[jeff_alexander]

Lets sort this out, why the dislike for those people who have nice cars bought by their parents? I thought we are all a bunch of car enthuisast, however after reading through some of the recent threads, it seems like thats not the case for the majority of RevScene members.

Personally I have nothing against anyone who was given a nice car or someone hardworking who earned their car. I believe we should look past the fact that someone didn't "earn" their car and behave like true car enthuisast.

On the other hand I also highly admire individuals with hardworking ethics that have managed to purchase their own car with their own saved up money, be it a domestics, import, or euro.

I strongly believe there is no reason for all the disagreements and arguments that arise from these scenarios, why can't we all just get along and ejoy these beautiful machines side by side, be it a Honda Civic EG or a Ferrari F430?

Lets resolve our differences and behave like true car enthuisast and look past our differences.:)

[mpr]

my eg civic > porsche turbo

[Qmx323]

I have respect for hardworking individuals that buy and pay for everything to do with their cars, even if they don't quite drive the best car out there.

On the other hand I have no respect for slacking kids who get their parents to buy them a nice 50K+ car and rip it around town like they own the road. (Ha, Richmond.)

I also have respect for those that work hard and accept gifts from their parents (in the form of a car). There is one point that I'm trying to make and that is the fact of whether they deserve it or not. Not all of us were lucky enough to be born into a wealthy family, and have everything breastfed to us.

By the way, I don't have anything against the car itself, just the "Powered By Parents" Owner of it.

[CRS]

my eg civic > porsche turbo

I'd be careful, that Lambo is just around the corner to beat your civic.

[q0192837465]

Ppl get aggressive when their pride gets hurt. Blame it on the media and the materialistic girls. I believe ppl get along fine UNTIL 1 of them gain an advantage over another, in this case a nice car. The disadvantaged party will try to level the playing field by finding ways to one-up the advantaged party. This is where the conflict starts.

Jealousy is a part of it. Don't tell me that u'r not jealous of the guy who se parent bought him a nicer car. If u'r really not jealous, u won't care and the whole work hard vs powered by parent conflict will not even start.

[bananana]

Its a culture difference. North American people tend to value making it on your own. Kick the kids out at 18, let them get real jobs, and learn the value of hard work and earning money for yourself.

Asian people believe in giving their children a step-up in life. Buy them a nice car, that is safe, so they can get around without any hassle, get them through school, and in return, Asian children tend to take care of their parents in the future. It is more about family, and giving their children the best they can afford.

Haters are people who just do not understand or try not to understand cultural differences. The word for it being ignorance.

[mpr]

Yo. I'll beat down the lambo too. Have you seen my megan stickers!!


I'd be careful, that Lambo is just around the corner to beat your civic.

[Qmx323]

Its a culture difference. North American people tend to value making it on your own. Kick the kids out at 18, let them get real jobs, and learn the value of hard work and earning money for yourself.

Asian people believe in giving their children a step-up in life. Buy them a nice car, that is safe, so they can get around without any hassle, get them through school, and in return, Asian children tend to take care of their parents in the future. It is more about family, and giving their children the best they can afford.

Haters are people who just do not understand or try not to understand cultural differences. The word for it being ignorance.

The thing is, not all Asian families can afford a nice safe car for their children, some kids gotta work for it.

[jeff_alexander]

I have respect for hardworking individuals that buy and pay for everything to do with their cars, even if they don't quite drive the best car out there.

On the other hand I have no respect for slacking kids who get their parents to buy them a nice 50K+ car and rip it around town like they own the road. (Ha, Richmond.)

I also have respect for those that work hard and accept gifts from their parents (in the form of a car). There is one point that I'm trying to make and that is the fact of whether they deserve it or not. Not all of us were lucky enough to be born into a wealthy family, and have everything breastfed to us.

By the way, I don't have anything against the car itself, just the "Powered By Parents" Owner of it.

I agree that the mentality and attitude of drivers do make a large impact on how the car is viewed upon, but not all powered by parents drivers are lazy slackers, just like not all of those who bought their own cars are the nicest, most generous. I believe we need to know more about the individual before making assumptions as to what type of person they are. But then again thats impossible in real life.

All I am saying is that maybe it's better to think twice before commenting instead of making assumptions.

[!SG]

the issue can be viewed from both sides of the fence.

the arguement against is some rich kids look down upon anyone that wasnt given a helping hand in life. we call this attitude being snobby. this has been a huge growing trend amongst the young neaveau riche of china that are living abroad.

[bossxx]

This subject has been beat to shit for like a decade.

I don't have a problem with parents buying their kids nice cars if they earned it. Never happen to me in my lifetime tho cuz my parents were not loaded when I was younger.

Guys know that a car makes somewhat of a statement. You have a nice car lets say like a new 3 series and the other dude has like a fuck i duno a 98 integra gs or something. The only problem I would have is if the dude in the bmw somehow thought he was better than the guy who paid for his integra himself. Or if he obtained some kind of ego. I don't know many ppl who had their parents buy them a car but I would probably laugh if I heard someone was bragging about their car to make them feel better even tho they didnt put a penny down on it themselves. However, I don't think this happens normally though (well i would hope not). I am sure kids who are given cars for whatever reason are more humble about it than anything. At least I would be.

[shenmecar]

Yo. I'll beat down the lambo too. Have you seen my megan stickers!!

Please don't bring up that turbo civic vs murcielago thread.

[Qmx323]

This subject has been beat to shit for like a decade.

I don't have a problem with parents buying their kids nice cars if they earned it. Never happen to me in my lifetime tho cuz my parents were not loaded when I was younger.

Guys know that a car makes somewhat of a statement. You have a nice car lets say like a new 3 series and the other dude has like a fuck i duno a 98 integra gs or something. The only problem I would have is if the dude in the bmw somehow thought he was better than the guy who paid for his integra himself. Or if he obtained some kind of ego. I don't know many ppl who had their parents buy them a car but I would probably laugh if I heard someone was bragging about their car to make them feel better even tho they didnt put a penny down on it themselves. However, I don't think this happens normally though (well i would hope not). I am sure kids who are given cars for whatever reason are more humble about it than anything. At least I would be.


EXACTLY.... This happens too much. That's what made me have prejudice against young kids in expensive cars in the first place. Yes I know some of them earned it by working hard in school and whatever, but I guess that created a stereotype for me.

[!SG]

if my parents had there way. id be driving a volvo (like every asian parents dream). safe and built like a bloody tank!

to fight for freedom, you have to fight to stand on ur own 2 feet.

[CRS]

if my parents had there way. id be driving a volvo (like every asian parents dream). safe and built like a bloody tank!

to fight for freedom, you have to fight to stand on ur own 2 feet.

:lol

Kartboard and I both drive Volvos!

[q0192837465]

EXACTLY.... This happens too much. That's what made me have prejudice against young kids in expensive cars in the first place. Yes I know some of them earned it by working hard in school and whatever, but I guess that created a stereotype for me.

Well, to be fair, I'm one of those kids back in the days (e46 330 when it was still new) and I never really bring it up. I think it made me even more humble than before. When ppl ask me wut I have, I'll just say it's a silver sedan. I really dun feel I'm any superior or anything. I definitely dun feel inferior when someone else has a Porsche.

[matter]

Nothing wrong with being spoiled. It just a douche multiplier.
It's the attitude more than anything.
arrogance, driving behavior, maturity and appreciation for other motorists all matter more in my eyes.

oh and the false sense of independence it perpetuates.

[ienhz]

All those hongers worked hard to get their high school diplomas in Richmond. I think they deserve at least a BMW.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

^

at least u are humble

[orange7]

I have respect for hardworking individuals that buy and pay for everything to do with their cars, even if they don't quite drive the best car out there.

I totally agree with you, and I am sure we all do too!


On the other hand I have no respect for slacking kids who get their parents to buy them a nice 50K+ car and rip it around town like they own the road. (Ha, Richmond.).

I partially agree with you on this one. I have no respect for slacking kids who GET their parents to buy them nice cars. In other words, the parents didn't offer to give the kid a car, but the kid got one because of sweat talk or whatever method. However, I have no issue with them ripping the car up as long as they are only putting themselves in danger. So it's fine if they want to rip it on a track or at Antartica.


I also have respect for those that work hard and accept gifts from their parents (in the form of a car). There is one point that I'm trying to make and that is the fact of whether they deserve it or not. Not all of us were lucky enough to be born into a wealthy family, and have everything breastfed to us. .

