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Mosher · 07-28-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bbrock25

Hey man, I'll be 20 in Oct. Have a job, and buying/paying for a 1SS myself, gas, insurance the works! If I have to pay for everything I'm getting what I want!

This is good. If you work hard for it, maybe you will take good care of it ya?

Just be careful, and while that phrase may seem over used, losta times the most dangerous thing people do each day is get in the car and go to work. Take care of it and respect it and you will enjoy it for many years!

Crowley · 07-28-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Supermans

I wouldn't mind my kid driving an automatic V6 Camaro..However I would not...never...buy my kid an SS... That is looking for trouble, no matter how safe the car is..

Correct .. also, a safe car doesn't mean they won't kill someone else !!

Crowley

MontyCarlo · 07-28-2009, 04:11 PM

My first car was older than me, rusted, no a/c, no power ANYTHING, only fired on 3 cylinders on cold days, and I loved it! Like the dad in Transformers said, "it's his first car. It's supposed to be like that."

ljustin293 · 07-28-2009, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Supermans

I wouldn't mind my kid driving an automatic V6 Camaro..However I would not...never...buy my kid an SS... That is looking for trouble, no matter how safe the car is..

key word there being that you bought it..

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Originally Posted by Rikarus

it's not that they have them, I especially love the little jr gearheads who save up and earn them, it's the spoiled brat yuppie kids who's parents throw money at them and believe this makes them a good Parent.

To you youngsters who are earning and adoring your new Camaro's my hats off you deserve something fun and cool!

thanks

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Originally Posted by Mosher

This is good. If you work hard for it, maybe you will take good care of it ya?

I've worked my tail off for this car..I'll be turning 20 in Oct. and should take delivery of my 2SS/RS around the same time..

..to find out more..check out my whole story..

I believe it all depends on the "kid"..I agree that there are some out there that do not deserve this car..I want to thank the OP for making this because there are some good kids still out here..

levi1922 · 07-28-2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by prostock69

I would NEVER buy my kid, male or female, a car that makes 250 hp or more. NEVER. The problem is this: The frontal lobe of the brain is NOT developed. This crucial part of the brain allows people to think about consequences before acting. Most people don't acquire this ability until they are into their late 20's and on. Teenagers are constantly making stupid, boneheaded decisions (like we all did) like having unprotected sex w/o using birthcontrol, doing drugs, stealing, etc.) You really want to hand one of them a 300hp+ car? It's very irresponsible for a parent to do this. Read this article: http://www.actforyouth.net/documents...olbraindev.pdf

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Originally Posted by prostock69

Obviously those kids' parents don't care. The only thing they care about is whether little Johnny keeps up with the Jones'.

i think my parents car, and i am paying for a lot of the car myself, not sure if i am i kid, since i am legally an adult. its a graduation(top 15%)/eagle scout present....and i never did any of the things that you mentioned...ive had a 4th gen camaro since i was 15 and i have never gotten a ticket. and im sure im AT LEAST as passionate about the new camaro as you are, so i will take excellent car of the car, better than a lot of other people will....as far as keeping up with the jones, i am getting the car because i love it, i dont care what everyone else thinks about it, im sure people will say its not a really sports car or muscle car since it is a V6 auto...and i also plan to keep driving my 4th gen to school and such, i trust my self with the car, but i do not trust my class mates not to ding my doors. that is all, thanks.

Grimmjow · 07-28-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MontyCarlo

My first car was older than me, rusted, no a/c, no power ANYTHING, only fired on 3 cylinders on cold days, and I loved it! Like the dad in Transformers said, "it's his first car. It's supposed to be like that."

Lol, but remember he drove through the Porche dealership first.. some dad's actually stop!

Altrus · 07-28-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by prostock69

I would NEVER buy my kid, male or female, a car that makes 250 hp or more. NEVER. The problem is this: The frontal lobe of the brain is NOT developed. This crucial part of the brain allows people to think about consequences before acting. Most people don't acquire this ability until they are into their late 20's and on. Teenagers are constantly making stupid, boneheaded decisions (like we all did) like having unprotected sex w/o using birthcontrol, doing drugs, stealing, etc.) You really want to hand one of them a 300hp+ car? It's very irresponsible for a parent to do this. Read this article: http://www.actforyouth.net/documents...olbraindev.pdf

I take offense to this, true at nineteen I may not have a very good concept of my mortality, but I feel I have an excellent since of money. Stealing, drugs, and babies all have one thing in common, they cost a hell of a lot of money, and the more crap I do like that the longer I'm going to have to wait for my Camaro to be parked in my driveway!
In short stupidity costs too much and I'll have no part of it!

1320junkie · 07-28-2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by prostock69

Obviously those kids' parents don't care. The only thing they care about is whether little Johnny keeps up with the Jones'.

Or maybe they just view vehicles differently than you do

Sticker89 · 07-28-2009, 04:28 PM

Im 19 and will be 20 in october and i paid for a 2006 F150 XLT in a year which ran me $20000 and i ordered a black 2SS Camaro on 5/27. Insurance, Gas, and the camaro will be paid for by me. I already have put 9000 down in 2months and support myself. I think that if a kid my age wants to buy a car and can afford to without screwing up and is responsible enough to do so then its more power to him/her. i was also taught at a very young age by my dad and grandfather who both have passed away in the passed year that its very important to balance everything out and its been working out very good so far that is why i am able to do what im doing.

