.

I am/was powered by my parents, they bought me my first car. I currently work 2 jobs while taking a full course load at school hoping to downplay that stereotype.

moomooCow 10-15-2009 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by The7even (Post 6635920)
Look it all comes down to this.

If you worked hard for your own car, I salute you.
If your parents bought you a nice car and you're treating the car well, know money doesn't grow on tree's and don't try to talk down on people who don't have a car as nice as yours, I salute you.

But if your parents bought you your M3 or w.e. and you look down on anyone because their car isn't as nice as yours, you should probably off your self.
+1

JHatta 10-15-2009 12:10 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by The7even (Post 6635920)
Look it all comes down to this.

If you worked hard for your own car, I salute you.
If your parents bought you a nice car and you're treating the car well, know money doesn't grow on tree's and don't try to talk down on people who don't have a car as nice as yours, I salute you.

But if your parents bought you your M3 or w.e. and you look down on anyone because their car isn't as nice as yours, you should probably off your self.
or crash it, and get flamed by an online community.

same shit

Meowjin 10-15-2009 12:11 AM
i don't give a shit.

static 10-15-2009 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Qmx323 (Post 6634811)
I have respect for hardworking individuals that buy and pay for everything to do with their cars, even if they don't quite drive the best car out there.

On the other hand I have no respect for slacking kids who get their parents to buy them a nice 50K+ car and rip it around town like they own the road. (Ha, Richmond.)

I also have respect for those that work hard and accept gifts from their parents (in the form of a car). There is one point that I'm trying to make and that is the fact of whether they deserve it or not. Not all of us were lucky enough to be born into a wealthy family, and have everything breastfed to us.

By the way, I don't have anything against the car itself, just the "Powered By Parents" Owner of it.
where and how do you draw the line between slacker and hard-working though.

Say there is a kid that tried for something but failed, i could say he is a slacker cause he has nothing to show for it and is "powered by mommy and daddy"

Compare that to another dude that has big dreams that haven't materialized yet, i could also call that guy a slacker.

Drow 10-15-2009 12:17 AM
theres someone on revscene that has a nice car bought entirely by his parents and he looks down on people who are " poor " and tells them to enjoy their second hand car and their shitty take out food

oh, and he hates revscene and thinks everybody on revscene is poor, prefers mbworld forums a lot more


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