I disagree with you on this one. It seems (this is just a guess) like you're just jealous that some are more lucky than you. I think it's fine if their parents are willing to give a car to their kid without having the kid to mention anything to them in the first place.
In fact, I'll buy my kid a car too when I see him/her working really hard around the house and at school. And when i do buy a car for my kid, I would not want ppl to judge my kid base on what I've done. Because if I want my kid to accept my gift, I will make sure they accept my gift even though he/she doesn't want to. I have my chinese ways to doing things.


By the way, I don't have anything against the car itself, just the "Powered By Parents" Owner of it.

I partially agree with you. I would never have anything against any car except for hybrids. However; it would reallly depend on how and why the kid is powered by his/her parents. Also, I would depend on how the kid react back to his/her parents.

[NimbeeTT]

Haters are people who just do not understand or try not to understand cultural differences. The word for it being ignorance.

I agree cultural differences play its part in this.
But one's gotta remember that there's cultural differences, then there's plain spoiled and conceited 18 year olds who are either high school drop outs or people who gave no shit about school and graduated with near F average for the sake of graduating, driving a high end car with a 3000$ body kit working at MacDonalds while all his friends who dont have rich parents and nice cars or even those who do (whether asian or not) are working their butts off either at college or an actual job. Or both.
/run-on

When it comes down to that, it's rarely a case of ignorance and jealousy on the observer's part.

Like most ppl said, I applaud those who earned their veihicles whether they bought themselves or gift from family, just the latter described above of teens who got a 50K car because their family's got the cash and are at "that driving age", then the kid drives it flaunting their high and mighty status i can't accept.

[achiam]

All those hongers worked hard to get their high school diplomas in Richmond. I think they deserve at least a BMW.

LOL. Too true.

[liu13]

meh, we all get inheritances so just wait for it

[clowe]

If they're driving respectfully on the road and not giving other drivers cocky stares cause they're driving a nicer and faster car than the other person, I have nothing against the other kids that have cars bought by their parents.

If my parents ever offered to me buy a BMW, for sure I wouldn't be turning it down :p ...but its not going to happen :(

[tiger_handheld]

I have respect for hardworking individuals that buy and pay for everything to do with their cars, even if they don't quite drive the best car out there.

On the other hand I have no respect for slacking kids who get their parents to buy them a nice 50K+ car and rip it around town like they own the road. (Ha, Richmond.)

I also have respect for those that work hard and accept gifts from their parents (in the form of a car). There is one point that I'm trying to make and that is the fact of whether they deserve it or not. Not all of us were lucky enough to be born into a wealthy family, and have everything breastfed to us.

By the way, I don't have anything against the car itself, just the "Powered By Parents" Owner of it.


+1.

[matter]

I am pretty sure every culture values independence. Some people just get better seed money than others.

[dogeatcookie]

my eg civic > porsche turbo

4s have turbo?

[Jackygor]

Indifference exist because we are only human. No point getting so caught up in what other thinks. Keep your head high, drive safe, and don't be a douchebag on the road, its not about what you drive, its your attitude.

[Qmx323]

I disagree with you on this one. It seems (this is just a guess) like you're just jealous that some are more lucky than you. I think it's fine if their parents are willing to give a car to their kid without having the kid to mention anything to them in the first place.


Call it jealousy or not, I'm stating the fact that not all Asian families can buy their kid a 50k car.

[Jsunu]

Great if your mom got you your m3, just don't look down on my civic (which was what I could afford at the time :(). For me, it all comes down to arrogance and towards those people who act like they are somehow better than you because of the advantaged circumstances.

[PiuYi]

the entire reason for even threads like these is because of ppl like Hyde n that other douchebag alderbridge

[PiuYi]

4s have turbo?

you've sucked that joke dry buddy

[Jsunu]

Wait... did you just post this topic in both the offtipic and general auto chat??? wtf!

[unit]

my eg civic > porsche turbo

is it an SI?

[thumper]

if my parents had there way. id be driving a volvo (like every asian parents dream). safe and built like a bloody tank!

to fight for freedom, you have to fight to stand on ur own 2 feet.

well you were luckier than me. if my parents had their way, i'd still be taking transit. instead my first car was a POS tercel. it wasn't anything to be proud of, but it was a car... unfortunately an unreliable one so i ended up taking the bus anyway :cry:

[jeff_alexander]

the entire reason for even threads like these is because of ppl like Hyde n that other douchebag looking for a "nice garage"

Unfamiliar with this "nice garage" thing.

Wait... did you just post this topic in both the offtipic and general auto chat??? wtf!

Sorry, I about posting it in 2 different sections, mods please delete the 1 in auotmotive chat.

[shenmecar]

Unfamiliar with this "nice garage" thing.


use the forum search and type in "Alderbridge".

Read his threads.

[vo_hantu]

I'm all about mentality when it comes to this topic. Good points above.

I give no respect for peeps that get a nice car and complain about having no money for mods. That is a true classic and I love hearing these guys...hahaha

[twitchyzero]

why does this topic keep popping up every few months
To what degree do these more well-off kids "deserve" it?

I generally dont have a problem, the hate on these boards obviously stem from jealousy

[mpr]

D16y7 Si Vtek baby. I lost my respect to the evo's

is it an SI?

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

i loveeeeeeeeeeeeee power by parents

:D

[Harvey Specter]

I could give two fucks if someone drives a car that was purchased by their parents because a. it's irrelevant to my life and b. who really gives a fuck. I mean seriously there are too many other things going on in most people’s lives to worry about if some kid is driving a car owned by their parents.

[CP.AR]

I'd be careful, that Lambo is just around the corner to beat your civic.

but does the Lambo have a turbo?

[unit]

D16y7 Si Vtek baby. I lost my respect to the evo's

i think that one went over your head, but its all good.

[simsimi1004]

if the parents want to buy their kid a nice car, then they DESERVE it.
like how if you WANT something then it becomes a NEED.

Wats wrong with looking down on a CAR (not owner) when it actually is worse than another car.

[you!]

i really dont mind these guys but do u know what i fucking hat the most?
its the fucking cheap bastards who drives high end cars and bums for smoke, gas money, drinks, food, and anything else they can

seriously, if u are one of them
FUCK U ASSHOLE!

[hotong]

i wish i was powered by parents.

[Dan_Guy]

That was why I asked you the question, I replied, because I see that you are indifferent about money, which is a characteristic rather of those who have inherited their fortunes than of those who have acquired them; the makers of fortunes have a second love of money as a creation of their own, resembling the affection of authors for their own poems, or of parents for their children, besides that natural love of it for the sake of use and profit which is common to them and all men. And hence they are very bad company, for they can talk about nothing but the praises of wealth.


- Plato

[124Y]

I think a lot of times it's the jealousy that makes people hate those who are powered by parents. Honestly, we all do not have respect for those who are cocky, despite whether they earned the money themselves or they are powered by their parents. The car belongs to them. It is a natural tendency for us to achieve our goals through the easiest way possible. It's not like those who are powered by their parents are taking 9/10 of their parents' total savings to buy an expensive ride... Even if they are, so what? That's their way of life. The world is unfair and those powered by parents simply has a head start.

[mr sinister]

powered by parents FTW!!

[AzNightmare]

So what is considered "earning it" ?

If a kid passed his road exam and got his N. And rich daddy said, good boy! Here's your 350Z.

Did he earn it? I mean he did pass the road test afterall........ =/

[bengy]

If rich spoiled kids weren't looking down on other people's rides I don't think this would be an issue.

Also, I think people might confuse "hate" with "respect", or lack of. We don't necessarily hate you cuz mommy and daddy bought you a car, but you're not gonna get any respect, no matter what you drive, especially if you're a douchebag.

[oinkoinkpig]

I think it's okay to be powered by parents...but as long as the person appreciates what he has then it's alright. As long as the kid isn't spoiled to the point where they think they are better than others and constantly looking down on people...

[PiuYi]

use the forum search and type in "Alderbridge".

Read his threads.

BAHAHHAHA YESSSSS!!!!!!!!! alderbridge!!!!
http://www.revscene.net/forums/car-modding-expensive-t586271.html?t=586271
:haha::haha::haha:

[ctsport]

People who "hate" are just jealous, no if's and but's.

