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Jackygor 10-15-2009 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmer91 (Post 6636969)
Okay I was going to make a thread about this, because this is a question I have been thinking about for years.

Why the fuck do rich kids go to University? I swear when I was working a delivery job driving around UBC I see kids with high end BMW, Audi, Mercedes and even better going from and to school.

Your not going to land a job out of university right away which will let you live a wealthly life style, so when you already have it why go to school? to show your parents or friends that you have a degree?

you don't understand my rage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://static.seekingalpha.com/wp-co...rycustomer.jpg

I know people with ferrari and M6 who goes to university. Rich people needs a future too ;)

getalove 10-15-2009 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmer91 (Post 6636969)
Okay I was going to make a thread about this. This is a question I have been thinking about for years.

Why the fuck do rich kids go to University? I swear when I was working a delivery job driving around UBC I see kids with high end BMW, Audi, Mercedes and even better going from and to school. You're not going to land a job out of university right away which will let you live a wealthly life style, so when you already have it all why go to school? to show your parents or friends that you have a degree?

you don't understand my rage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

you see ubc kids driving high end cars because its their family car ...

just because the person drives it .. doesn't mean he or she bought it .. especially students

someone said it before .. if you are jealous that others are driving nicer cars then you .. and he or she is a student or u know that he or she can't afford it ... blame your parents :P

bimmer91 10-15-2009 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jackygor (Post 6636973)
I know people with ferrari and M6 who goes to university. Rich people needs a future too ;)

there future has already been set, you go to school to get a job and make money, right?

Jackygor 10-15-2009 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmer91 (Post 6636979)
there future has already been set, you go to school to get a job and make money, right?

You should always strive for better than what you presently have, at least that is what the system has taught us. Why do you think most of the billionaires are still, to a certain degree, working?

silk 10-15-2009 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by getalove (Post 6636626)
wow..
how old was the car and dmg cost?

Honda Acoord was less than 2 yrs old.. not quite sure about damaged cost...
i havent hang out with that dude for the last 5 yrs, last time i saw him he is still driving the 3-Series from 4 yrs ago..

good for him, .. hahha :thumbsup:

jeff_alexander 10-15-2009 06:50 PM

Cars are also cheaper here than in asia where taxes are sometimes 100%

124Y 10-15-2009 06:55 PM

UBC is nothing lol... have you guys checked out Coquitlam College?? It looks like a fuckin' highschool, but when you walk into the parking lot...HOLY SHIT! SL63amg, CLS63amg, GT-R, Evo, STI, Quattroporte, M3, M6, M5, R8, and etc..:eek:

jeff_alexander 10-15-2009 07:09 PM

:Orly:
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Originally Posted by 124Y (Post 6636994)
UBC is nothing lol... have you guys checked out Coquitlam College?? It looks like a fuckin' highschool, but when you walk into the parking lot...HOLY SHIT! SL63amg, CLS63amg, GT-R, Evo, STI, Quattroporte, M3, M6, M5, R8, and etc..:eek:

:Orly:

silk 10-15-2009 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 124Y (Post 6636994)
UBC is nothing lol... have you guys checked out Coquitlam College?? It looks like a fuckin' highschool, but when you walk into the parking lot...HOLY SHIT! SL63amg, CLS63amg, GT-R, Evo, STI, Quattroporte, M3, M6, M5, R8, and etc..:eek:

LOL you are somewhat correct :D

Nightwalker 10-15-2009 07:14 PM

I wish I were powered by parents.

It's the kids that front like all their parents shit is their own (and they're better than you because of it) that ruin it for everyone.

Blinky 10-15-2009 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffield (Post 6635988)
Lets think about this, there have been many threads of people bashing other owners of parents buying them their car.

In the end think about this... If your parents bought you a car would you take it?

Dont even try to say NO... we know you will take it.

If your parents bought you a shiny new Ben-seeeEEE would you do so many donuts in a parking lot that you'd blow up your power steering?
:rolleyes:

Blinky 10-15-2009 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by achiam (Post 6636908)
After 8 years of school and thousands of hours hiding in dark libraries, I achieved a prosperous career that would allow me to order LARGE bowls of Pho, without flinching. Occasionally I can even treat myself with iced coffee.

