[finaldestinyx]

Hey guys, I'm getting my first car in a couple months courtesy of my parents :D...I'm a teenager if that hasn't been apparent so what is a car that wouldn't seem childish but nothing outrageous? I'm not made of money so something like a GTR is out of the question.

So my thoughts are 335i, c350, m3, c63, brz, g37. I know the price gaps are rather huge but if I got anything in the m3/c63 range, it'd be the base model where as a c350 or a brz would probably be on the higher end?

Sorry if I sound spoiled, I do apologize for it.

Thanks in advance!

[1exotic]

here we go!

IN.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=203001&d=1226532652

[Neva]

http://s3.amazonaws.com/toyota.site.p01/toyota/media/content/vehicles/sienna/sienna_overview_main_en.jpg?ck=03012012061701

bitches love the swagger wagon

[Datsun]

0.25/10, because you got me to reply

[asian_XL]

This is the Internet, everyone is a baller.
http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljf8n9323t1qcmluxo1_500.gif

[Nightwalker]

All of those are too nice for a first car.

[see.lai]

http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20070414081256/uncyclopedia/images/f/ff/Ballin.gif

[FerrariEnzo]

I'm not made of money so something like a GTR is out of the question.
hope your education is just as good as your money spending

you got one of those Honger style hair too?



P.S.
I would suggest that for your first car, NOT get something over $35,000 before taxes, so you can LEARN how to drive properly... otherwise, you'd be driving like a C-lai.. but hey, up to you...

[br2]

courtesy of my parents
I'm a teenager
I'm not made of money
335i, c350, m3, c63, brz, g37
Sorry if I sound spoiled


:rukidding:

[supafamous]

This: 1987 Dodge Aries LE (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/ctd/2888972937.html)

[CorneringArtist]

http://stephenrees.files.wordpress.com/2007/06/translink-r7150-steveston-2007_0429.jpg

Hauls you and your friends around, goes to where you need to go, don't need to pay for gas, and comes with a driver.

:rukidding: if you're SERIOUSLY thinking about getting a car worth over $5k as a first car, you're better off taking the bus so none of us get into an accident with you. Get a Civic and work from there. There's a limit where I don't really care if your parents helped buy your car, but when you post contradicting statements about the car you want, then that's stupid.

[Sky_High]

Buy two of these...you can alternate different colours each day:

http://www.autotribute.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/New-2013-Toyota-Yaris-Hybrid-white-black.jpg

[Teknique]

Picture how you'd feel getting your first accident in an M3, C63, etc.

Now try to figure out what type of car you'd be okay with putting a few scrapes on. If it's your first car, you're going to get a dent or two.

Pick that car.

[Sky_High]

Picture how you'd feel getting your first accident in an M3, C63, etc.

Now try to figure out what type of car you'd be okay with putting a few scrapes on. If it's your first car, you're going to get a dent or two.

Pick that car.

Nothing mommy's money $$$ can't fix. Worse case, he'll just replace the whole car with a new R8 or something.

[CharlieH]

c63 and m3 are too cheap for a first car. do you want the other fobs to laugh at you and bring shame to your family? you have to at least get a 458 or a gallardo since those are the entry level exotics (you can move up once you get your N). lastly, make sure to call up the guys at MM-Design to hook you up with a sick matte wrap. that way you'll really stand out from the crowd and won't look like some chump driving an m3.

[BossFrancis]

Nothing mommy's money $$$ can't fix. Worse case, he'll just replace the whole car with a new R8 or something.
No....thats where insurance fraud comes in :troll:

[Shugoy]

:rukidding:

1990 Honda prelude is a first car :smug:, ill finish my 4years of school and still wont be able to get anything you listed.

[dark0821]

Lol OP assuming you are Asian... As you revolve around BMW / MB, I suggest you try vansky instead of Revscene, not trying to insult you but honestly to be fair... I think 90 percent of RS never had this dilemma as our first cars are usually in the 8,000 dollar range instead of your 80,000 budget...