I personally think its a bad idea for parents to buy their kids any kind of car but I don't care either way. I know wealthy kids who's parents buy them everything they want but are also brilliant and will be rich later on anyways. I also know some spoiled kids that have everything they want but are dumb dumb's and will be devastated when their parents stop supporting them. The same idea applies to kids who don't have wealthy parents.

[ctsport]

we call this attitude being snobby. this has been a huge growing trend amongst the young neaveau riche of china that are living abroad.

This attitude has been around since the beginning of humanity. It has nothing to do with "rich Asians kids from Richmond" LOL.

This used to be called the bourgeoisie versus the proletariat, they even had a whole war and revolution about it. In modern times, its called old-money versus new-money.

[Amuse]

You can't really do anything about that. The person who buys a car, pays for insurance, and use their hard earned money for any mods get more respect.

[JHatta]

I think it's okay to be powered by parents...but as long as the person appreciates what he has then it's alright. As long as the kid isn't spoiled to the point where they think they are better than others and constantly looking down on people...


If your parents buy your car, they own you, and your livelihood.

I think it's fucking stupid when people get their cars paid for by their parents, and then they spend money modding it.

[orange7]

I agree cultural differences play its part in this.
But one's gotta remember that there's cultural differences, then there's plain spoiled and conceited 18 year olds who are either high school drop outs or people who gave no shit about school and graduated with near F average for the sake of graduating, driving a high end car with a 3000$ body kit working at MacDonalds while all his friends who dont have rich parents and nice cars or even those who do (whether asian or not) are working their butts off either at college or an actual job. Or both.
/run-on

When it comes down to that, it's rarely a case of ignorance and jealousy on the observer's part.

Like most ppl said, I applaud those who earned their veihicles whether they bought themselves or gift from family, just the latter described above of teens who got a 50K car because their family's got the cash and are at "that driving age", then the kid drives it flaunting their high and mighty status i can't accept.

why would you care unless you think it's unfair, which also also means jealous. What i got out of your message is that we should be hating on those who get something REALLY good from their parents, even though they did not eat it themselves.

Let me put it in another way if you are fogged by your own vision. You are jealous that some lazy, dumb, 18-year-old drop out teens get nice cars and you don't. So basically, you're jealous. I mean, why would that even bother you if you're not jealous. Just ignore those shits. I too obviously know they don't deserve it, but whatever man. Their parents' money and decision. Just let them enjoy life, and we should just ignore them if they start bragging. We shouldn't hate on them just because they are powered by parents because hate is a kind of jealousy.

[k20a]

the arguement against is some rich kids look down upon anyone that wasnt given a helping hand in life. we call this attitude being snobby. this has been a huge growing trend amongst the young neaveau riche of china that are living abroad.

I'm glad someone notices it too.

[bimmer91]

Those who hate those who have everything handed to them are just jealous... I am and we all are if were aren't spoiled.

It's not the kids fault being born in a rich family, only thing that makes a lot of them fucked up is they don't know how it is not being able to buy something that you want and can't get.

[twitchyzero]

reminds me the time i was in gr 12
the classic asian example:
my frd said her dad will buy her a car if she gets into UBC/SFU..lulz and she already had high 80's GPA

later said she's mad cause her dad was considering 2nd hand car..i said if she didnt want it i'll take it :T

[Jeffield]

Thank You!

[skyxx]

If I were a parent I would want my kids to have the best of the best. Now stop complaining and ignore the individuals that got it good and concentrate on what you're doing. Do well, you can do whatever you want with the money.

[orange7]

I could give two fucks if someone drives a car that was purchased by their parents because a. it's irrelevant to my life and b. who really gives a fuck. I mean seriously there are too many other things going on in most people’s lives to worry about if some kid is driving a car owned by their parents.

Exactly what i've been wanting to say.

[The7even]

Look it all comes down to this.

If you worked hard for your own car, I salute you.
If your parents bought you a nice car and you're treating the car well, know money doesn't grow on tree's and don't try to talk down on people who don't have a car as nice as yours, I salute you.

But if your parents bought you your M3 or w.e. and you look down on anyone because their car isn't as nice as yours, you should probably off your self.

[bootymac]

.

[greendb7]

Look it all comes down to this.

If you worked hard for your own car, I salute you.
If your parents bought you a nice car and you're treating the car well, know money doesn't grow on tree's and don't try to talk down on people who don't have a car as nice as yours, I salute you.

But if your parents bought you your M3 or w.e. and you look down on anyone because their car isn't as nice as yours, you should probably off your self.

I don't think I could agree more, I have an M3 my parents and I split 50/50 for and we both drive it, just me a lil more on the weekends ahha

[getalove]

i don't care how people get their car if you work hard for it good for you ... if you got it from your parents .. wow your lucky...

i just hate ppl that look down on others who don't drive a nice car then act all top dog and shit

[CounterPuncher]

Its a culture difference. North American people tend to value making it on your own. Kick the kids out at 18, let them get real jobs, and learn the value of hard work and earning money for yourself.

Asian people believe in giving their children a step-up in life. Buy them a nice car, that is safe, so they can get around without any hassle, get them through school, and in return, Asian children tend to take care of their parents in the future. It is more about family, and giving their children the best they can afford.

Haters are people who just do not understand or try not to understand cultural differences. The word for it being ignorance.

That's a generalization if I have ever read one.

Most North American parents don't lavish their kids with expensive gifts to exert control over them.

I am/was powered by my parents, they bought me my first car. I currently work 2 jobs while taking a full course load at school hoping to downplay that stereotype.

[moomooCow]

Look it all comes down to this.

If you worked hard for your own car, I salute you.
If your parents bought you a nice car and you're treating the car well, know money doesn't grow on tree's and don't try to talk down on people who don't have a car as nice as yours, I salute you.

But if your parents bought you your M3 or w.e. and you look down on anyone because their car isn't as nice as yours, you should probably off your self.

+1

[JHatta]

Look it all comes down to this.

If you worked hard for your own car, I salute you.
If your parents bought you a nice car and you're treating the car well, know money doesn't grow on tree's and don't try to talk down on people who don't have a car as nice as yours, I salute you.

But if your parents bought you your M3 or w.e. and you look down on anyone because their car isn't as nice as yours, you should probably off your self.

or crash it, and get flamed by an online community.

same shit

[Meowjin]

i don't give a shit.

[static]

I have respect for hardworking individuals that buy and pay for everything to do with their cars, even if they don't quite drive the best car out there.

On the other hand I have no respect for slacking kids who get their parents to buy them a nice 50K+ car and rip it around town like they own the road. (Ha, Richmond.)

I also have respect for those that work hard and accept gifts from their parents (in the form of a car). There is one point that I'm trying to make and that is the fact of whether they deserve it or not. Not all of us were lucky enough to be born into a wealthy family, and have everything breastfed to us.

By the way, I don't have anything against the car itself, just the "Powered By Parents" Owner of it.

where and how do you draw the line between slacker and hard-working though.

Say there is a kid that tried for something but failed, i could say he is a slacker cause he has nothing to show for it and is "powered by mommy and daddy"

Compare that to another dude that has big dreams that haven't materialized yet, i could also call that guy a slacker.

[Drow]

theres someone on revscene that has a nice car bought entirely by his parents and he looks down on people who are " poor " and tells them to enjoy their second hand car and their shitty take out food

oh, and he hates revscene and thinks everybody on revscene is poor, prefers mbworld forums a lot more

[getalove]

and i don't get why is there a big fuss over whether u bought the car or your parents did
isn't it pretty obvious that if that person is a student .. then its very unlikely he bought that car?
i mean .. why u think there's Upass and discount bus fare for students ... its because their not suppose to have a lot of money ...
i recall talking to my white friends ... and they ask me what i drive now .. i todl them i drive a Lexus IS250 now .. and they made a big fuss saying noooo thats ur parent's car ... you don't own a car ...I on the other hand bought a second hand mustang that i OWN...
does it really that much to you whose name is on the insurance paper?
its not like i'm flaunting to you that i'm better i'm just saying what i am currently driving

if you wanna say: " yaa but u gotta share with your mom ... i don't" then suure i'll give you that ... becuz my parents did bought me the car and i wont say no if they took it out.