Bbrock25 · 07-28-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mosher

This is good. If you work hard for it, maybe you will take good care of it ya?

Just be careful, and while that phrase may seem over used, losta times the most dangerous thing people do each day is get in the car and go to work. Take care of it and respect it and you will enjoy it for many years!

Yea man. Right now I drive a 06 chevy truck, already paid for courtesy of my dad

. But I was always taught to respect other peoples property (especially there cars) I wash it once sometimes twice a week, and wax it once every 2-3 weeks lol. My dad made his way his entire life, and since I was twelve I've been mowing grass, doing odd jobs etc to buy things I wanted. (Then xbox, videos games etc.) But I sure will take care of this car even better then the truck lol.

And wow, 3 people turning 20 in Oct. lol I'm on the 4th what about the rest of you?

Banshee · 07-28-2009, 05:21 PM

Whether my kid gets a Camaro would depend on many things.

Responsible
Considerate
Assists around house
Great grades
Respectful
Honest
Employment

If 80% of the time his attitude and successes are above reproach I would have absolutely NO problems cosigning for a Camaro for him. I would even go so far as putting him on our insurance. A car is a long term responsibility. If he had saved up for 20% of the car, did what I expected as in a long term proven track record, it his first step to being a responsible member of society.

Why?

My parents did that for me when I was young with my first car..a 68 Firebird 400.

I do not believe it has anything to do with "status" per se, but whether your child has the ability and capacity to be self sufficient and responsible. If he mucked up, be a parent, assess the circumstances and move on. If he was egregiously stupid, I have no problem parking OUR car and making him walk....while he is still paying the payment AND insurance. I am sure i could find him a 1990 Ford Festiva to drive to work.

Banshee · 07-28-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DRK

My dad used me turning 16 as an excuse to buy a new truck and hand down his POS 91 Dodge Dakota. He used that excuse again for the 2002 Silverado he bought when I turned 16 for when I went to college. I only got the Silverado because I was going to college on a full scholarship.

A hand down truck? Be fortunate...I had to save and buy my car on my own. I would be happy to get a POS truck instead of walking.

GaryJr · 07-28-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bbrock25

Hey man, I'll be 20 in Oct. Have a job, and buying/paying for a 1SS myself, gas, insurance the works! If I have to pay for everything I'm getting what I want!

I myself am 20 and have ordered a 2SS and will be paying for it with my own money as well as the insurance. I WILL not ever get close to abusing this car as i want it to retain its value. Who knows, when they stop making the V8's who knows how much these cars may be worth!!

DRK · 07-28-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Banshee

I am sure i could find him a 1990 Ford Festiva to drive to work.

Be careful, he could make take that Festiva, swap in the AWD Mazda 323 motor and have himself a high 12 second car like the Camaro without you even knowing it

07-28-2009, 04:11 PM	#31
MontyCarlo Drives: 2010 2LT/RS auto IBM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,255	My first car was older than me, rusted, no a/c, no power ANYTHING, only fired on 3 cylinders on cold days, and I loved it! Like the dad in Transformers said, "it's his first car. It's supposed to be like that." __________________ FAQs: 1. No, I do not have any strong opinions about the Monte Carlo. 2. Yes, I know what my name looks like. 3. Yes, but the medication helps immensely. 2LT/RS IBM/gray #21,895 ordered April 21st, delivered July 3rd

07-28-2009, 04:28 PM	#37
Sticker89 Drives: Black 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 96	Im 19 and will be 20 in october and i paid for a 2006 F150 XLT in a year which ran me $20000 and i ordered a black 2SS Camaro on 5/27. Insurance, Gas, and the camaro will be paid for by me. I already have put 9000 down in 2months and support myself. I think that if a kid my age wants to buy a car and can afford to without screwing up and is responsible enough to do so then its more power to him/her. i was also taught at a very young age by my dad and grandfather who both have passed away in the passed year that its very important to balance everything out and its been working out very good so far that is why i am able to do what im doing. __________________ Black 2010 Camaro SS/RS M6

07-28-2009, 05:21 PM	#39
Banshee Institutionally Insane Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 2,115 View My Garage	Whether my kid gets a Camaro would depend on many things. Responsible Considerate Assists around house Great grades Respectful Honest Employment If 80% of the time his attitude and successes are above reproach I would have absolutely NO problems cosigning for a Camaro for him. I would even go so far as putting him on our insurance. A car is a long term responsibility. If he had saved up for 20% of the car, did what I expected as in a long term proven track record, it his first step to being a responsible member of society. Why? My parents did that for me when I was young with my first car..a 68 Firebird 400. I do not believe it has anything to do with "status" per se, but whether your child has the ability and capacity to be self sufficient and responsible. If he mucked up, be a parent, assess the circumstances and move on. If he was egregiously stupid, I have no problem parking OUR car and making him walk....while he is still paying the payment AND insurance. I am sure i could find him a 1990 Ford Festiva to drive to work. __________________ It's got a cop motor, a 440 cubic inch plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas. What do you say, is it the new Bluesmobile or what?