And since 90 percent of us never owned any of those cars you listed... We will just be basing off our YouTube/magazine reviews of such vehicles...

Go to Vansky, I am sure maybe like 70 percent of people owns them... With the other 20 percent in audis and the last 10 percent in exotics.... So you know.... They can give you real advice....

Just my 0.02


Oh last thing... I am pretty sure BRZ/ FRS is not your cup of tea... So umm you can cross that model off your list right now...

[XplicitLuder]

^ only useful post LOL but at the same time, i see where the other replies are coming from. But ya OP, my parents bought me my first car as well (2000 honda prelude which came to 12g's in total) and guess what, its long gone in a car accident. My suggestion is this, for the first 5 years, you're possibly going to get into a car accident, so think if one of those cars is what you want to crash lol. Now, if you don't care cus you know your parents are ballin and are going to buy you another car just as expensive, then get what you like the most. It's hard to ask on RS considering most of us drive Honda's (:troll:) so go with what you want to look "ballin" in and hope for the best :thumbs:

[Energy]

As mentioned above, I really think you should push your parents to get you something above the entry level cars you listed. I am aware that you are very humble for picking those but I feel that an R8 is more appropriate for you. Maserati Gran Turismos are also very in right now especially the new convertible. Or if you have to go down to a lower level maybe a GTR but make sure to wrap it. There is a gold one, a pink one, a blue one already maybe you can do green? Please think about this before you settle for those cars you listed above.

[Dragon-88]

Buy a sport bike and ride really fast in corners while only wearing a helmet, t-shirt and jeans.

[yray]

Hey, I heard there's a pretty good deal on a Grey STI at Richmond Subaru. Oh yea, slap in a paint protection with the car too as grey tends to scratch easily.

[LenovoTurbo]

Hey guys, I'm getting my first car in a couple months courtesy of my parents :D...I'm a teenager if that hasn't been apparent so what is a car that wouldn't seem childish but nothing outrageous? I'm not made of money so something like a GTR is out of the question.

So my thoughts are 335i, c350, m3, c63, brz, g37. I know the price gaps are rather huge but if I got anything in the m3/c63 range, it'd be the base model where as a c350 or a brz would probably be on the higher end?

Sorry if I sound spoiled, I do apologize for it.

Thanks in advance!

http://www.iamit.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/never_go_full_retard1.jpg

[unit]

are you paying for your own gas? if so they a lot of those cars will leave you strapped for cash as a student. if you're thinking a base model c350, i'd probably go for a loaded c300.

[Geoc]

Picture how you'd feel getting your first accident in an M3, C63, etc.

Now try to figure out what type of car you'd be okay with putting a few scrapes on. If it's your first car, you're going to get a dent or two.

Pick that car.

LOL, the m3/c63 is for scraping and totalling. Once he has experience, he will be getting a Lamborghini :troll:

[ts14]

get a r32 gtr ..... use the rest of the money to make it faster :fuckyea:

[1exotic]

get a r32 gtr ..... use the rest of the money to make it faster :fuckyea:

R32 GTR are for people living in poverty.
Matter of fact, modified R33 GTR, Supra TT, NSX, etc... all a hunk of metal. I wouldn't waste time those kinds of cars.

Realistically speaking, those cars that OP has chosen aren't that bad... but they suite the lower to middle class better.

For a first car I think a 2012 R35 GTR, SLS AMG, or something along those lines should be ok. I know the price margin is pretty big, but $100k this way or that way isn't that much. You can ever pick up a used LP560 from the States for about $150k. The only problem is finding a dealer to service it locally since Lamborghini Vancouver doesn't service American imported Lambo's. So you'd need to get it serviced down in Seattle or ZR auto Alberta.

Anyways OP, I'd aim at something with at least 100k value.

Since its your first car I will assume you are 17-18 years old. Drive it for 6 months to a year... then after that I think the next step when you are about 19 would be 458 Italia or possibly even Aventador.

Hope this helps.

