[GilMikalian]

Originally Posted by dgs

Well it's only a guess, but if his parents bought him the car even though they gave it to him, he did not technically pay for it with his own money. I thought the gist of the thread was to determine who purchased this car on their own and their age.

No, I think you got the gist, just not sure how asking a poster how much his parents paid for his ride, without knowing who paid for the ride, was not really going to provide me with the information I expected to be provided given the title and poll of the thread.

Originally Posted by BuzSTid

Big cats that read minds?

Wouldn't that be psychic cougars?

[Joey_08sti]

wow very funny, i actully put the down payment and i am paying it. i dnt know why people assume a kid has a nice car at the dad or mom bought it.

[Digitalfiend]

Originally Posted by Joey_08sti

wow very funny, i actully put the down payment and i am paying it. i dnt know why people assume a kid has a nice car at the dad or mom bought it.

Personally, I think it is because most 18 year olds can't afford insurance on a car like this @ ~ $200/month for an 18 yr old, plus a downpayment, plus $400-$600 payments per month (depending on downpayment), and still have time to go to highschool/college while working. I also don't know many financing companies that would allow an 18 year old to get a loan of that size without a co-signer. I know at 18, being able to afford a $35K-$39K car certainly wasn't one of my options.

You aren't the first really young STI driver to get some older folks riled up and I'm sure you won't be the last.

Either way, I'm not knocking you. I'm just explaining why people think this way. Congrats on the car and welcome to the club.

[Wronks]

Loving the car!
21 years of age here.

[tshrey]

Originally Posted by Joey_08sti

wow very funny, i actully put the down payment and i am paying it. i dnt know why people assume a kid has a nice car at the dad or mom bought it.

That's great. The parents comment was a little snarky, but I was hoping if you did shell out the cash you would call me out on it. What Digital said was true - I can't imagine being able to swing insurance and car payments on a 35K car at 18. But if you are the one making the sacrifice (and let's face it, that is what buying a new car (and this poll) is all about, how much you like the car versus how much monetary damage you're willing to take to get it) nice job.

[SirMattieP]

Yeah, he may be paying for the cars monthly bills... as to where the parents are covering the insurance, etc. I feel it gives him motivation to work part time and pay off a car he loves. And maybe decided he'd go to a junior college or a college close to home where he could commuter, as to where his parents would love him to stay, so they would save A LOT of money. And maybe dont mind paying that 300 bucks a month on him, any whoo never know the dillioo!

[midnit]

Originally Posted by dgs

Heck even if they were they wouldn't have done it, as they're big believers in learning to value and appreciate the dollar and to work for what you want. Once I turned 18 I didn't get a single red cent from them for anything, but I understand everyone is different, and everyone comes from different backgrounds.

I think a lot of parents are this way, at least good parents. Learning the value of money early on is vital, IMO.

Originally Posted by dgs

Actually reading through this thread I'm quite surprised to see how many 20 somethings bought an STI. Some of them on their 2nd or 3rd! Wow, you people must have really gotten lucky landing a fat job after college. I could never have imagined being able to afford this car until very recently in my career.

Bingo, I bought my 05 STI used as I had always wanted one, but wasn't in a position financially to afford one before. After having recently gotten a nice promotion, I decided to trade-in and get a brand new one that I could call my own from the start. Plus I've always been a hatchback fanboy, my Civic SI was a hatch too.

Originally Posted by dgs

And I thought accounting paid well, but I guess not. Then again I don't believe in sacrificing anything for a car payment, so a $600 to $700 a month payment won't prevent me from adding money to my retirement savings every month, taking care of all my fixed expenses, and having quite a bit left over to "play" with. So my standards for being able to afford a $35K plus automobile might be different than others.

You're right, and that's probably the difference between you and the 20 somethings buying this car. I do the 401k and the savings account too, but the only reason I took the dive and bought an 08 instead of just sticking to my 05 payments are because I've got an incredible deal on insurance ($1100 discount on my 6m premium due to good driving record). Oh and "playing" money is essential for anyone I think.



I honestly think that buying a brand new STI, even ~20 years old isn't a stupid decision as long as you make a budget first. The first time my parents forced me to make a budget (before I bought my first car ever) I absolutely hated it.... Now, I won't invest any large amount of money without budgeting for it first.

/tangent (I just had to go with it too)

[Joey_08sti]

actully im paying for the car and the insurance, i thought this site wass kool but i guess if ur 18 and have a sti ur jus some spolied rich kid, but watever i dnt care wat any of you think

[Digitalfiend]

OK let's keep on track people.

[solovus]

Originally Posted by dgs

Actually reading through this thread I'm quite surprised to see how many 20 somethings bought an STI. Some of them on their 2nd or 3rd! Wow, you people must have really gotten lucky landing a fat job after college.

I graduated with a EE/Physics degree, plenty of money after college. Unfortunately, my wife made me pay for a house and all sorts of s**t immediately after college so I had to stick with my 02 WRX until just recently. I guess it's a tradeoff for her providing two beautiful children.

[solovus]

Originally Posted by shagnwrx

Oh... and forgot to mention... chics dig the new car especially in Dark Grey Metallic.... Well, older chics. I'm a magnet for psychotic cougars.

yum. cougars.

[Digitalfiend]

Hey guys, I've asked nicely to drop the subject of 18 year olds buying/getting STI. The subject only creates arguments, name calling, and isn't what this site is about. Anymore posts about it will just be deleted.

Thanks.

[GoldNBlack]

I'm 34 and my wife is 32. Listing us both since she likes it and drives it as much as I do. Picked the STI because nothing else matched up under high performance hatch/wagon with a manual, rear wheel drive and semi affordable. The S6 Avant was a runner up but wanted something new and not used this time around....

[SirMattieP]

^^ yeah we're all family here

[dgs]

Originally Posted by solovus

I graduated with a EE/Physics degree, plenty of money after college. Unfortunately, my wife made me pay for a house and all sorts of s**t immediately after college so I had to stick with my 02 WRX until just recently. I guess it's a tradeoff for her providing two beautiful children.

Wow, I was so close to declaring an engineering major since I love math, but I just really enjoy accounting/finance. It does seem like most engineering jobs pay more out of college than accounting. It's taken me eight years to get to the point where ~$40K cars are possible for me to afford.

Well, seems like you really have your priorities together. Wifes and women in general don't really understand why a car is so important to a man, so they will always make you pay for other things first before upgrading your ride. That has always been my experience, as well as my male friends. But congrats for sticking it out and making sure the wife was kept happy. It will make owning your 08 STI all the more rewarding I think.