Keep working and soon you'll be able to order Large Pho Dac Biet. None of this cheesy low-end shite!

getalove 10-15-2009 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Blinky (Post 6637037)
If your parents bought you a shiny new Ben-seeeEEE would you do so many donuts in a parking lot that you'd blow up your power steering?
:rolleyes:

SENSE mother fucker do you make it

MG1 10-15-2009 07:38 PM

May be a little off topic, but the best thing my parents ever gave me was to show me how to live with honesty and integrity. They were far from rich, but gave me stuff money could never buy. In my third year of university, my mom bought me a second hand '77 Civic from her savings. I really, really needed a car and she knew it would help me out. Going from my variuos jobs to get to school in decent time and whatnot was pretty important. I was so happy to get the Civic. I cherished it and looked after it like it was my child. My parents also helped with tuition, as I was going to be the first in my family's history to get a university diploma. I was not going to let them down.

I don't hate people who have it made. I envy them. No two ways about it. More power to them, I always say. The nice thing about being poor is, you learn the value of money and appreciate everything you have out of necessity. If I ever lost everything I have now, it's going to be a lot easier for me to deal with than if I were rich to begin with - wouldn't know how to deal with not having what you're used to.

If I were rich, I'd give my kids whatever it took to make them successful. So when I hear about "Powered by Parents", it doesn't bother me one bit, as I understand that it's a parents job to help their children out in any way possible. Spoiling them, of course, is not cool, but.........

Having said all that, my kids aren't spoiled, even though they think they are (kind of weird). I think my wife has done a good job raising them. Nothing in our family goes to waste. We live comfortably, but from day one they definitely appreciated everything and anything they got. Perhaps it's the stories we've told them about the struggles we had when we were kids. Who knows? I guess that makes me the happiest parent in the world. My children are very honest and have high moral standards. A heck of a lot more than me, that's for sure. I'm proud of them. Just thought I'd brag a bit about it here. LOL.

If a person with a high priced vehicle looked down on me for driving a POS car, I'd feel sorry for them. They obviously haven't got their head screwed on right. In the end, we all die. Whether it be from cancer, disease, or plain bad luck. Rich or not, it's how we lived our lives that will matter. I'd much rather die respected by friends as well as by total strangers for the positive things I've done than die a filthy rich bastard.


My biggest fear....... winning the lottery. I hope it doesn't corrupt me. I've never been rich, but I imagine it must be tough. Not knowing who’s a friend, who to trust, etc.

Anyway........... tonight is a very boring night for me. I'm rambling on and on and on. LOL.


'89blkcivic out

silk 10-15-2009 07:46 PM

^ 77 civic sounds old .. but when was your 3rd year of univeristy ? 80's ?
You did mention you have wife and kid ??

scottsman 10-15-2009 07:47 PM

JackyJai your a piece of shit.

Just b/c a persons parents cant buy them a luxury car does not mean they are lazy or dont work hard. Your commentary on this thread is possibly the most useless piece of shit I have read on all of revscene.

Smarten up idiot.

MG1 10-15-2009 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by silk (Post 6637069)
^ 77 civic sounds old .. but when was your 3rd year of univeristy ? 80's ?
You did mention you have wife and kid ??

One wife and three kids (legitimate ones).:haha::haha::haha:

shenmecar 10-15-2009 08:09 PM

89blkcivic

you write very motivating posts.

MG1 10-15-2009 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by shenmecar (Post 6637109)
89blkcivic

you write very motivating posts.

Well, I just know of three children. I did lead a sordid life when I was young. This was all before I got married. A few of my old friends did mention this one girl who I allegedly got pregnant. She like disappeared and moved out of the province or country. Jeebuz, that's all I need. The child would be like what? 25 or 26 years old?

Wait....... you're talking about the post before that one. Uh yeah, I'm just an old man telling his story to anyone who will listen.

MG1 10-15-2009 08:26 PM

BTW, shenmecar, there's a reason I hang out here on RS. So many young people. I love reading the stuff in this part of RS. It keeps me in touch with the youth of today. It's not easy trying to get that from your own kids. It's kind of creepy when dad hangs out with you and your friends. LOL.

Revscene makes me feel young again in a weird kind of way. At times posting here makes me go back to the days I used to be a prankster in high school and I say dumb stuff.

My sig says it all.

6insomnia9 10-15-2009 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by scottsman (Post 6637073)
JackyJai your a piece of shit.