[CP.AR]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/17/09_Toyota_Corolla.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2d/2012_Honda_Civic_EX_sedan_--_04-22-2011.jpg

[ts14]

R32 GTR are for people living in poverty.
Matter of fact, modified R33 GTR, Supra TT, NSX, etc... all a hunk of metal. I wouldn't waste time those kinds of cars.

Hope this helps.


:rukidding::seriously::fulloffuck:

[wreck]

you have bad parents.

[1exotic]

:rukidding::seriously::fulloffuck:

http://cdn.revscene.ca/forums/customavatars/avatar64055_1.gif

[k3mps]

Another one of these threads?
Atleast 90% of us will tell you to go cheap if it's you're first car.

http://www.revscene.net/forums/661220-first-car.html

Lot's of mind changing stuff in there

[StylinRed]

hmm let's put it this way every kid wants an awesome car.. hell every guy does

some parents want to give their kids exactly what they want (im not saying this is right or wrong)

but you should realize that this is whats going on here your parents want to give you what they want within their means and you should really, really, really, respect that

and to show appreciation you should go for something far more sensible it'll make your parents proud knowing that their kid has the sense to go
"wow thanks mom and dad but you know what i dont really need that now though i'll be just as happy/happier with this ____ "


(was in the same boat but opted for something far less but also something that i really loved)

[FerrariEnzo]

Nothing worse then having one of these
http://www.westviewagencies.ca/driver_licencing/images/l+n.png

on the back of one of these
http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2008/ghij/2008-IMSA-Lamborghini-Murcielago-GTR-Rear-1920x1440.jpg

[Purely]

you have bad parents.

? bad parents for wanting to buy a car for their son?

[kwy]

For not teaching their son the appreciation of things. Most people have learned that they have to earn what they want, it is not handed to them.

[gars]

http://s3.amazonaws.com/toyota.site.p01/toyota/media/content/vehicles/sienna/sienna_overview_main_en.jpg?ck=03012012061701

bitches love the swagger wagon

OP, If you can do this with one, you have my respect for life....

2004 Sienna Commercial - YouTube

[hongy]

The fuck man. People like you make some of us asians look fucked. Also why are you comparing a BRZ to a m3?

[CharlieH]

OP, If you can do this with one, you have my respect for life....

2004 Sienna Commercial - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zprbbo5eWCc)

i learned how to drive on a 2003 sienna. it is still to this day the most relaxing thing i've ever driven. on top of that, it fucks shit up in the snow too. funny enough it's better in the snow than both our other awd cars lol

[LP700-4]

Hey, I heard there's a pretty good deal on a Grey STI at Richmond Subaru. Oh yea, slap in a paint protection with the car too as grey tends to scratch easily.


It was a black STI :rukidding:

[gwh0803]

back when I was 17, I also wanted my parents to buy me a sports car because all my other friends are getting STi/EVO, European luxury sedan/coupes, and even exotics.

They didn't and I ended up commuting by bus.

Looking back, I'm glad they did not, for after my first year in engineering, I've realized that I got a lot more respect from others via hard work.

Heck, I even went to car meets in my parents' minvan last May. Because of my engineering background, I can instantly pick out design/manufacturing perspectives I've learned in school and explain them to my fellow petroheads during our conversations.

There may be some that are more fortunate than others, make the most of what you have man.

[supafamous]

I learned to drive in a 1985 Plymouth Voyager and didn't own my first car till I was 27. Today, I'm making 6 figures and I drive a 2007 TSX that I bought used for 22k and I'm not upgrading anytime soon. Don't waste your parents' money like this, get a little beater, put the diff in the bank and when you're older give yourself a reward for being smart.
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[finaldestinyx]

Real helpful... -_-
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[mmmk]

I learned to drive in a 1985 Plymouth Voyager and didn't own my first car till I was 27. Today, I'm making 6 figures and I drive a 2007 TSX that I bought used for 22k and I'm not upgrading anytime soon. Don't waste your parents' money like this, get a little beater, put the diff in the bank and when you're older give yourself a reward for being smart.
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Yes and no. Yes to good advice. No, I don't follow your advice.

