Well, here is the story.... I'm an 18 year old graduating senior, and desperately want an S. I know, teenager and sports cars don't mix, but hear me out... The glaring reason for them to not buy me one is that I got into an accident last October. Although I was racing at the time of the accident (I had a 91 accord with an H22) you have to understand how ignorant SOME elderly drivers can be sometimes (those of you that live in south Florida know what I'm talking about). I did complete community service, and took a class, and all charges were dropped. Although it is a trite cliche, I have learned my lesson, having had many chances to race since, even though I am now driving an F-150. And believe me I'm not your typical 18 year old gear head either, I will be saving my parents nearly 40k a year as I will be attending UM in the fall on a full academic scholarship. I have done research, and I know ALMOST everything there is to know about this car. And I currently have my parents on the verge, as I was able to convince them to let me test drive one (most fun I've ever had driving ). Anything anyone can think of to help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

do u have a job?

 

Ummmm, heres an idea, get a job and pay for it youself. Parents really need to understand that just handing stuff to their kids is not helping them out in life one bit, rather it is hurting them. I don't see how some kids have the nerve to ask their parents for such things.

BTW, I am currently a senior in college.

 

Sorry - no help from me - I have two daughters in college that want cars and my response is...graduate, get a good job, and BUY IY YOURSELF!!!

 

Actually, you sound exactly like a typical teenager. You are full of yourself, you are a dangerous, irresponsible driver, you blame others for your mistakes, and you can't get by without your parents handing everything to you.

As has been previously eluded to, if you can't buy it on your own, you shouldn't have it. You've got a hell of a lot of growing up to do, and maybe when you do that, you'll be ready for a car of your own.

 

no help here either. buy it yourself!! when i was 18 i was living on my own paying for rent, insurance, car note, health insurance, cell phone, utilities, etc.. and attending college full time.

 

You sound like you want to blame everyone else..

 

Don't look for sympathy here. I drive an S2000; my wife drives a Mazda RX-8. For our kids to drive, we give them a choice of a 1994 Chrysler minivan or a 1997 Hyundai Elantra wagon. It's much harder to get into trouble in those cars, and they still always get them where they need to go.

 

 

None of us know your parents well enough to know how much manipulating, whining, etc is needed in order to convince your parents. Seems like you're on the right track though. You could always bring up the fact that you have that full scholarship and that you think you deserve the S.

I'm in the same boat as some of the others- get it yourself after you've graduated. I agree that getting things handed to you does not help you out in life. Just be thankful your parents gave you good genes (whether your booksmart or worked your ass off for your grades) to earn that scholarship and that you wont be in debt and paying student loans when you get out of school.