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Does HS graduation warrant a new car
Posted on 12/17/17 at 1:21 pm
Posted on 12/17/17 at 1:21 pm
I see on here a lot that most people think high school graduation isn't a big deal or a major accomplishment. What are yalls thoughts on big gifts such as a new car for graduating?
This post was edited on 12/17/17 at 1:25 pm
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Posted on 12/17/17 at 1:23 pm to ElectricWizard0
I already had a 2 yr old truck when I graduated. Why would I have needed a new one?
Posted on 12/17/17 at 1:24 pm to ElectricWizard0
If they're not already driving a new car then yes
Posted on 12/17/17 at 1:25 pm to ElectricWizard0
Sure, if you can afford it. Insurance for a teen driver is sky high.
Posted on 12/17/17 at 1:26 pm to ElectricWizard0
the poors won't like this thread
Posted on 12/17/17 at 1:27 pm to ElectricWizard0
Is the graduate employed?
Posted on 12/17/17 at 1:27 pm to ElectricWizard0
It’s really not a big deal. We keep it below $35,000 for the car.
Posted on 12/17/17 at 1:27 pm to ElectricWizard0
I don’t think so. Very reliable used if they don’t have one but not new.
Posted on 12/17/17 at 1:27 pm to ElectricWizard0
“New” as in brand new, no miles, right out the factory... not in my opinion
“New” as in they didn’t have a car in high school or the one they did have was a beater that might explode on 50+ mile trips so you get them a gently used vehicle for college... then sure
“New” as in they didn’t have a car in high school or the one they did have was a beater that might explode on 50+ mile trips so you get them a gently used vehicle for college... then sure
This post was edited on 12/17/17 at 1:28 pm
Posted on 12/17/17 at 1:28 pm to ElectricWizard0
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Does HS graduation warrant a new car?
Posted on 12/17/17 at 1:38 pm to ElectricWizard0
My son graduates this year. He's a 4.0 student with full ride scholarships to multiple schools....and he drives a 10 y.o. Pathfinder. If he wants a new ride, he'll need to buy it(and the insurance) with his own dime.
I wasn't raised to be a spoiled arse, neither is he. No entitlement folks at my house.
I wasn't raised to be a spoiled arse, neither is he. No entitlement folks at my house.
Posted on 12/17/17 at 1:39 pm to ElectricWizard0
Wait graduation? I had a new 4x4 when I STARTED HS. Couldn't drive legally til I was a junior though :/
Posted on 12/17/17 at 1:39 pm to ElectricWizard0
No. But then I’ve of the mind that someone shouldn’t be rewarded just because they aren’t stupid.
Posted on 12/17/17 at 1:40 pm to go_tigres
You suck and your son probably dislikes you
Posted on 12/17/17 at 1:46 pm to ElectricWizard0
Not for me. I got a brand new 83 5.0 Mustang on my 16th birthday. I kept that car until I graduated LSU.
Posted on 12/17/17 at 1:55 pm to ElectricWizard0
The better gift of a new car is after college, when it's more appreciated and more needed.
Posted on 12/17/17 at 1:58 pm to ElectricWizard0
yes if the parents can afford it, why not
the hatred for people with money, especially on this board, is laughable
the hatred for people with money, especially on this board, is laughable
Posted on 12/17/17 at 2:00 pm to ElectricWizard0
if they graduate top of class with honors and get a scholorship then yes.
if not honors but they did well in school and are going to technical school then get them a very nice used car
if they arent planning to go to college then no, go get a job and buy your own car or if you have to, buy then a clunker to use for work until they can afford to buy something better.
i had a brother and two sisters and none of us got a car when we graduated high school, well dad did gave my brother (the first one to graduate) his old car with 70k miles on it because they offered nothing for trade in value for it back in 1980. back then cars rarely ever lasted more then 100k mile
if not honors but they did well in school and are going to technical school then get them a very nice used car
if they arent planning to go to college then no, go get a job and buy your own car or if you have to, buy then a clunker to use for work until they can afford to buy something better.
i had a brother and two sisters and none of us got a car when we graduated high school, well dad did gave my brother (the first one to graduate) his old car with 70k miles on it because they offered nothing for trade in value for it back in 1980. back then cars rarely ever lasted more then 100k mile
This post was edited on 12/17/17 at 2:04 pm
Posted on 12/17/17 at 2:00 pm to Deactived
Yeah for people who like to pretend they have money, they sure do hate people with it.
I didn't grow up rich or anything, but I got a new truck right around the end of senior year.
I didn't grow up rich or anything, but I got a new truck right around the end of senior year.
Posted on 12/17/17 at 2:01 pm to go_tigres
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I wasn't raised to be a spoiled arse, neither is he. No entitlement folks at my house.
My parents bought my first 3 vehicles. I graduated college with zero debt because my parents paid my tuition, books etc. They also paid a 15% downpayment on our first house as a wedding gift. I turned out just fine
This post was edited on 12/17/17 at 2:02 pm
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