[jeff_alexander]

theres someone on revscene that has a nice car bought entirely by his parents and he looks down on people who are " poor " and tells them to enjoy their second hand car and their shitty take out food

oh, and he hates revscene and thinks everybody on revscene is poor, prefers mbworld forums a lot more

what a douchebag, those type of people need to be more considerate and appreciate their luxuries a lot more and need to realize that they are much more luckier than others. Going around and insulting other people because they were born into a less financially capable family is just rude and in poor taste.

[Jeffield]

Lets think about this, there have been many threads of people bashing other owners of parents buying them their car.

In the end think about this... If your parents bought you a car would you take it?

Dont even try to say NO... we know you will take it.

[Drow]

Lets think about this, there have been many threads of people bashing other owners of parents buying them their car.

In the end think about this... If your parents bought you a car would you take it?

Dont even try to say NO... we know you will take it.

of course they wouldnt say no, but thats not the point

its the people who have that sort of wealth, yet they rub it in everybody else's face who does not have equal wealth to them, and looks down on them like they're dirt. Those are the true SCUMBAGS in this world, cause they have SHIT FOR BRAINS, and are probably USELESS IF THEIR PARENTS AND MONEY DISAPPEARED

don't you agree?

[jeff_alexander]

Lets think about this, there have been many threads of people bashing other owners of parents buying them their car.

In the end think about this... If your parents bought you a car would you take it?

Dont even try to say NO... we know you will take it.

I actually know a couple people who came from wealthy families who said no to any financial assistance during their undergraduate years in any shape or form. They paid all their tuition through scholarships and student loans.

[getalove]

theres someone on revscene that has a nice car bought entirely by his parents and he looks down on people who are " poor " and tells them to enjoy their second hand car and their shitty take out food

oh, and he hates revscene and thinks everybody on revscene is poor, prefers mbworld forums a lot more

that person probably said that because some guy was bashing him that his parents bought him the car and he aint shit

[Drow]

that person probably said that because some guy was bashing him that his parents bought him the car and he aint shit

doubt it

[jeff_alexander]

doubt it

And what evidence do you have that strongly suggests otherwise

[Drow]

And what evidence do you have that strongly suggests otherwise

mmm there was a thread on off-topic about pokemon live streaming, and when i clicked the link there was a chatbox where someone was bashing revscene saying how its full of poor people and that mbworld forums were better cuz nobody can afford shit on revscene. there were some white knights who talked shit back to him and the pokemon live stream became a flame war between them

[Rikaro]

I love this thread. I'm glad someone brought it up and we can all discuss about it.

I drive a civic and always has been look down to. I used to have friends in high school that are rich when we had no cars. We're still friends until they all started getting m3s and porsches and what not. Now we don't talk much anymore because we have less in common. But again I could care less because much more stuff to worry about than driving nice cars and goes clubbing every weekend.

[JackyJai]

Seriously, who ever make fun of people who got parents to buy them a nice cars are just out of jealousy and pathetic.
All the parents want to make their children happy by providing what they think is the best for them.
Some of them think buying a luxury car is safer for their children in case of accident.
Don't blame the kid, blame your parents for not working hard and slacking off their entire life so they can't afford to buy you a luxury car.
If your parents can afford you a brand new BMW for going to university I am sure you will just gladly accept it.
Your self bought shit box doesn't run any faster or look any better than powered-by-parents Lambo LP560-4.
You can start working hard and work yourself up and buy your sons or daughters some luxury cars so they wont be grow up as some pathetic kids who make fun of others because of jealousy.

[Meowjin]

I actually know a couple people who came from wealthy families who said no to any financial assistance during their undergraduate years in any shape or form. They paid all their tuition through scholarships and student loans.

Life is so much easier when your family is rich.

[slammer111]

It's not so much whether or not someone got a car from their parents that irk me. Hell, my first 2 cars were bought by them (they definitely weren't sports cars but they moved from A to B). It's when someone's a dick about it that I would imagine most people start hating. Read: be appreciative and don't go around thinking you're better than those around you just because mommy and daddy have money.

A good example is when a formerly good buddy who eats soft rice (ie married a loaded chick) told me my car was too slow and I should buy a new one like he just did. His wife's family bought him both their cars and their place, cash. At the time he stocked shelves at a drugstore (not in the pharmacy section ;)) for a living. Let's just say we're not so close anymore, and I have trouble taking him seriously these days.

You get the idea.

[hotjoint]

I could give two fucks if someone drives a car that was purchased by their parents because a. it's irrelevant to my life and b. who really gives a fuck. I mean seriously there are too many other things going on in most people’s lives to worry about if some kid is driving a car owned by their parents.

:werd: I may be a little jealous at the moment but in the longrun it'll pay off. I dont mind people who are powered by their parents but I have issues with ones that complain that they arent getting enough when they dont do shit and just sit there with their hands out. IMO those people will always need their parents to help them in life with everything.

[jeff19]

And what evidence do you have that strongly suggests otherwise

oh u hav no idea....

[q0192837465]

Sometimes I feel the ones who look down on others r doing that because they just can't find anything else to be proud of. I know for me, I stopped caring about who's car is nicer than who's after I get a gf. It just, u know, doesnt matter anymore.

[Spectre_Cdn]

Seriously, who ever make fun of people who got parents to buy them a nice cars are just out of jealousy and pathetic.
All the parents want to make their children happy by providing what they think is the best for them.
Some of them think buying a luxury car is safer for their children in case of accident.
Don't blame the kid, blame your parents for not working hard and slacking off their entire life so they can't afford to buy you a luxury car.
If your parents can afford you a brand new BMW for going to university I am sure you will just gladly accept it.
Your self bought shit box doesn't run any faster or look any better than powered-by-parents Lambo LP560-4.
You can start working hard and work yourself up and buy your sons or daughters some luxury cars so they wont be grow up as some pathetic kids who make fun of others because of jealousy.

Your parents have raised you well. I guess it's not about looking down on other's cars now, it's about looking down on their parents.

[Oscar_Binswood]

wow I have a friend at UBC whom he sweat talked his parents into buying a car because he didn't make it into res this year... They ended up buying him a brand new GTI, and he doesn't feel lucky.... He claims the real lucky ones are the ones driving m3's and other high end cars. He's now awaiting the new mercedes his dad promises him once he returns back to HK after he grads.

[Jackygor]

Life is so much easier when your family is rich.

+1

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

jealousy is a bitch isnt it

:haha:


here you go son, here is a LP560 for passing gr.12 No dad, i insist that piece of shit 86 corolla so my friends wont call me a bitch for taking the LP

[asahai69]

4s have turbo?

http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu36/sfields145/Beating_a_dead_horse.jpg

[jeff_alexander]

jealousy is a bitch isnt it

:haha:


here you go son, here is a LP560 for passing gr.12 No dad, i insist that piece of shit 86 corolla so my friends wont call me a bitch for taking the LP

Going covert so to speak.

[MelonBoy]

haha i see it as a trade off right now.. Parents feed and take care of me now..
When they retire im down for letting them live with me.. paying for there food and shit..
Actually I probaly wont give them the choice LOL.. i aint sending my parents to no shit hole retirement home or w/e.. either there gonna live with me or one of my other brothers

Going back on topic
The only problem people have with "Parent powered" is when the son/daughter is a total ass cock.. think there the shit and show off there car/clothes/etc.. (you know the stereo type high school kiddy wearing ed hardy w/ the bmw) DOUCHE BAG

[b-dub]

wow I have a friend at UBC whom he sweat talked his parents into buying a car because he didn't make it into res this year... They ended up buying him a brand new GTI, and he doesn't feel lucky.... He claims the real lucky ones are the ones driving m3's and other high end cars. He's now awaiting the new mercedes his dad promises him once he returns back to HK after he grads.

lol noob.

[6insomnia9]

If you come to think of it, not in every case parents tend to bring out 40gs straight up to pay for the whole car, in many cases parents are just leasing it or financing it.
My parents bought me my first car , everything paid off but i didn't sweet talk them into buying it and i'm going to pay them back within time, i would feel so guilty if i crashed it. I don't look down on people who have shitty cars, they are just at a time in life where cars do not even matter as long as it gets you from point A to point B. You can not really judge someone's financial status by looking at their car, for example someone could be working at Starbucks and every pay cheque he/she makes could be go straight to the car and barely any left for living expenses. I actually know a lot of weathy people who don't buy flashy cars , not because they can't afford it, they only need a car to get from A to B. So don't be so quick to judge parents who buy their kids cars.

[Great68]

My parents LOANED me money for my first car...

