Did your parents buy you a car....?

Yes and No .... I sorted my own mortguage/bills unassisted as I quite rightly should, I paid for my bike lessons/test and all three of my bikes + all tax/insurance/servicing/running costs. I did the same for the other half's first car/bike/insurance so no my parents didn't buy me my first car and her's didn't buy hers....

Then due to family issues I changed jobs and the bike became imparactical for my new commute especially in the winter (90 miles a day, country lanes, late nights/early mornings in a rural location). I paid for my own lessons/test and found a cheap run about. It was only at that point I asked for a parental opinion on said car at wich point they suggested I look at something new as they got between 1 and 2k off whatever deal I could get form a a certain manuf. They also paid for my 1st years insurance, I agreed on the understanding I pay them monthly therefore saving the interest charged by paying monthly to the insurance co. Parents being parents they wouldn't take my money, they've had it back in other ways like concert/theatre tickets and meals out, it's not the same but it's the only way I can try and balance things.

So do I consider myself spoilt ? No, I worked hard for what I have, before the car I made every purchase on my own. I'm just very fortunate my parents were in a position to help me when it came to me buying a car, I genuinely appreciate the help. At the same time i'm glad I didn't pass my test at 17 and get given a car as frankly i'd probably never have learnt to ride a bike and more importantly i'd be unlikley to understand how much work goes into paying for a car and keeping it on the road for many years.
 
Nah they couldn't afford to even if they had wanted, we never had a lot of money see.
I paid £20 a week to my parents with my first job at tescos (16 at the time) and saved what I had left, eventually bought a rust bucket when I was 17. Worked all the way through college at tescos and then marks and spencers through uni.
 
They paid for my lessons but not my car.

I inherited my first car from my gran. It was a P Reg Fiesta 1.1 Classic , i paid for my own insurance £1050.. ouch.
 
my parents bought me a nice £700 nissan micra to learn in, taking my test soon and it has proved very useful. my sister passed her test and has been using it. i think it was worth it as i saved money on driving lessons. i pay all insurance and tax so now it costs them nothing.

i think parents should help their kids if they can, if not it isn't such a big deal i dont think.
 
Does it really matter?
I know of people that have had cars bought for them that cost as much as a house, they don't appreciate money at all or anything, but then again they have so much they don't need to.
Where does that sit in this argument?
 
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jamoor said:
Does it really matter?
I know of people that have had cars bought for them that cost as much as my house, they don't appreciate money at all or anything, but then again they have so much they don't need to.
Where does that sit in this argument?
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O rly? How much is your house worth?

Come to think of it, don't you mean your parents' house?
 
dirtydog said:
O rly? How much is your house worth?

Come to think of it, don't you mean your parents' house?
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yes, well actually i made a mistake, not my house but a house,
the car cost around £150k and its his car, as in he and his drivers are the only ones that drive it.
 
My personal opinion on the whole matter is I think Parents need a kick up the bottom if they buy their kids a car. Make them go out and earn one. I have no doubt in my mind whatsoever that if I had not been made to go out and find work whilst at college I would not be in the job I am now. Kids grow up so quickly these days that they are fully capable of working at 16+ after leaving school and paying their way.

Maybe I'm just bitter but thats my view on the situation. Buying your kids a car is a bit ridiculous. Old enough to drive = old enough to work.
 
My parents bought me a white mini van it cost £300. I immediatley drove it to Glastonbury with a mate and the fan belt snapped easily fixed but meant we missed the first night. Myself and my wife used to sleep in the back of this at times luckily we are both just over 5' :)

Sold it a few years later for £500 ended up being a sought after vehicle, I just wish I had kept hold of it.
 
dirtydog said:
What about your respect for yourself? And other people's respect for you? I'd more respect someone driving an old banger they'd bought themselves than a BMW 330 which was given him on a plate. Wouldn't you? :)
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If we’re talking about respect in the narrow area of car ownership, then I agree totally. The banger was the direct result of hard work and sacrifice; my car is the result of someone else’s generosity.

If you’re talking about respect for an individual in a more general sense, then no, I don’t care. If someone’s overall opinion of me is influenced significantly by details of car financing then they’re probably not worth knowing. I’ve never seen financial independence as an indicator of whether someone is a good bloke or not. :)
 
My car cost £2000, my parrents paid 1000 as my 18th birthday present, my nana paid 500 as my 18th and i paid 500. Very good deal for me to be honest :)

They pay insurance, i pay petrol and other things :)

Same as my sister got - only 2000 buys a lot more car than she got for 2000 back then :)
 
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