Trying to convince my dad to buy me an F-150
07-11-2013, 11:27 PM
#82
I LIKE TRUCKS
Okay, so my birthday is coming up soon and im turning 16 and ive been wanting an F-150, for like 4 years. I live in Florida, and Im trying to convince my dad why i should get an F-150. Can anyone tell me why they like there truck, the maintence cost, gas mileage, performance and the insurance? Ive googled around for hours and printed some information off. I have been told by a friend that the F-150 has poor suspension, but im not sure how true that is? Please help, Thanks
07-12-2013, 09:19 AM
#83
After reading through this thread, it's clear who wants a vehicle given to them and who has worked for theirs. As well as who has actually lived long enough to have life experiences and wisdom.
Ones opinions and outlook changes once they have a career, pay a mortgage and raise children. Payments on new, fancy toys take a backseat to adult responsibilities. And when I say "adult responsibilities", I don't mean when you work, and still live with mom and dad. Funny how quick how some think that because they've recently become "legal" adults, the're now "real" adults.
Not bashing everyone under 30, and it's certainly not meant to be personal. I too went through this and thought everyone over 30 didn't know what they were talking about. But unfortunately, a lot of other adults who should be wiser, will never admit it.
At the end of the day, the ones who are more successful and have more concrete foundations are the ones who matured much sooner. I've seen many kids who were better candidates for adulthood, than some adults. And as an adult... I have great respect for kids like that. I know I use the term "kid", but it's not intended in a derogatory manner. Funny how, as you get older, you remember the old guys who tried (each in their own way) to influence dignity and respect into your being. Then one day, you find yourself doing the same thing. I apologize if I've offended anyone in this thread (regardless of your age!).
Ones opinions and outlook changes once they have a career, pay a mortgage and raise children. Payments on new, fancy toys take a backseat to adult responsibilities. And when I say "adult responsibilities", I don't mean when you work, and still live with mom and dad. Funny how quick how some think that because they've recently become "legal" adults, the're now "real" adults.
Not bashing everyone under 30, and it's certainly not meant to be personal. I too went through this and thought everyone over 30 didn't know what they were talking about. But unfortunately, a lot of other adults who should be wiser, will never admit it.
At the end of the day, the ones who are more successful and have more concrete foundations are the ones who matured much sooner. I've seen many kids who were better candidates for adulthood, than some adults. And as an adult... I have great respect for kids like that. I know I use the term "kid", but it's not intended in a derogatory manner. Funny how, as you get older, you remember the old guys who tried (each in their own way) to influence dignity and respect into your being. Then one day, you find yourself doing the same thing. I apologize if I've offended anyone in this thread (regardless of your age!).
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13Harleyfan (07-12-2013)
07-12-2013, 09:37 AM
#84
Senior Member
Sooooo..... Have we convinced your dad to get a truck? Since most of us (including myself) responded with our own .02 about how we feel one should obtain a vehicle when they are young
07-12-2013, 11:04 AM
#85
After reading through this thread, it's clear who wants a vehicle given to them and who has worked for theirs. As well as who has actually lived long enough to have life experiences and wisdom.
Ones opinions and outlook changes once they have a career, pay a mortgage and raise children. Payments on new, fancy toys take a backseat to adult responsibilities. And when I say "adult responsibilities", I don't mean when you work, and still live with mom and dad. Funny how quick how some think that because they've recently become "legal" adults, the're now "real" adults.
Not bashing everyone under 30, and it's certainly not meant to be personal. I too went through this and thought everyone over 30 didn't know what they were talking about. But unfortunately, a lot of other adults who should be wiser, will never admit it.
At the end of the day, the ones who are more successful and have more concrete foundations are the ones who matured much sooner. I've seen many kids who were better candidates for adulthood, than some adults. And as an adult... I have great respect for kids like that. I know I use the term "kid", but it's not intended in a derogatory manner. Funny how, as you get older, you remember the old guys who tried (each in their own way) to influence dignity and respect into your being. Then one day, you find yourself doing the same thing. I apologize if I've offended anyone in this thread (regardless of your age!).
Ones opinions and outlook changes once they have a career, pay a mortgage and raise children. Payments on new, fancy toys take a backseat to adult responsibilities. And when I say "adult responsibilities", I don't mean when you work, and still live with mom and dad. Funny how quick how some think that because they've recently become "legal" adults, the're now "real" adults.
Not bashing everyone under 30, and it's certainly not meant to be personal. I too went through this and thought everyone over 30 didn't know what they were talking about. But unfortunately, a lot of other adults who should be wiser, will never admit it.
At the end of the day, the ones who are more successful and have more concrete foundations are the ones who matured much sooner. I've seen many kids who were better candidates for adulthood, than some adults. And as an adult... I have great respect for kids like that. I know I use the term "kid", but it's not intended in a derogatory manner. Funny how, as you get older, you remember the old guys who tried (each in their own way) to influence dignity and respect into your being. Then one day, you find yourself doing the same thing. I apologize if I've offended anyone in this thread (regardless of your age!).
Especially when you start grad school at 22....
My parents helped buy my first vehicle. Then again work on the farm afternoons, summers, and weekends weren't optional. There are lots of ways to teach responsibility. Buying a kid a vehicle doesn't necessarily hurt things.
07-12-2013, 11:45 AM
#86
Senior Member
07-12-2013, 01:08 PM
#87
After reading through this thread, it's clear who wants a vehicle given to them and who has worked for theirs. As well as who has actually lived long enough to have life experiences and wisdom.
Ones opinions and outlook changes once they have a career, pay a mortgage and raise children. Payments on new, fancy toys take a backseat to adult responsibilities. And when I say "adult responsibilities", I don't mean when you work, and still live with mom and dad. Funny how quick how some think that because they've recently become "legal" adults, the're now "real" adults.
Not bashing everyone under 30, and it's certainly not meant to be personal. I too went through this and thought everyone over 30 didn't know what they were talking about. But unfortunately, a lot of other adults who should be wiser, will never admit it.
At the end of the day, the ones who are more successful and have more concrete foundations are the ones who matured much sooner. I've seen many kids who were better candidates for adulthood, than some adults. And as an adult... I have great respect for kids like that. I know I use the term "kid", but it's not intended in a derogatory manner. Funny how, as you get older, you remember the old guys who tried (each in their own way) to influence dignity and respect into your being. Then one day, you find yourself doing the same thing. I apologize if I've offended anyone in this thread (regardless of your age!).
Ones opinions and outlook changes once they have a career, pay a mortgage and raise children. Payments on new, fancy toys take a backseat to adult responsibilities. And when I say "adult responsibilities", I don't mean when you work, and still live with mom and dad. Funny how quick how some think that because they've recently become "legal" adults, the're now "real" adults.
Not bashing everyone under 30, and it's certainly not meant to be personal. I too went through this and thought everyone over 30 didn't know what they were talking about. But unfortunately, a lot of other adults who should be wiser, will never admit it.
At the end of the day, the ones who are more successful and have more concrete foundations are the ones who matured much sooner. I've seen many kids who were better candidates for adulthood, than some adults. And as an adult... I have great respect for kids like that. I know I use the term "kid", but it's not intended in a derogatory manner. Funny how, as you get older, you remember the old guys who tried (each in their own way) to influence dignity and respect into your being. Then one day, you find yourself doing the same thing. I apologize if I've offended anyone in this thread (regardless of your age!).
07-12-2013, 01:09 PM
#88
07-12-2013, 04:02 PM
#90
Senior Member
Technically, when he paid for that lottery ticket with his hard earned money he bought a chance to own that truck, it would not be given to him, plus he would have to pay the taxes on it.