They could have easily just given me the car as a gift but they felt it was a valuable lesson to teach the value of money and debt repayment.

I think a lot of powered by parents never really learn these values.

A couple of my cousins were given brand new vehicles by their parents, and in both cases their vehicles were written off within 3 years by their own stupidity and carelessness. "Oh well daddy will buy me a new one" was the mentality.

[Graeme S]

It's not the kids fault being born in a rich family, only thing that makes a lot of them fucked up is they don't know how it is not being able to buy something that you want and can't get.

And I think this is the biggest problem that a lot of us (I know I do) have with those types of people. I understand that some kids are lucky enough to be able to get these kinds of things from their parents--in fact, my first car was a gift from my grandpa (1991 Nissan Stanza, but by damn it WORKED!). I think the big problem is that those types of people just have never faced money or budget issues in the same ways those of us not born to rich parents have.


Majin has it right, it is easier when you've got rich parents. You don't always need to work through highschool or University in order to pay rent or buy food; that time saved means you have more time to study or work towards scholarships, reducing your personal costs of schooling. Higher achievement results in better job potential upon graduation.

It's a giant semi-perpetuating cycle. It is, of course, possible to break the cycle. But that's not to say it's easy. And it's that lack of empathy that's probably the most annoying thing about PbP people. That inability to understand WHY it's not actually possible to do what they do, or in the way they do it.

[Big.Xero]

I have respect for hardworking individuals that buy and pay for everything to do with their cars, even if they don't quite drive the best car out there.

On the other hand I have no respect for slacking kids who get their parents to buy them a nice 50K+ car and rip it around town like they own the road. (Ha, Richmond.)

I also have respect for those that work hard and accept gifts from their parents (in the form of a car). There is one point that I'm trying to make and that is the fact of whether they deserve it or not. Not all of us were lucky enough to be born into a wealthy family, and have everything breastfed to us.

By the way, I don't have anything against the car itself, just the "Powered By Parents" Owner of it.

+1

[The_AK]

Its not about the car someone drives, its about the person who drives it ;)

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

My parents LOANED me money for my first car...

They could have easily just given me the car as a gift but they felt it was a valuable lesson to teach the value of money and debt repayment.

I think a lot of powered by parents never really learn these values.

A couple of my cousins were given brand new vehicles by their parents, and in both cases their vehicles were written off within 3 years by their own stupidity and carelessness. "Oh well daddy will buy me a new one" was the mentality.

why would they? give me a reason


crash one, NEXTTTTTTTTT

so dad...what am i getting this time? i guess i need 8 piston calipers instead of 6, hence why last time i total the last one

[spoon.ek9]

i don't have a problem with powered by parents as long as the kid doesn't act like hot shit.

you're not rich, your parents are. YOU personally have no money.

[silk]

I had a friend who was driving Pontiac then it crashed so mommy bought a Honda Accord, then again he crashed it, now he is equip with BMW 3-series.

Maybe the car he drives is not the most expensive car out there... but still ...3 cars is probably worth $100K

He doesnt appreciate at all

[Qmx323]

Don't blame the kid, blame your parents for not working hard and slacking off their entire life so they can't afford to buy you a luxury car.


no its because my dad died in a motorcycle accident when i was 12, leaving my mom with very little educational background to raise me and my sister, in a foreign land (canada) where she can't even speak the language (CHINGLISH).

Thus giving me more and more inspiration to work harder so i can buy my kid(s) nice cars in the future

[hotjoint]

i don't have a problem with powered by parents as long as the kid doesn't act like hot shit.

you're not rich, your parents are. YOU personally have no money.

Yeah i hate cocky fuckers like this. You're "lucky" not "rich" cuz the parents have the money not the person. Being spoon fed and not doing shit is the sadest thing in the world. I have sympathy for someone who is spoonfeed and tries their ass off to become something for either themselves or their family.

I had a friend who was driving Pontiac then it crashed so mommy bought a Honda Accord, then again he crashed it, now he is equip with BMW 3-series.

Maybe the car he drives is not the most expensive car out there... but still ...3 cars is probably worth $100K

He doesnt appreciate at all

wow she should have just bought him a tank from the get go. Were the crashes all his fault? not only is he getting a new car but his insurance skyrocketed if they were his fault.

[you!]

ok guys it doesnt matter.

everything ends in 2012 anyways... ;)

[Pocakj]

I think it's difficult when you have really young "car enthusiasts" who haven't had the chance to truly appreciate what is given to them by their parents. Then they boast at or insult other car enthusiasts who either work hard or appreciate what their parents have given them. People don't like cocky kids, that's why the drama-llama exists.

Unfortunate.

[silk]

Yeah i hate cocky fuckers like this. You're "lucky" not "rich" cuz the parents have the money not the person. Being spoon fed and not doing shit is the sadest thing in the world. I have sympathy for someone who is spoonfeed and tries their ass off to become something for either themselves or their family.



wow she should have just bought him a tank from the get go. Were the crashes all his fault? not only is he getting a new car but his insurance skyrocketed if they were his fault.

twice were at his fault, the cars were not written off or serious damaged but
its an ASIAN thing that they bought him a new car, coz asian theory.." New is always better than the ones with accident"

[getalove]

twice were at his fault, the cars were not written off or serious damaged but
its an ASIAN thing that they bought him a new car, coz asian theory.." New is always better than the ones with accident"

why is it an asian theory ??
isn't it true?

[silk]

why is it an asian theory ??
isn't it true?

in a way is true... but some cosmetic damaged are not going to affect a car's performance. Here in my friend's case, he had one car with bumper damged but his parent choice to trade in the car and bought a new car instead of repair it.

[getalove]

in a way is true... but some cosmetic damaged are not going to affect a car's performance. Here in my friend's case, he had one car with bumper damged but his parent choice to trade in the car and bought a new car instead of repair it.

wow..
how old was the car and dmg cost?

[shenmecar]

in a way is true... but some cosmetic damaged are not going to affect a car's performance. Here in my friend's case, he had one car with bumper damged but his parent choice to trade in the car and bought a new car instead of repair it.

Your friend's parents aren't the smartest parents out there then. Sure they have the money and all, but they are not smart. They should be damn GLAD their son crashed twice and is still alive, should go to the temple and pray the gods or something. Let alone get him a THIRD car. =___=

I bet your friend is taking advantage of this, crash the car, get a better one. Pontiac -> Honda -> BMW -> Porsche???

[some_punk]

Lets think about this, there have been many threads of people bashing other owners of parents buying them their car.

In the end think about this... If your parents bought you a car would you take it?

Dont even try to say NO... we know you will take it.

My dad offered to buy me a brand new RX8, I said no I dont want an RX8, ANd i bought what i wanted instead. after working a while I was finally able to buy the car I always wanted

[achiam]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/53/Pho-Beef-Noodles-2008.jpg

After 8 years of school and thousands of hours hiding in dark libraries, I achieved a prosperous career that would allow me to order LARGE bowls of Pho, without flinching. Occasionally I can even treat myself with iced coffee.

[Jackygor]

^^^

I have lots of respect for that, because you earned with your tear and sweat, unlike those ungrateful bastards who has their parents buy them a large bowl of pho (with extra beef on the side too!). Last time I went for pho I saw a half finished bowl of pho, ironically enough it was left by those no good parent power kids. My heart filled with jealousy as I think of the thousands of hours achiam has spent in a dark library in order for him to afford his bowl of super yummy hot bowl of pho.

[JulyZerg]

Seriously, who ever make fun of people who got parents to buy them a nice cars are just out of jealousy and pathetic.
All the parents want to make their children happy by providing what they think is the best for them.
Some of them think buying a luxury car is safer for their children in case of accident.
Don't blame the kid, blame your parents for not working hard and slacking off their entire life so they can't afford to buy you a luxury car.
If your parents can afford you a brand new BMW for going to university I am sure you will just gladly accept it.
Your self bought shit box doesn't run any faster or look any better than powered-by-parents Lambo LP560-4.
You can start working hard and work yourself up and buy your sons or daughters some luxury cars so they wont be grow up as some pathetic kids who make fun of others because of jealousy.

Your parents have raised you well. I guess it's not about looking down on other's cars now, it's about looking down on their parents.

:haha::haha::haha:

[chunk_stir]

why is it an asian theory ??
isn't it true?


Theory is not far from truth... How do I know? When my 7-yr old daughter commented to me last night: "Daddy, how come young chinese people always drive the cars that we see in the commercials? They always have new cars."