Like some people, I like to spoil myself. I don't make 6 figures but I'm still willing to budget myself so that I can get a nice car.

[JAYWALKER]

I would be so happy if my parents bought me the 2012 Sienna that Neva posted. DD the swagger wagon and if you get allowance, save that up and pick up a FD + mods to smoke the other fobs driving their m3, c63 etc etc.. lol

[supafamous]

mmmk, I'm not saying don't get a nice car. I'm saying that for OP it's the wrong time to get it. Do it as a reward for hard work or for persistence or whatever but earn it. I've got eyes on an A6 and I'm gonna work my ass off for it and I'm gonna feel real good when I get that car
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[k3mps]

Real helpful... -_-
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what's with the f-ing sarcasm?
you are obviously a spoiled kid so get what you want, our message is obviously not going to get to your head.

we ALL recommend a cheap safe practical car to begin with if you're 17/18.
no reason to get a $80 000 car
it is SO much more rewarding to have a nicer car in the future that you worked hard for
get something that makes sense for both you and your parents' budgets

[F30]

Hey guys, I'm getting my first car in a couple months courtesy of my parents :D...I'm a teenager if that hasn't been apparent so what is a car that wouldn't seem childish but nothing outrageous? I'm not made of money so something like a GTR is out of the question.

So my thoughts are 335i, c350, m3, c63, brz, g37. I know the price gaps are rather huge but if I got anything in the m3/c63 range, it'd be the base model where as a c350 or a brz would probably be on the higher end?

Sorry if I sound spoiled, I do apologize for it.

Thanks in advance!


Every car you listed is outrageous for a first car. You need experience to be able to appreciate and respect these cars for what they are. A buddy of mine was in your shoes about 6 years ago, only a year into owning his first car he crashed. He flipped his car while doubling the speed limit, destroyed city property had his licence suspended for 5 years (getting it back this June).

It is not about being spoiled, because you have the right to drive a million dollar car if your parents bought you one, it is no different than winning a lotto. The problem is you are inexperienced.

I first drove an M3 in 2002 and let me point out that 335 is now just as powerful as M3 used to be. The cars you listed are nothing short of race ready but you aren't. Your parents are clearly wealthy, ask them to get you a used Imreza (or something similar) base model - learn on that for 6 to 12 month, then revisit this topic.

And if you ever feel misunderstood in this thread, you will find some answers here:

http://www.revscene.net/forums/664075-rising-costs-living-how-you-dealing.html

[finaldestinyx]

I'm driving an old corolla right now but its not "mine" so don't assume im one of those idiots that are racing expensive cars but I do understand where you guys are all coming from so thanks for the input I guess

[Geoc]

I don't see what's so bad about having his parents dump 90k on a car for him. If he doesn't get a car, that money is probably gonna sit in the the parents bank account and stagnate. We're in a recession people, we need as much money as possible being dumped into the economy, and generate more cash-flow.

So please, consider a stepping up to a GTR, do it for BC's economy! And remember to launch control it 5 times a day!

[Mr.C]

Buy a Maserati Coupe Cambiocorsa. It's still a Maserati, so you will look cool. It's cheap, so you won't feel too bad when you total it. And it's rare, so you won;t have to wade through a sea of BMWs in the parking lot looking for yours!

Edit: I wasn't joking. Maintenance might be a bitch, but hey, at least it's really cheap to start with. If I could afford the maintenance, I'd drive one over most of your list. Hell, want something cool? There's a ton of 15-year old plus Alpinas in Japan on the cheap. You can't convince me that's not cool. There's a ton of nice stuff I could get if my parents gave me a 50k budget, or more, and even have a pile of cash left over.

[gars]

I'm driving an old corolla right now but its not "mine" so don't assume im one of those idiots that are racing expensive cars but I do understand where you guys are all coming from so thanks for the input I guess

If you're driving an old corolla right now, why not ask for something like a Matrix. Any new car will be a big upgrade on your old corolla. You don't need an $80,000 car to upgrade from an old corolla.

