How to convince my parents to let me get an s2000?
03-13-2015, 07:22 AM
#61
Originally Posted by drew.fic
Tell a teenager not to rev to 6000
That's a good joke!!! 
03-13-2015, 03:35 PM
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I'm staying tuned for more drama. With either college boy wanting an S2000.
I'm betting the top of the car gets torn or slashed because someone locked it -- may as well put a sign on the car "Please cut top to access valuables." Some frat boy in a different fraternity will take offense with your and key it. Parking on campus or at an apartment is all the same. The kids with the nice cars (typically BMWs up here) don't care 'cuz Daddy bought it and will fix it if something happens. You don't run in that league. And, of course, you're likely to wrap the car around a post or guard rail when you're driving drunk. Most of us have done this and lived but it's a lesson you can skip.
-- Chuck
I'm betting the top of the car gets torn or slashed because someone locked it -- may as well put a sign on the car "Please cut top to access valuables." Some frat boy in a different fraternity will take offense with your and key it. Parking on campus or at an apartment is all the same. The kids with the nice cars (typically BMWs up here) don't care 'cuz Daddy bought it and will fix it if something happens. You don't run in that league. And, of course, you're likely to wrap the car around a post or guard rail when you're driving drunk. Most of us have done this and lived but it's a lesson you can skip.
-- Chuck
03-13-2015, 05:47 PM
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I'm staying tuned for more drama. With either college boy wanting an S2000.
I'm betting the top of the car gets torn or slashed because someone locked it -- may as well put a sign on the car "Please cut top to access valuables." Some frat boy in a different fraternity will take offense with your and key it. Parking on campus or at an apartment is all the same. The kids with the nice cars (typically BMWs up here) don't care 'cuz Daddy bought it and will fix it if something happens. You don't run in that league. And, of course, you're likely to wrap the car around a post or guard rail when you're driving drunk. Most of us have done this and lived but it's a lesson you can skip.
-- Chuck
I'm betting the top of the car gets torn or slashed because someone locked it -- may as well put a sign on the car "Please cut top to access valuables." Some frat boy in a different fraternity will take offense with your and key it. Parking on campus or at an apartment is all the same. The kids with the nice cars (typically BMWs up here) don't care 'cuz Daddy bought it and will fix it if something happens. You don't run in that league. And, of course, you're likely to wrap the car around a post or guard rail when you're driving drunk. Most of us have done this and lived but it's a lesson you can skip.
-- Chuck
03-13-2015, 06:22 PM
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I'm staying tuned for more drama. With either college boy wanting an S2000.
I'm betting the top of the car gets torn or slashed because someone locked it -- may as well put a sign on the car "Please cut top to access valuables." Some frat boy in a different fraternity will take offense with your and key it. Parking on campus or at an apartment is all the same. The kids with the nice cars (typically BMWs up here) don't care 'cuz Daddy bought it and will fix it if something happens. You don't run in that league. And, of course, you're likely to wrap the car around a post or guard rail when you're driving drunk. Most of us have done this and lived but it's a lesson you can skip.
-- Chuck
I'm betting the top of the car gets torn or slashed because someone locked it -- may as well put a sign on the car "Please cut top to access valuables." Some frat boy in a different fraternity will take offense with your and key it. Parking on campus or at an apartment is all the same. The kids with the nice cars (typically BMWs up here) don't care 'cuz Daddy bought it and will fix it if something happens. You don't run in that league. And, of course, you're likely to wrap the car around a post or guard rail when you're driving drunk. Most of us have done this and lived but it's a lesson you can skip.
-- Chuck
Sorry for making the 'teenager rant' but I feel that you are accusing the youth populus as a whole based a false perception.
I'm not sure what your experience was as a "college boy" was, sir, but I am here to learn and get a degree so I can provide for my family one day just as mine has provided for me.
Thanks,
- Andrew
03-14-2015, 02:54 AM
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Originally Posted by drew.fic
You use the term "college boy" as if it's a derogatory term. I'm in the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University (5th ranked school in the country), applying for the honors program next fall. I built my Mustang with mostly my money and did almost all the work myself. I know and understand the values of hard work, and appreciate and take execllent care of my things. I work very hard for what I have and even though I come from a middle-upper class family I certainly have not had life handed to me on a silver platter. I am not in a fraternity, I do not drink, and I am apart of the largest student ministry in the state. I have a clean driving record, because I don't drive like a fool, and I respect my vehicle, and the saftey of those on the road with me. I have a personal belief that age and maturity are not linear; it's a matter of personal character and morale. Experience is another thing, but how does one gain experience if they do not push themselves out of their comfort zone?
Sorry for making the 'teenager rant' but I feel that you are accusing the youth populus as a whole based a false perception.
I'm not sure what your experience was as a "college boy" was, sir, but I am here to learn and get a degree so I can provide for my family one day just as mine has provided for me.
Thanks,
- Andrew
03-14-2015, 05:25 AM
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Don't be too thin skinned! 
If you're a boy in college you're a "college boy" even if you're a statistical outlier from the perceived norm. Insurance risk tables will document the perception is reality. I think there's two college boys considering S2000s. Unless that Mustang was just thrown in the mix.
BTW young soldiers typically display the same "college boy" characteristic although these days we're getting them older. A 19 year old soldier or college boy with a high performance car is pretty much the same. Car crashes are the norm. I worry about the cars.
-- Chuck
If you're a boy in college you're a "college boy" even if you're a statistical outlier from the perceived norm. Insurance risk tables will document the perception is reality. I think there's two college boys considering S2000s. Unless that Mustang was just thrown in the mix. BTW young soldiers typically display the same "college boy" characteristic although these days we're getting them older. A 19 year old soldier or college boy with a high performance car is pretty much the same. Car crashes are the norm. I worry about the cars.
-- Chuck
05-06-2015, 03:58 AM
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Be a man, doooo the right thing!
In all seriousness, unless you want you parents to make your life decisions for you on a daily bases, do what you feel is right, and stick to it, live with your decisions and the consequences, anyone can respect someone like that, I'm sure your parents included.
In all seriousness, unless you want you parents to make your life decisions for you on a daily bases, do what you feel is right, and stick to it, live with your decisions and the consequences, anyone can respect someone like that, I'm sure your parents included.
05-06-2015, 12:58 PM
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I would take into consideration what your parents say and what is mentioned above about school. The s2k is a great car and no doubt you'll have much more fun with it than your focus but I know that you'll probably get really into modding it and obsessing over it more than your focus. This could stray you from your schooling and impact your life negatively. On the other hand, if you're able to do it and somehow convince your parents that you have the discipline to own one, go for it. Just keep in mind that you have to respect the car and because you're so young, try not to get too into it to have it affect your life.I know you're on here to ask for advice on how to convince your parents, so it's pretty clear that you're set on going this route, just be mature about it. Show your parents that you're mature about the whole thing and it's really what you want.
EDIT: Just finished reading this.. I was sure you were going to pull the trigger. Oh well, good on you for self restraint.