[orange7]

why would they? give me a reason


crash one, NEXTTTTTTTTT

so dad...what am i getting this time? i guess i need 8 piston calipers instead of 6, hence why last time i total the last one


you know... those rich kids don't talk like that..

now you might ask me how I would know, and I would reply back I don't know.

Now since I don't know, how would you know in the first place?

hopefully this makes sense to some of you

[Jackygor]

Theory is not far from truth... How do I know? When my 7-yr old daughter commented to me last night: "Daddy, how come young chinese people always drive the cars that we see in the commercials? They always have new cars."

did you forward your daughter this thread?

[bimmer91]

Okay I was going to make a thread about this. This is a question I have been thinking about for years.

Why the fuck do rich kids go to University? I swear when I was working a delivery job driving around UBC I see kids with high end BMW, Audi, Mercedes and even better going from and to school. You're not going to land a job out of university right away which will let you live a wealthly life style, so when you already have it all why go to school? to show your parents or friends that you have a degree?

you don't understand my rage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://static.seekingalpha.com/wp-content/seekingalpha/images/angrycustomer.jpg

[getalove]

Theory is not far from truth... How do I know? When my 7-yr old daughter commented to me last night: "Daddy, how come young chinese people always drive the cars that we see in the commercials? They always have new cars."

its still not really an asian thing ...

its more of a immigrant thing ...
ppl that move to here .. usually have a some money back home .. so they come here and they need a car .. so they would buy a nice new car ...

[Jackygor]

Okay I was going to make a thread about this, because this is a question I have been thinking about for years.

Why the fuck do rich kids go to University? I swear when I was working a delivery job driving around UBC I see kids with high end BMW, Audi, Mercedes and even better going from and to school.

Your not going to land a job out of university right away which will let you live a wealthly life style, so when you already have it why go to school? to show your parents or friends that you have a degree?

you don't understand my rage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://static.seekingalpha.com/wp-content/seekingalpha/images/angrycustomer.jpg

I know people with ferrari and M6 who goes to university. Rich people needs a future too ;)

[getalove]

Okay I was going to make a thread about this. This is a question I have been thinking about for years.

Why the fuck do rich kids go to University? I swear when I was working a delivery job driving around UBC I see kids with high end BMW, Audi, Mercedes and even better going from and to school. You're not going to land a job out of university right away which will let you live a wealthly life style, so when you already have it all why go to school? to show your parents or friends that you have a degree?

you don't understand my rage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


you see ubc kids driving high end cars because its their family car ...

just because the person drives it .. doesn't mean he or she bought it .. especially students

someone said it before .. if you are jealous that others are driving nicer cars then you .. and he or she is a student or u know that he or she can't afford it ... blame your parents :P

[bimmer91]

I know people with ferrari and M6 who goes to university. Rich people needs a future too ;)

there future has already been set, you go to school to get a job and make money, right?

[Jackygor]

there future has already been set, you go to school to get a job and make money, right?

You should always strive for better than what you presently have, at least that is what the system has taught us. Why do you think most of the billionaires are still, to a certain degree, working?

[silk]

wow..
how old was the car and dmg cost?

Honda Acoord was less than 2 yrs old.. not quite sure about damaged cost...
i havent hang out with that dude for the last 5 yrs, last time i saw him he is still driving the 3-Series from 4 yrs ago..

good for him, .. hahha :thumbsup:

[jeff_alexander]

Cars are also cheaper here than in asia where taxes are sometimes 100%

[124Y]

UBC is nothing lol... have you guys checked out Coquitlam College?? It looks like a fuckin' highschool, but when you walk into the parking lot...HOLY SHIT! SL63amg, CLS63amg, GT-R, Evo, STI, Quattroporte, M3, M6, M5, R8, and etc..:eek:

[jeff_alexander]

:Orly:UBC is nothing lol... have you guys checked out Coquitlam College?? It looks like a fuckin' highschool, but when you walk into the parking lot...HOLY SHIT! SL63amg, CLS63amg, GT-R, Evo, STI, Quattroporte, M3, M6, M5, R8, and etc..:eek:

:Orly:

[silk]

UBC is nothing lol... have you guys checked out Coquitlam College?? It looks like a fuckin' highschool, but when you walk into the parking lot...HOLY SHIT! SL63amg, CLS63amg, GT-R, Evo, STI, Quattroporte, M3, M6, M5, R8, and etc..:eek:

LOL you are somewhat correct :D

[Nightwalker]

I wish I were powered by parents.

It's the kids that front like all their parents shit is their own (and they're better than you because of it) that ruin it for everyone.

[Blinky]

Lets think about this, there have been many threads of people bashing other owners of parents buying them their car.

In the end think about this... If your parents bought you a car would you take it?

Dont even try to say NO... we know you will take it.

If your parents bought you a shiny new Ben-seeeEEE would you do so many donuts in a parking lot that you'd blow up your power steering?
:rolleyes:

[Blinky]

After 8 years of school and thousands of hours hiding in dark libraries, I achieved a prosperous career that would allow me to order LARGE bowls of Pho, without flinching. Occasionally I can even treat myself with iced coffee.

Keep working and soon you'll be able to order Large Pho Dac Biet. None of this cheesy low-end shite!

[getalove]

If your parents bought you a shiny new Ben-seeeEEE would you do so many donuts in a parking lot that you'd blow up your power steering?
:rolleyes:

SENSE mother fucker do you make it

[MG1]

May be a little off topic, but the best thing my parents ever gave me was to show me how to live with honesty and integrity. They were far from rich, but gave me stuff money could never buy. In my third year of university, my mom bought me a second hand '77 Civic from her savings. I really, really needed a car and she knew it would help me out. Going from my variuos jobs to get to school in decent time and whatnot was pretty important. I was so happy to get the Civic. I cherished it and looked after it like it was my child. My parents also helped with tuition, as I was going to be the first in my family's history to get a university diploma. I was not going to let them down.

I don't hate people who have it made. I envy them. No two ways about it. More power to them, I always say. The nice thing about being poor is, you learn the value of money and appreciate everything you have out of necessity. If I ever lost everything I have now, it's going to be a lot easier for me to deal with than if I were rich to begin with - wouldn't know how to deal with not having what you're used to.

If I were rich, I'd give my kids whatever it took to make them successful. So when I hear about "Powered by Parents", it doesn't bother me one bit, as I understand that it's a parents job to help their children out in any way possible. Spoiling them, of course, is not cool, but.........

Having said all that, my kids aren't spoiled, even though they think they are (kind of weird). I think my wife has done a good job raising them. Nothing in our family goes to waste. We live comfortably, but from day one they definitely appreciated everything and anything they got. Perhaps it's the stories we've told them about the struggles we had when we were kids. Who knows? I guess that makes me the happiest parent in the world. My children are very honest and have high moral standards. A heck of a lot more than me, that's for sure. I'm proud of them. Just thought I'd brag a bit about it here. LOL.

If a person with a high priced vehicle looked down on me for driving a POS car, I'd feel sorry for them. They obviously haven't got their head screwed on right. In the end, we all die. Whether it be from cancer, disease, or plain bad luck. Rich or not, it's how we lived our lives that will matter. I'd much rather die respected by friends as well as by total strangers for the positive things I've done than die a filthy rich bastard.


My biggest fear....... winning the lottery. I hope it doesn't corrupt me. I've never been rich, but I imagine it must be tough. Not knowing who’s a friend, who to trust, etc.

Anyway........... tonight is a very boring night for me. I'm rambling on and on and on. LOL.


'89blkcivic out

[silk]

^ 77 civic sounds old .. but when was your 3rd year of univeristy ? 80's ?
You did mention you have wife and kid ??

[scottsman]

JackyJai your a piece of shit.

Just b/c a persons parents cant buy them a luxury car does not mean they are lazy or dont work hard. Your commentary on this thread is possibly the most useless piece of shit I have read on all of revscene.

Smarten up idiot.

[MG1]

^ 77 civic sounds old .. but when was your 3rd year of univeristy ? 80's ?
You did mention you have wife and kid ??

One wife and three kids (legitimate ones).:haha::haha::haha:

[shenmecar]

89blkcivic

you write very motivating posts.

[MG1]

89blkcivic

you write very motivating posts.

