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re: OT Car Gurus: Need an opinion on a car
Posted on 5/12/17 at 4:19 pm to 50_Tiger
Posted on 5/12/17 at 4:19 pm to 50_Tiger
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Pecker it has nothing to do with poors.
Why make a 27k car a beater?
I beat the shite out of my first car. Now? I baby it except on the tollway :D
I had a nice car as my first car. My sister had a brand new infiniti FX as her first car. We both took care of them because we were scared of our dad and knew he'd sell them if we fricked them up.
Some kids can handle it, some cant. I think you're more prone to treat your car like shite if it's a beater. If you think your kid can handle it, I don't see why it's a problem if you have the money for it.
This post was edited on 5/12/17 at 4:23 pm
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Posted on 5/12/17 at 4:22 pm to Pecker
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I had a nice car as my first car. My sister had a brand new infinity FX as her first car. We both took care of them because we were scared of our dad and knew he'd sell them if we fricked them up.
Some kids can handle it, some cant. I think you're more prone to treat your car like shite if it's a beater.
I get that, but even with the money I make now, there's no way in hell a child of mine could convince me to buy them a used GTR or a used RC-F / RC350 ...BMW M2 etc...
I guess it's more an upbringing thing. I'd get my kid a civic
.This post was edited on 5/12/17 at 4:23 pm
Posted on 5/12/17 at 4:22 pm to HaveMercy
S550 w low mileage? 27K? Clear title?
Take the deal.
Posted on 5/12/17 at 4:26 pm to Sao
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S550 w low mileage? 27K? Clear title?
Take the deal.
Yea, I might buy it for myself
Not for a teenage daughter. Posted on 5/12/17 at 4:29 pm to 50_Tiger
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I get that, but even with the money I make now, there's no way in hell a child of mine could convince me to buy them a used GTR or a used RC-F / RC350 ...BMW M2 etc...
I guess it's more an upbringing thing. I'd get my kid a civic .
It just depends on the upbringing. I went to a private school so it wasn't unusual to see kids driving new entry level Audis, BMWs, or 3-4 year old legit luxury vehicles like an M5 or an SL500. Part of it is the parents wanting to show off and compete with each other. But there's another part of it where parents use it to teach the kids to take care of their shite.
I had a nice car but I knew if I fricked it up I would lose it. I've never been in a wreck, only had 1 speeding ticket and have taken good care of my cars since.
To each his own. I don't think there's anything wrong with giving a kid a beater, but I also don't see a problem with giving a kid a nice car if you have the money.
This post was edited on 5/12/17 at 4:31 pm
Posted on 5/12/17 at 4:31 pm to LNCHBOX
Funny you should post that - I just texted my husband and said let's just buy it for me and let my daughter have my car.
I wouldn't normally go seek out a car like this for anyone in my family; but my neighbor's son offered to sell it to us so.
This isn't about a status symbol for me. It's a big, safe, clean car in the price range we are shopping in.
Posted here to see if anyone had experience w one this old.
It's a fabulous car. And I have never used the word fabulous to describe a car. I've never been a car person; but dang this car is fine.
I wouldn't normally go seek out a car like this for anyone in my family; but my neighbor's son offered to sell it to us so.
This isn't about a status symbol for me. It's a big, safe, clean car in the price range we are shopping in.
Posted here to see if anyone had experience w one this old.
It's a fabulous car. And I have never used the word fabulous to describe a car. I've never been a car person; but dang this car is fine.
This post was edited on 5/12/17 at 4:35 pm
Posted on 5/12/17 at 4:32 pm to HaveMercy
Have fun when air ride goes out..
Posted on 5/12/17 at 4:32 pm to LNCHBOX
I mean, so what it's 5 YO. That's a great deal on a solid auto. Horribly oversized for Lil' Susie and her Merry Band O' Texters at 16, though. But at the same time, it's safe (but not a guarantee).
Posted on 5/12/17 at 4:35 pm to HaveMercy
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Its an S 550 - no L - edited the original post.
Okay, that's good. Let me give my 2nd hand experience with MB. My parents owned, until recently, every version of the E Class for the past 35 years. They are nice cars, but I used to LMAO when my father would rant about the service and repair costs...he would call it his anal adjustments.
Posted on 5/12/17 at 4:39 pm to CaptainsWafer
Crazy maintenance and upkeep fees. Go Japanese.
Posted on 5/12/17 at 4:45 pm to Pecker
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I know it's hard for poors to understand, but there are people out there with money. Money they don't mind spending on luxury vehicles, luxury vacations, watches, homes, boats, etc.
Not everyone has rich parents to suck tot from like you. Some of us earned what we got.
Posted on 5/12/17 at 4:50 pm to Pecker
Reading comprehension isn't your strong point, I see.
Posted on 5/12/17 at 4:57 pm to 50_Tiger
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My first car was a Mitsubishi Eclipse that was used lol...
I see your used eclipse and raise you a used pontiac sunfire
Posted on 5/12/17 at 5:03 pm to HaveMercy
Bad buy for sure. That car will be a money pit.
Posted on 5/12/17 at 5:06 pm to HaveMercy
I bought my 16 year old a real nice used Audi A6 Quattro not because I want to show off or spoil her. But because it can take a hit and has. She pulled out in front of someone and got t-boned on the driver door by a truck doing 50. Due to the big I-beams in the door she didn't get the slightest scratch. Had the car fixed and still going. I feel she is safe in that car. It's either that or a 1 ton. I do most mechanical work myself which isn't very often at all. IMO, you should buy the car bc you can't put a price on peace of mind.
Posted on 5/12/17 at 5:11 pm to PaperPaintball92
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Bad buy for sure. That car will be a money pit.
I honestly don't think so. The squid can go 10K on an oil change. Other than that she gets the belt for being stupid.
Posted on 5/12/17 at 5:17 pm to CaptainsWafer
I take it you've never owned a Mercedes? The S550 is a 4 door sedan that does have a back seat.
Posted on 5/12/17 at 5:18 pm to LSUERDOC
OP was of an SL.
Don't hate CW
Posted on 5/12/17 at 5:21 pm to cubsfan5150
Was your trailer nicer than mom, and dads?
Posted on 5/12/17 at 5:24 pm to LNCHBOX
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ot of mechanical and electrical things that would cost lots of money to fix. I wouldn't be buying that for my daughter. I'd go Lexus if you want her in a nice luxury type vehicle.
yep
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