[enwhykiid]

graduation gift for me im 18 go to upenn

[MonacoBimm]

Haha Thanks man, I try to take care of it as much as I can.

[MonacoBimm]

Originally Posted by BlueLion

thats how i felt when my parents bought me my first car.....after totaling the last one they gave me

HAHAHA LOL. Thats so worng, how many cars have your parents bought for you'????

[bsavic]

Yep, it's the wonder of the North American financial system (Lease ) that an 18 y/o such as myself can afford a e90 with just a part-time sales job and a few savings. Pretty much everything is more expensive back home (Europe) not to mention that the jobs are much harder to come by, especially for non-university graduates. Come to think of it, I did need to use my parents credit as co-signors to get approved, but still...

At my school here in Montreal, there exist 2 groups: A) Civics & Elantras, 5-10 years old, bought with the students' savings. B) Mercs and Acuras, leased, under the students' parents' company (tax deductions).

Other than myself, I have yet to meet anyone that bought their own (semi-decent) car here, it's tough being a student :mad:! I have massive for people my age that even pay their own gas and insurance, even if their parents bought them the car. But I wouldn't hold it against someone if it was a gift - as long as they don't pretend it was their doing. After all, I would have taken it!

So to you guys who got the car as gift, and obviously respect that (you're here after all): , and to those of you who bought your own:

Savic

[DFW_M]

Originally Posted by Nikki

Yeah except a Mazda RX-8 isn't a luxury car lol.

Exactly, are the #1, #2, #7, #10 really Lux cars?

[jacksonjw81]

Pretty Solid list, I wouldn't mind having anyone of them except for the C Class and H3.

335i and G35 on top of the list, S40 nice all around cheap too, and the RX-8 wish they would either A. improve the rotary (MPG, TQ, and checking the oil every 5 minutes.) or get rid of it all together.

[TommyBahama]

the rx-8 has more in common with STI and evo than the other cars on the list.

[DFW_M]

Originally Posted by bsavic

Yep, it's the wonder of the North American financial system (Lease ) that an 18 y/o such as myself can afford a e90 with just a part-time sales job and a few savings. Pretty much everything is more expensive back home (Europe) not to mention that the jobs are much harder to come by, especially for non-university graduates. Come to think of it, I did need to use my parents credit as co-signors to get approved, but still...

At my school here in Montreal, there exist 2 groups: A) Civics & Elantras, 5-10 years old, bought with the students' savings. B) Mercs and Acuras, leased, under the students' parents' company (tax deductions).

Other than myself, I have yet to meet anyone that bought their own (semi-decent) car here, it's tough being a student :mad:! I have massive for people my age that even pay their own gas and insurance, even if their parents bought them the car. But I wouldn't hold it against someone if it was a gift - as long as they don't pretend it was their doing. After all, I would have taken it!

So to you guys who got the car as gift, and obviously respect that (you're here after all): , and to those of you who bought your own:

Savic

DULE SAVIC!

[dmitri]

My parents buying my car in college was definitely a smarter decision then buying me a cheaper economy car because:

Im 20, so this is definitely the last car im getting. I have warranty for 3 yrs plus extended - this car wil last until i can afford my own.

Why would my parents buy me a shitty rice burner? Bad quality, bad return if we try to sell. My GF has a 2002 RSX and in her senior year in college its falling apart!

[DFW_M]

Originally Posted by dmitri

My parents buying my car in college was definitely a smarter decision then buying me a cheaper economy car because:

Im 20, so this is definitely the last car im getting. I have warranty for 3 yrs plus extended - this car wil last until i can afford my own.

Why would my parents buy me a shitty rice burner? Bad quality, bad return on investment if we try to sell. My GF has a 2002 RSX and in her senior year in college its falling apart!

You're the first person calling an Acura a bad quality and not holding the price... As for the ROI -- the car should not be considered as an investment...

[Master Deep]

No car is a good "investment". And I'm sure if you got a Honda/Acura, it wouldn't be falling apart in 5-10 yrs depending on how u drive/maintenance. I honestly think a BMW will have more problems after 10 yrs than a Honda. Like stupid minor electrical problems.

[krazykanuck]

Originally Posted by bsavic

At my school here in Montreal, there exist 2 groups: A) Civics & Elantras, 5-10 years old, bought with the students' savings. B) Mercs and Acuras, leased, under the students' parents' company (tax deductions).

Other than myself, I have yet to meet anyone that bought their own (semi-decent) car here, it's tough being a student :mad:! I have massive for people my age that even pay their own gas and insurance, even if their parents bought them the car. But I wouldn't hold it against someone if it was a gift - as long as they don't pretend it was their doing. After all, I would have taken it!

So to you guys who got the car as gift, and obviously respect that (you're here after all): , and to those of you who bought your own:

Savic

Very nicely written. Also it is slightly different in Canada, or at least where I lived (Manitoba), most kids drove old cars. But then Montreal is on the whole a wealthier city than Winnipeg.

I didn't pay for my car, not upkeep and I am certainly glad for that but do have more respect for those that have a job or us savings from a job to pay for their cars. Its something I can't say about myself.

At my school, BMWs are the most popular entry lux cars. There are more E90s and E46s than Lexus, Acura, and MB combined. I think that has a lot to do with the thing they can say they drive a BMW. It still has more brand name than the others which is, IMO, why so many 3ers are sold. They are great cars, but most of the buyers don't even see what makes them great, they just see the BMW roundel.

[dmitri]

my GFs rsx is falling apart after 4 years. Shitty japanese tin foil, noisy drivetrain, shitty trim and interior rattles.