Well, I just know of three children. I did lead a sordid life when I was young. This was all before I got married. A few of my old friends did mention this one girl who I allegedly got pregnant. She like disappeared and moved out of the province or country. Jeebuz, that's all I need. The child would be like what? 25 or 26 years old?

Wait....... you're talking about the post before that one. Uh yeah, I'm just an old man telling his story to anyone who will listen.

[MG1]

BTW, shenmecar, there's a reason I hang out here on RS. So many young people. I love reading the stuff in this part of RS. It keeps me in touch with the youth of today. It's not easy trying to get that from your own kids. It's kind of creepy when dad hangs out with you and your friends. LOL.

Revscene makes me feel young again in a weird kind of way. At times posting here makes me go back to the days I used to be a prankster in high school and I say dumb stuff.

My sig says it all.

[6insomnia9]

JackyJai your a piece of shit.

Just b/c a persons parents cant buy them a luxury car does not mean they are lazy or dont work hard. Your commentary on this thread is possibly the most useless piece of shit I have read on all of revscene.

Smarten up idiot.

Rofl. :haha::haha::haha::haha:

[quasi]

Well, I just know of three children. I did lead a sordid life when I was young. This was all before I got married. A few of my old friends did mention this one girl who I allegedly got pregnant. She like disappeared and moved out of the province or country. Jeebuz, that's all I need. The child would be like what? 25 or 26 years old?

Wait....... you're talking about the post before that one. Uh yeah, I'm just an old man telling his story to anyone who will listen.

LOL you never know. My dad just flew out tonight to meet his half brother he never knew about for the first time ever. My dad is 56 years old and just found out last year (on my gramps deathbed) he had another brother.

[MG1]

LOL you never know. My dad just flew out tonight to meet his half brother he never knew about for the first time ever. My dad is 56 years old and just found out last year (on my gramps deathbed) he had another brother.

Damn, I'm getting worried here. I guess I'll google this chick. She was hawt, but not the brightest light on the porch. Knowing my luck the kid is either going to be a porn star or a crackhead. On second thought.............. Let sleeping dogs lie.

[Dan_Guy]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/53/Pho-Beef-Noodles-2008.jpg

After 8 years of school and thousands of hours hiding in dark libraries, I achieved a prosperous career that would allow me to order LARGE bowls of Pho, without flinching. Occasionally I can even treat myself with iced coffee.

now THATS life

[orange7]

May be a little off topic, but the best thing my parents ever gave me was to show me how to live with honesty and integrity. They were far from rich, but gave me stuff money could never buy. In my third year of university, my mom bought me a second hand '77 Civic from her savings. I really, really needed a car and she knew it would help me out. Going from my variuos jobs to get to school in decent time and whatnot was pretty important. I was so happy to get the Civic. I cherished it and looked after it like it was my child. My parents also helped with tuition, as I was going to be the first in my family's history to get a university diploma. I was not going to let them down.

I don't hate people who have it made. I envy them. No two ways about it. More power to them, I always say. The nice thing about being poor is, you learn the value of money and appreciate everything you have out of necessity. If I ever lost everything I have now, it's going to be a lot easier for me to deal with than if I were rich to begin with - wouldn't know how to deal with not having what you're used to.

If I were rich, I'd give my kids whatever it took to make them successful. So when I hear about "Powered by Parents", it doesn't bother me one bit, as I understand that it's a parents job to help their children out in any way possible. Spoiling them, of course, is not cool, but.........

Having said all that, my kids aren't spoiled, even though they think they are (kind of weird). I think my wife has done a good job raising them. Nothing in our family goes to waste. We live comfortably, but from day one they definitely appreciated everything and anything they got. Perhaps it's the stories we've told them about the struggles we had when we were kids. Who knows? I guess that makes me the happiest parent in the world. My children are very honest and have high moral standards. A heck of a lot more than me, that's for sure. I'm proud of them. Just thought I'd brag a bit about it here. LOL.

If a person with a high priced vehicle looked down on me for driving a POS car, I'd feel sorry for them. They obviously haven't got their head screwed on right. In the end, we all die. Whether it be from cancer, disease, or plain bad luck. Rich or not, it's how we lived our lives that will matter. I'd much rather die respected by friends as well as by total strangers for the positive things I've done than die a filthy rich bastard.


My biggest fear....... winning the lottery. I hope it doesn't corrupt me. I've never been rich, but I imagine it must be tough. Not knowing who’s a friend, who to trust, etc.

Anyway........... tonight is a very boring night for me. I'm rambling on and on and on. LOL.


'89blkcivic out

you're are correct.

Plus now we take into an account of their parents' financial history. Do you really expect a millionaire parent to buy a 80's Hyundai for his child who needs it because of the same reason as 89blkcivic?

I know a guy who drives a m3, and he is a UBC student of the same age as me. Obviously he did not buy the car himself, but after knowing him I understand why he needs a car to go to school. Now since he really needs a car for school, do you expect his parent to buy him a 89 civic? BTW, he cherishes his m3. Relatively speaking, his parents made the right choice of buying him a car at their financially stake rather than buying him a house next to UBC.

[PiuYi]

Well, I just know of three children. I did lead a sordid life when I was young. This was all before I got married. A few of my old friends did mention this one girl who I allegedly got pregnant. She like disappeared and moved out of the province or country. Jeebuz, that's all I need. The child would be like what? 25 or 26 years old?

Wait....... you're talking about the post before that one. Uh yeah, I'm just an old man telling his story to anyone who will listen.

thats weird... imagine checking out your own biological daughter n not even knowing it

but if you ever wrote a book, i'd buy it
u got good life lessons to tell n write pretty well for ramblings

[Blinky]

SENSE mother fucker do you make it

You want to play?

http://vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=8499&page=3&highlight=jeffield

[Jackygor]

^^^

It is a common amongst the new c-class that their steer fluid line explodes during hard driving. So Blinky makes/made a lot of sense.

[getalove]

You want to play?

http://vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=8499&page=3&highlight=jeffield

ahh now i get it

Asian Freddy ?

[The_AK]

You want to play?

http://vcmc.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=8499&page=3&highlight=jeffield

how the hell does one not realize that its illegal (AND DANGEROUS) to be doing donuts on the road???

[Dan_Guy]

but honestly,
I know a lot of douchenozzles PbP driving their luxury cars.

If it takes to be like them to drive those cars I rather drive a 'rolla

[jeff_alexander]

wow, fail

[moomooCow]

First off, a lot of people in here need to take a step back and relax.

"Powered by parents" reeks of jealousy unless the douchebag brags about his car or ridicules your car because his is better, then, and only then, it's warranted. It gets thrown around way too often and most of the time it's because people are jealous.

Just because their parents bought them their car, it has nothing to do with how much of an asshole he is. You're just taking a low blow at the guy because:
a) you can't find anything else to diss him with, and/or
b) you're jealous, and/or
c) you feel that just because you worked for your own car, it makes you better than him.

Yes I understand that some people work really hard to get their dream car themselves but on that basis alone, it doesn't make you better than the spoiled kid. It doesn't concern you if he is a slacker or not. Granted that it is pretty stupid for parents to spoil their kids even when they're not going anywhere in their life. But not everyone needs to be poor to understand the value of money. Not everyone who gets a nice car deserves to be labeled "powered by parents." If you disagree with that last statement then think about the reverse situation: People calling you a broke ass bum because you didn't get a nice car. Senseless right? Don't give me that "but they ARE powered by parents" bullshit. You ARE a broke ass bum aren't you and no your parent's assets don't count.

It's all about your personality. If you are an asshole then you are an asshole, no matter if you're rich or not. If they are rich, it doesn't make them an asshole. Likewise, if they are an asshole, it doesn't mean they are rich.

In JackyJai's defense. I believe that his answer (to blame your parents for not working hard and making money) is the extreme opposite answer to the ignorant kids who run around calling everyone with nice cars "powered by parents."

It's 3:05AM sorry if some of it doesn't sense! Let me know and I'll clarify!

[Zyzz]

As long as family money isn't the only quality a person has, what the hell is wrong with powered by parents?

I know tons of poor people who slack off during school, and ended up in some random college or dead-end entry level jobs. i also know tons of rich people who get straight A's and go to harvard and cambridge, etc. and drive amg's, m cars, p cars, r8, and tts, etc. and vice versa. The thing is that cars are not related to whether the person is a fag or not.