[guurl]

maybe you should start off with like a acura el 1.7? lexus is300.. or something? then work your way up to a more expensive car later on..?

new driver.. wouldn't be good getting into an accident with an expensive car. you can't guarantee that you won't get into one..

don't spoil yourself just yet! just sayin... but i mean if you really do have the money to keep up a nice car, gas $$, repair $$, insurance $$, by all means go buy yourself an m3 and show it off to your friends....
you'll prob get pulled over few times for looking young in a car like that.. cops like to do that lol

[z3german]

Real helpful... -_-
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I'm driving an old corolla right now but its not "mine" so don't assume im one of those idiots that are racing expensive cars but I do understand where you guys are all coming from so thanks for the input I guess

I dont know how you have been tolerated so long and are still getting serious replies, your bullshit fucking non appreciation really pisses me off. Go get whatever the fuck you want if you dont think the replies you are getting are good, seems like you just want some real gearheads to help you not make a mistake. Dont bitch and whine when you dont get an answer you expect. :rukidding:

I imagine this will be you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akzgbabi9BA&list=LLNZVzbo5BKwyCMQqII0d_fg&index=7&feature=plpp_video

[belaud]

Buy the black STI swirly edition, perfect to learn manual on!

In all fairness, I learned how to drive/observe in a saab, corolla, jetta, echo hatchback, impreza.

Only recently did I buy my own osm car with my own money, a black(white) sti, keep in mind im only 20, So i cant pay cash, lucky you. The sudden jump of power from 80-170 to 305 was exhilarating, at the same time frightening. You will wrap your torso around a pole in a month if you start driving in a c63, thing doesnt have traction until 4th gear :fullofwin:. my STI spins out if i turn accel too fast out of a corner, and its AWD with 300, whats going to happen with 460 on tap only to the rears?

tl:dr: OP wants monster car, claims to not be rich.
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[Grim]

WOAH WOAH WOAH!

EVERYBODY CHILL THE FUUUUUUCK OUT!

can't you all see that this kid has been driving his mothers corolla for the past,,,, iuno... 2 months! He's been driving that PoS since he got his license!@@@@

give him a fucking break!
he thinks he can upgrade to a C63/M3, and you know what?
with 2 months of driving experience, i definitely think he is capable of doing it!

Encourage your mom who drives a corolla to buy YOU a M3! or BRZ, or whatever the fuck it is you want!

[belaud]

This sounds like wishful thinking. A corolla and suddenly c63. Horee.
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[F30]

I'm driving an old corolla right now but its not "mine" so don't assume im one of those idiots that are racing expensive cars but I do understand where you guys are all coming from so thanks for the input I guess

You ask for help and then give attitude? THAT is bass-ackwards in my books.

[Teknique]

Learn to drive a stick.

One of my bigger regrets: my first car was an automatic (Acura EL! woot woot)

Learn to drive a manual on a cheaper car where you can trash a clutch or two or stall out without looking too sheepish. THEN you can upgrade to an M3

Imagine how embarassing it'd be rolling backwards on a slope in an M3.... or stalling out in a left turn lane.

Do it on a cheap car. Figure everything out, then upgrade.

[FerrariEnzo]

So the corolla is your parents? They can afford to buy you a $70k+ car?
why dont you take the corolla off their hands SO your parents can get a new car and be a GOOD son...
Get a good education, then a good job and Thank your parents for NOT getting you a $70k+ first car!

[jpark]

i heard richmond subaru has a great deal going on a black sti

[PornMaster]

Google m3 crash

http://www.car-accidents.com/2007-crash-pics/3-23-07-bmw-5.gif

Get a car that you won't give a shit about.

Door Dings?
Friends Puke?
Fender Bender?
Keyed?
Smashed?

:fuckthatshit:

[hongy]

What would be a good car to learn stick on?

[z3german]

So the corolla is your parents? They can afford to buy you a $70k+ car?
why dont you take the corolla off their hands SO your parents can get a new car and be a GOOD son...
Get a good education, then a good job and Thank your parents for NOT getting you a $70k+ first car!

