Whatever happened to making a child pay for their own vehicle? When I was growing up, I borrowed $1600 (at 5% interest) from my father to pay for the $3200, eight year old Buick Lesabre 4-door. Had to pay for my own insurance, though it was on my parents policy. I had to pay them the "upcharge" for adding me to it. It was actually a real pain in the ass, but I just had to have a car. Worked my bellybutton off at a RR Donnelley Magazine Bindery to keep it on the road. Definitely made me learn the distance a dollar could get me down the road. I guess I can understand buying a child a car in "modern" times, but a $30K beast of a vehicle? You sure you are not buying it for yourself Shuffler and giving her your old POS vehicle?
Shuffler, Can I come be your 40yr old son? I could really use a bit better ride....
T
My Daughter was straight As all through school. Second week in kindergarten she was nominated for G.A.T.E. We put her in that (Gifted And Talented Education). She excelled to where in 5th grade she was reading 9th grade level. She was in AP classes in Highschool. She is now in here first year at A&M working towards Meteorology. A&M is one of the top 3 Universities in the nation for Meteorolgy.
She has never had a negative mark on here record and she has never given me any problems. She has her own bank account and savings account.
I received my hardship license when I was 14 years old so I could drive myself to work. I bought every vehicle with my own money and paid my own way since I was about 15. I understand where your coming from..... the difference is... I can buy this for my daughter and I promised her one when she graduated. She has waited patiently for almost a year because Daddy don't pay MSRP for anything.
In 3 weeks she will be in her camaro. At that time I'll have her 2004 40 year anniversary mustang (gunmetal grey) on the block that she has had since she was 15. One that she has never received one ticket in or messed up in any way.
Now as for adopting you... sorry but I have had several offers for adopted sons and several for son-in-laws, they seem to think my daughter is a looker. You must pick a number.