Just b/c a persons parents cant buy them a luxury car does not mean they are lazy or dont work hard. Your commentary on this thread is possibly the most useless piece of shit I have read on all of revscene.

Smarten up idiot.

Rofl. :haha::haha::haha::haha:

quasi 10-15-2009 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 89blkcivic (Post 6637131)
Well, I just know of three children. I did lead a sordid life when I was young. This was all before I got married. A few of my old friends did mention this one girl who I allegedly got pregnant. She like disappeared and moved out of the province or country. Jeebuz, that's all I need. The child would be like what? 25 or 26 years old?

Wait....... you're talking about the post before that one. Uh yeah, I'm just an old man telling his story to anyone who will listen.

LOL you never know. My dad just flew out tonight to meet his half brother he never knew about for the first time ever. My dad is 56 years old and just found out last year (on my gramps deathbed) he had another brother.

MG1 10-15-2009 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by quasi (Post 6637181)
LOL you never know. My dad just flew out tonight to meet his half brother he never knew about for the first time ever. My dad is 56 years old and just found out last year (on my gramps deathbed) he had another brother.

Damn, I'm getting worried here. I guess I'll google this chick. She was hawt, but not the brightest light on the porch. Knowing my luck the kid is either going to be a porn star or a crackhead. On second thought.............. Let sleeping dogs lie.

Dan_Guy 10-15-2009 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by achiam (Post 6636908)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...odles-2008.jpg

After 8 years of school and thousands of hours hiding in dark libraries, I achieved a prosperous career that would allow me to order LARGE bowls of Pho, without flinching. Occasionally I can even treat myself with iced coffee.

now THATS life

orange7 10-15-2009 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 89blkcivic (Post 6637058)
May be a little off topic, but the best thing my parents ever gave me was to show me how to live with honesty and integrity. They were far from rich, but gave me stuff money could never buy. In my third year of university, my mom bought me a second hand '77 Civic from her savings. I really, really needed a car and she knew it would help me out. Going from my variuos jobs to get to school in decent time and whatnot was pretty important. I was so happy to get the Civic. I cherished it and looked after it like it was my child. My parents also helped with tuition, as I was going to be the first in my family's history to get a university diploma. I was not going to let them down.

I don't hate people who have it made. I envy them. No two ways about it. More power to them, I always say. The nice thing about being poor is, you learn the value of money and appreciate everything you have out of necessity. If I ever lost everything I have now, it's going to be a lot easier for me to deal with than if I were rich to begin with - wouldn't know how to deal with not having what you're used to.

If I were rich, I'd give my kids whatever it took to make them successful. So when I hear about "Powered by Parents", it doesn't bother me one bit, as I understand that it's a parents job to help their children out in any way possible. Spoiling them, of course, is not cool, but.........

Having said all that, my kids aren't spoiled, even though they think they are (kind of weird). I think my wife has done a good job raising them. Nothing in our family goes to waste. We live comfortably, but from day one they definitely appreciated everything and anything they got. Perhaps it's the stories we've told them about the struggles we had when we were kids. Who knows? I guess that makes me the happiest parent in the world. My children are very honest and have high moral standards. A heck of a lot more than me, that's for sure. I'm proud of them. Just thought I'd brag a bit about it here. LOL.

If a person with a high priced vehicle looked down on me for driving a POS car, I'd feel sorry for them. They obviously haven't got their head screwed on right. In the end, we all die. Whether it be from cancer, disease, or plain bad luck. Rich or not, it's how we lived our lives that will matter. I'd much rather die respected by friends as well as by total strangers for the positive things I've done than die a filthy rich bastard.


My biggest fear....... winning the lottery. I hope it doesn't corrupt me. I've never been rich, but I imagine it must be tough. Not knowing who’s a friend, who to trust, etc.

Anyway........... tonight is a very boring night for me. I'm rambling on and on and on. LOL.


'89blkcivic out

you're are correct.

Plus now we take into an account of their parents' financial history. Do you really expect a millionaire parent to buy a 80's Hyundai for his child who needs it because of the same reason as 89blkcivic?

I know a guy who drives a m3, and he is a UBC student of the same age as me. Obviously he did not buy the car himself, but after knowing him I understand why he needs a car to go to school. Now since he really needs a car for school, do you expect his parent to buy him a 89 civic? BTW, he cherishes his m3. Relatively speaking, his parents made the right choice of buying him a car at their financially stake rather than buying him a house next to UBC.


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