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Mr Janny said:
I grew up on a farm, and school/work was 20 miles away, so I did need a car. My father sat me down when I was 15 and said I would always have a car to drive, but it wouldn't be a cool one. It would be the cheapest thing he could find, and that if I wanted something better, I should start saving up right away for my own vehicle. I took the hint, and scraped together $600 to buy a 4 speed manual, 1979 Chevette. Later in life he told me that while he was happy that I took his advice to buy my own car, he had thought I would have set the bar a little higher.
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My dad got my first car for me. I say got because a guy had a work car that the engine blew in. We had to tow it hime 7 miles and find a junk yard motor to put in. I had to put it in, although he helped. It stunk and was a piece of crap, but it moved. All I cared at 16. Dad was probably happy because no way I was getting lucky driving that, so it was like birth control.
 
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isufbcurt said:
My dad gave me a car for my bday. A few months later he wanted me to get a job and pay for the car. I told him to sell it because I wasn't paying for my bday present. So I went without one and it sucked. Luckily my grandpa gave me a car as a graduation present so I had one for college.

1. I don't believe high school kids should have to work, let them enjoy life since they'll be working soon enough.
2. Yes high school kids should have a car, unless you want to alter your life and give them rides every where (no thanks).
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I agree with #1 as long as they're doing something that's useful with their time like sports, volunteering, coaching, tutoring, etc. I used to agree fully but I've watched way too many kids come out of high school having not had to really work for anyone or listen to anyone except their parents and it isn't good. I think it's good for kids to have to take direction from people who can just fire them at an early age. Also, those kids will be much more likely to work part time in college which helps with the bills. I wasn't going to work when I went to ISU because I figured I had two years to have a bunch of fun. I couldn't take it and had a job midway through the first semester.
 
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1984 grand marquis for $500 was my first car. I started bussing tables are a restaurant for cash when I was 15 and bought my own car. When I was 17 I bought myself a nice truck with only 36K miles on it. Still have that truck on the farm today.
 
I made payments on a few different cars in high school while working part time at Hy-Vee. Having kids quit sports/extra curriculars to work is stupid, but working 10-15 hours a week is good for them.
 
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I had an old beater I got at the beginning of my senior year of high school. It was a total POS, but it was wheels. I think I drove it into the ground within a year.
 
Grew up on a farm. High school was 20 miles away. Played sports all seasons and each sport complex/field was in a different town so even further. Drove starting freshman year of high school was the only way for myself and my parents. No way were they driving me everywhere and no one close to me that was older.

Didn't have to buy one just got to drive whatever was available around the farm. My dad and mom told me I just didn't have to do anything stupid and continue to help out around the farm during my free time and all would be well. If I didn't play a sport or do some sort of extra curricular activity then I would need to get a part-time job. Luckily I enjoyed sports (small school everyone played them) and was involved in FFA/4H livestock so pretty much had that covered.
 
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In six years, my daughter is going to get a 2015 Honda Odyssey with whatever mileage my wife leaves it with.
 
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Mr Janny said:
In six years, my daughter is going to get a 2015 Honda Odyssey with whatever mileage my wife leaves it with.
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Kids appreciate minivans.

Also, I’ve noticed a change in styles that kids prefer. In my day you needed a 2 door to be cool. Now they hate 2 doors and want 4 doors so people can get in and out easier.
 
Growing up on a farm, I drove one of my dad's vehicles - that way, after school, I could do chores and then head to the fields. At the end of my senior year of HS, I purchased a repossessed Ford EXP (no air conditioning) - got a great deal on it - which I drove throughout my time at ISU.
 
Sold my really nice $350 BMX for $200.

Saved up $250 from my hardware store job (that I had just gotten because I was 16 now) and selling some video games.

Bought a 1980 metallic gold Buick in 1995 for $450. I had been 16 a couple months I think.

She was a real beauty with a distinct interior smell ;)

Toward end of senior year had made enough at the hardware store to upgrade to a used Grand Am that I think was $3500.
 
Yes, I had an older used cavalier out of the gate, and then was upgraded to a small used pickup my Jr. year. Mainly because my Dad wanted a truck at his disposal. Also I think the truck was desired as it allowed for minimal (read one) passenger. When the time comes my kids will most likely get hand me downs allowing mother and I to upgrade. Two daughters are just a year and a half apart so their may be a bit of car sharing once the youngest reaches the age. Managing that sharing will be great fun. :jimlad:

I did work various part time jobs in HS to help pay for fun money/gas/stupid choices. Was pretty involved so weekends were really only available working hours.
 
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I am really going to date myself here. I had two cars at the same time. My first car was a 68 Dodge Charger $300. Then I purchased a 69 Mustang convertible $2000. Had to work my arse off.
 
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