I second this. My mom and i could not afford to keep our old car (2000 echo) when we upgraded to 2006 passat, you defiantly have the luxury to take your parents old car out of their hands so do so, your parents if they have that sort of cash for you deserve something of their own. If i was your parent and i saw this thread i would not even buy you a car and force you to bus because of your spoiled ignorant attitude.

[freakshow]

I'm driving an old corolla right now but its not "mine" so don't assume im one of those idiots that are racing expensive cars but I do understand where you guys are all coming from so thanks for the input I guess

Since you're not one of those idiots, then your best bet is to do this:
So the corolla is your parents? They can afford to buy you a $70k+ car?
why dont you take the corolla off their hands SO your parents can get a new car and be a GOOD son...
Get a good education, then a good job and Thank your parents for NOT getting you a $70k+ first car!

If you can't do that, you're just lying to yourself.

[Phil@rise]

you have bad parents.

How could you make such an assumption?
I'm a parent and I'd love to be able to buy my kid a car does that make me a bad parent?
I dont agree with any of this kids choices of first cars but I dont assume his parents are bad for his taste in cars.
Secondly were most of you bad drivers and crashed all your first cars? Must have been to asssume he will do the same.
There is some sound advice here tho. I recomend against every car you listed. your a new driver and as such dont need a fast car thats gonna have you inclined to speed and loose your new licence you also cant have to many passengers in your car so why not get a little two seater car?
A smart car (new) , a nice MR2 (cool and sporty), a CRX (you can mod on the cheap), an old beetle (no pretentious bitches gettin in).

[Energy]

Giving your child a car isn't a bad thing, but giving them an expensive car makes no sense. I think parents that do this do it partly for themselves as a show of wealth - a very asian thing to do so its the asian kids you see driving nicer cars.

Other reasons could maybe be as a reward for getting EXCEPTIONAL marks or getting into a Med program or something like that. But to give a nice car to a teenager still in high school is silly.

If the kid asks for a nice car and the parents give in that could also be poor decision making on their part even if their only intentions are to make their kid happy.

Most of those cars have traction and stability control and lots of other electronics to keep the driver safe but when you take a high powered car around a corner too fast your inexperience can still hurt you.

OP should try taking the bus or getting the corolla even for just a bit longer before getting any car worth more than $30k.

Or from your list go with the BRZ. Its not too pretentious and you'll become a better driver and actually appreciate cars instead of showing off your BMW and thinking you are impressing anyone.

[FerrariEnzo]

How could you make such an assumption?
I'm a parent and I'd love to be able to buy my kid a car does that make me a bad parent?
I dont agree with any of this kids choices of first cars but I dont assume his parents are bad for his taste in cars.
Secondly were most of you bad drivers and crashed all your first cars? Must have been to asssume he will do the same.
There is some sound advice here tho. I recomend against every car you listed. your a new driver and as such dont need a fast car thats gonna have you inclined to speed and loose your new licence you also cant have to many passengers in your car so why not get a little two seater car?
A smart car (new) , a nice MR2 (cool and sporty), a CRX (you can mod on the cheap), an old beetle (no pretentious bitches gettin in).
the thing is, OP wants a vroom vroom car.... and his parents are driving a Corolla :rukidding:

[gwh0803]

the thing is, OP wants a vroom vroom car.... and his parents are driving a Corolla :rukidding:

The Corolla might not even be his parents', for I know a lot of driving instructors use corollas as training vehicles. (The ones with L and N signs as well as a huge "STUDENT DRIVER" sticker on the back.)

Just a thought.

[The_AK]

Get a Boogatti u fegget
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[Phil@rise]

the thing is, OP wants a vroom vroom car.... and his parents are driving a Corolla :rukidding:

So thats their choice dont hate on him or them for their choice.

[belaud]

I would not call it hate so much as the OP's parents do not understand the power of the cars he wants.

[F30]

So thats their choice dont hate on him or them for their choice.

I don't hate him, it's his piss poor attitude that I hate. The kid needs to cool it with the sarcasm.

[Ronith]

dskmfdsamdsa;lasdfa

[Nightwalker]

My first car was a Chrysler Lebaron, and it was awesome. I blew the engine, and the transmission, being a dumb teenager. Backed up into a stump by accident on my prom night, got high centered in a ditch thinking I was cool and playing around on a back road in the snow, and generally had normal teenager shit happen to it.

I'd hate to see what would have happened if my first car was anything that you listed.

Every teen that I saw get a TT Stealth/3KGT totalled it other than me (3rd year driving and I paid for it. Maybe some of that helped).

A friend of mine crashed and he was fine... his passengers not so much. He put one of his best friends into a coma.

[Grim]

mine was a 2001 Toyota camry! well.. my parents.
then a 2004 celica back in 2006. was the love of my life :'(
worked 3 jobs at one time to pay it off, and had no money even for mcdonalds.. luckily i had some good friends to support my broke ass.

now im leeching off my dads lexus ES until my lexus IS250 arrives in May.

and where YOU want to be is.
2012, driving a corolla. 2012; 2 months later i want a M3/C63/BRZ

srsly?

[Eastwood]

Only read the first page, but I can say for most people, they often get quite bored of their first car fast. Within a year or two.

I would say get something cheap, then when you graduate high school or at least become a sophomore you could ask your parents then to upgrade your ride.

Stay safe, you're not the only one on this site who has wealthy parents (and no I don't).

Welcome to RevScene.

[Phil@rise]

I don't hate him, it's his piss poor attitude that I hate. The kid needs to cool it with the sarcasm.

"I guess"
Really got your underoos in a bunch over that eh lol

[dark0821]

Hey OP, I just want to point out that driving a corolla is nth to be ashamed about... Seriously, what's wrong with it? I drive a corolla and I love it... Granted not for it's driving dynamics, but hey.. I think it beats out translinks pretty handedly... I am sure our family have very different financial capabilities, but you should be grateful, I have to buy my first car which was the corolla when I got my license...

And btw did you take my advice and have taken your question to vansky yet? Seriously not trolling lol

/end rant hahaha

[gwh0803]

Hey OP, I just want to point out that driving a corolla is nth to be ashamed about... Seriously, what's wrong with it? I drive a corolla and I love it... Granted not for it's driving dynamics, but hey.. I think it beats out translinks pretty handedly... I am sure our family have very different financial capabilities, but you should be grateful, I have to buy my first car which was the corolla when I got my license...

And btw did you take my advice and have taken your question to vansky yet? Seriously not trolling lol

/end rant hahaha

car section on vansky is practically dead, you know it too lol. he probably went to vanpeople and ask instead.

[finaldestinyx]

can't read chinese :D LOL

[Energy]

Isn't that one of the requirements for a nice car???

[F30]

"I guess"
Really got your underoos in a bunch over that eh lol

I guess it rubbed me the wrong way enough to post a response, I felt it wasn't a decent reaction to an honest attempt to help.

Regardless, I wouldn't want to see an inexperienced driver with 300+hp car on public roads. Call me selfish, but give this kid an M3 and I'd want to stay as far away from it as humanly possible.

[XplicitLuder]

I guess it rubbed me the wrong way enough to post a response, I felt it wasn't a decent reaction to an honest attempt to help.

Regardless, I wouldn't want to see an inexperienced driver with 300+hp car on public roads. Call me selfish, but give this kid an M3 and I'd want to stay as far away from it as humanly possible.

so does this mean you don't drive at all ? :troll:

[GLOW]

1990 Honda prelude is a first car :smug:

LOL my 1st car was a '91 lude that i bought in '00 when i was in college....oh the memories...that actually is a pretty awesome "first" car...

@nightwalker my buddy's first car in HS was a lebaron, man that thing was so pimpin' i remember him sliding in to a post office box while picking up some buddies to go play outdoor ice hockey in the winter LOL

OP i think you need to get a POS first car, learn to appreciate it, then move on once you kick the living shit out of your first car...

[Cman333]

Such haters on RS. He's just asking for car advice. I admit I'm jealous too, but who cares if his parents buy him a car. They can afford it, they love their son, they worked hard for it. Unfortunately most of us don't have that luxury but that doesn't mean we can't give him an opinion on what car to go with.

Fuck if I had money, I'd probably buy my kid a 3 series if I could afford it. That make me a bad parent that I worked hard to take care of my family?

Your own parents probably think you're spoiled because you can even AFFORD a car now. Back in your parents age they probably walked , rode a bicycle, drove a tractor to get anywhere. And the asian kids....mannnn your grandparents probably came on a fucking boat to work on the railroad for 12+ hours a day for shit pay. Does that make them shitty parents to your parents for not wanting to subject their kids to the same treatment?

Point is. We all work hard to make money to enjoy and make life easier for the future.

Like we all say, we live in a superficial city of expensive ass property, clothes, purses and cars. 3 series/c class is like the new Civic. Times change.



Finaldestiny>>> If you're family is buying the car for them to use also I wouldn't suggest the M3 or C63. If you're not "made of money" like you say remember gas is expensive now and is estimated to go up to $1.80/L. That's like $2/L for premium. A C63 will end up costing like $140 to get you 300-400 kms. Most people drive about 2000-3000kms/month. So like $1400 for gas alone + insurance and maintenance.

Also luxury cars are not known to be reliable. If you're "buying" the car, expect there to be alot of expensive maintenance and repairs around the 3-4 year range. Your car will depreciated 50-60%.

I don't know your family situation and how they are financially. Parents will make sacrafices for their kids, but as a kid that loves their parents sometimes its best not to exploit them and "milk" them for the most expensive thing they'll buy. Especially if your family is not as you say "made of money".

My opinion is to get the G37. Seems like a good first car out of all the choices. It'll be the most cost effective, reliable, and use less gas I think.

[Purely]

? bad parents for wanting to buy a car for their son?

For not teaching their son the appreciation of things. Most people have learned that they have to earn what they want, it is not handed to them.


First, I agree with the general consensus that OP should get a cheaper car. However, it is unfair to judge OP's parents and simply label them as "bad" parents because they want to buy a car for their son. Why do parents work so hard in the first place? A main reason is for their children. Parents love their children and want them to be happy. They put food on the table, and want the best for their children within their limits.

Different people, different lives. I don't see a problem, or the need to hate on OP and his parents for buying him a 3 series/C series, or even up to M3/C63. For his parents who are quite wealthy, these cars could be the equivalent to a Civic/Mazda3/Lancer/Impreza etc. It is his parent's money, and they can do whatever they want with it. It could be safety reasons, or it could be image. Like another poster mentioned above, his parents may care about "face", and it looks bad if they cannot even afford a car for their son.

If OP came in and asked for advice on buying a cheaper car paid by parents, the responses would probably be different. The problem is the price isn't the only issue. To KWY, Parents buying their children a cheaper car, lets say around $25g~ like civic si, Mazda3, Lancer, Impreza, etc, doesn't mean they will automatically appreciate it. Some will, while others will complain. This all goes back to parenting. It depends on the environment, and how the child was taught/disciplined while growing up. In my opinion, the best way for teenagers to learn that they have to earn what they want is through a job. You can also argue that teenagers getting $25g~ cars from parents are spoiled as well. What have they done to earn a $25g~ car? We don't know, and this applies to OP as well. No 17-18 year old can afford these cars without some type of financial help from family.

To OP, you chose the wrong forum to ask for this kind of advice. I can see all you wanted was some advice, but instead got flamed. Like Cman333 said, find out the financial position of your family. Don't buy such an expensive car if it will stress your family out financially. On the other hand, if your family is balling, then go ahead and choose the car you like. Drive safe, and I hope you don't become one of those cocky teenagers that look down on people that drive cheaper/beater cars.