However, it is true that rich friends seldom or almost never let any "poor" people into their circle, or rather, they cannot get in. This is most obvious in asia, and also here in Canada, but not as extreme. Having a rich family is the easy route to success in life because rich family = rich car = rich friends = easier opportunities.

[thumper]

May be a little off topic, but the best thing my parents ever gave me was to show me how to live with honesty and integrity. They were far from rich, but gave me stuff money could never buy. In my third year of university, my mom bought me a second hand '77 Civic from her savings. I really, really needed a car and she knew it would help me out. Going from my variuos jobs to get to school in decent time and whatnot was pretty important. I was so happy to get the Civic. I cherished it and looked after it like it was my child. My parents also helped with tuition, as I was going to be the first in my family's history to get a university diploma. I was not going to let them down.

I don't hate people who have it made. I envy them. No two ways about it. More power to them, I always say. The nice thing about being poor is, you learn the value of money and appreciate everything you have out of necessity. If I ever lost everything I have now, it's going to be a lot easier for me to deal with than if I were rich to begin with - wouldn't know how to deal with not having what you're used to.

If I were rich, I'd give my kids whatever it took to make them successful. So when I hear about "Powered by Parents", it doesn't bother me one bit, as I understand that it's a parents job to help their children out in any way possible. Spoiling them, of course, is not cool, but.........

Having said all that, my kids aren't spoiled, even though they think they are (kind of weird). I think my wife has done a good job raising them. Nothing in our family goes to waste. We live comfortably, but from day one they definitely appreciated everything and anything they got. Perhaps it's the stories we've told them about the struggles we had when we were kids. Who knows? I guess that makes me the happiest parent in the world. My children are very honest and have high moral standards. A heck of a lot more than me, that's for sure. I'm proud of them. Just thought I'd brag a bit about it here. LOL.

If a person with a high priced vehicle looked down on me for driving a POS car, I'd feel sorry for them. They obviously haven't got their head screwed on right. In the end, we all die. Whether it be from cancer, disease, or plain bad luck. Rich or not, it's how we lived our lives that will matter. I'd much rather die respected by friends as well as by total strangers for the positive things I've done than die a filthy rich bastard.


My biggest fear....... winning the lottery. I hope it doesn't corrupt me. I've never been rich, but I imagine it must be tough. Not knowing who’s a friend, who to trust, etc.

Anyway........... tonight is a very boring night for me. I'm rambling on and on and on. LOL.


'89blkcivic out

damn. wife and kids, and potentally a lot of other illegitimate ones... and a 77 civic.

i have to ask 89blkcivic... what year were you born? we need to carbon-date you :D

[hotjoint]

i love serious threads like this one :)

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

WHY SO SERIOUS!!!



http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss249/Spoony85/joker.jpg

[Chuck Norris]

I skimmed through a lot of this so I'm sorry if I missed some key parts.

FIRST:

Asian people are taking over Vancouver and that's life. The poor Asian people are not coming here, the rich ones are. If only the rich people are coming here and the bulk of them are Asian, there is going to be an obvious perception that all Asians are rich.

Not all Asians are rich, but many of the people who come here from Asia are doing much better financially than the people who lived here previously. Sorry but it's the truth.

As long as this is an attractive alternative to wealthy Asians, this is not going to change. Deal with it.

SECOND:

While Asian 'face' and image is important, it is not exclusive to Asians. Many people may feel it is due to the influx of wealthy Asians into the lower mainland, worldwide, this is not the case.

Have you ever been to Monaco? Dubai? I have and if you want to talk about 'face' and attitude and having bragging rights, Vancouver looks like a garbage dump.

A friend of mine's parents moved there after he graduated from a tier one school in the US and his parents are considered poor even though his dad's daily driver is an SLR. It's mostly white people there. Pockets of California are really bad for this too, especially San Diego.

THIRD:

I hope I never have kids but if I ever had the misfortune, I wouldn't buy them a nice anything because that doesn't teach them anything. I would bust my ass to send them to Yale or Harvard and if it cost me a million dollars I'd pay it. I wouldn't even buy them an 86 corolla.

[jeff_alexander]

You know your neighbours are rich when you get called poor driving an SLR

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

^


doubt thats gonna happen lol

[silk]

^


doubt thats gonna happen lol

u didnt even read the post, u are a fool. Please refer to Chuck Norris' post

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

vancouverites have a poor perception of what "having a lot money" really means.

[Great68]

I wonder how many people are just making an illusion of their wealth, when really they are up to their eyeballs in debt...

[shenmecar]

I hope I never have kids but if I ever had the misfortune, I wouldn't buy them a nice anything because that doesn't teach them anything. I would bust my ass to send them to Yale or Harvard and if it cost me a million dollars I'd pay it. I wouldn't even buy them an 86 corolla.

Now that's parenting. :thumbsup:

[Qmx323]

I skimmed through a lot of this so I'm sorry if I missed some key parts.

FIRST:

Asian people are taking over Vancouver and that's life. The poor Asian people are not coming here, the rich ones are. If only the rich people are coming here and the bulk of them are Asian, there is going to be an obvious perception that all Asians are rich.

Not all Asians are rich, but many of the people who come here from Asia are doing much better financially than the people who lived here previously. Sorry but it's the truth.

As long as this is an attractive alternative to wealthy Asians, this is not going to change. Deal with it.



I agree with your first point, HOWEVER, the bulk of the rich chinese people in Vancouver came here in the past 4-5 years, after immigration laws were tightened (i think) to Chinese people. My family immigrated here in 1996 from Taiwan when you didn't need to be a frickin' millionaire (LOL) to immigrate to Canada. Also, not all the chinese people that come recently are rich, some of them use their life savings to come here, hoping of a better future for their kids in Canada

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

I wonder how many people are just making an illusion of their wealth, when really they are up to their eyeballs in debt...

lots i tell you

[hotjoint]

lots i tell you

yup, tons of people driving flashy cars that are leased but can barely afford to pay the gas :lol

[DD//M3]

Well I see a White Lamborghini Gallardo parked at the UBC West Parkade regularly driven by a Young Chinese guy.

Kudos to him for snagging such a beautiful car. In fact he was there again today and is parked on the 5th level if any RS'ers want to go have a look...

Also two new Black M3's park here daily and driven, again, by younger students. See some nice cars in here daily.

Fact of life with UBC. Make it in and you get rewarded with a nice car.

Now myself, I did not have parents with money to do this for me and quite frankly even if they did, they would not do it for me! Makes me appreciate things a whole lot more now!

Point is I still appreciate nice cars and since people here joined RS, it seems you all do as well.

[q0192837465]

Well I see a White Lamborghini Gallardo parked at the UBC West Parkade regularly driven by a Young Chinese guy.

Kudos to him for snagging such a beautiful car. In fact he was there again today and is parked on the 5th level if any RS'ers want to go have a look...

Also two new Black M3's park here daily and driven, again, by younger students. See some nice cars in here daily.

Fact of life with UBC. Make it in and you get rewarded with a nice car.

Now myself, I did not have parents with money to do this for me and quite frankly even if they did, they would not do it for me! Makes me appreciate things a whole lot more now!

Point is I still appreciate nice cars and since people here joined RS, it seems you all do as well.


The thing is, parents of our generation still regard University as a big accomplishment. Most of our parents r just high shcool graduates. They feel that their son/daughter have outdone themselves and therefore deserve a big reward. I think this will change when it's our turn to become parents because University is not really hard to finish and we all have a U degree or some sort.

[!Yaminashi]

Don't blame the kid, blame your parents for not working hard and slacking off their entire life so they can't afford to buy you a luxury car.


You sound a little upset there cupcake..
You also sound like a complete tool, telling ppl that dont drive expensive cars to blame their parents for not having the cash to buy a $50k+ car?
Maybe I should blame your parents for you having such a snobby attitude

I also think you completely missed the point of the thread, nobody blames the kid for having a nice car, its when the kid decides
to be a douchebag and act baller when he didnt pay for his shit himself

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

yup, tons of people driving flashy cars that are leased but can barely afford to pay the gas :lol

hey fuck u, quit insulting me

:haha::haha::haha:



gas... is a bitch!

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

You sound a little upset there cupcake..
You also sound like a complete tool, telling ppl that dont drive expensive cars to blame their parents for not having the cash to buy a $50k+ car?
Maybe I should blame your parents for you having such a snobby attitude

I also think you completely missed the point of the thread, nobody blames the kid for having a nice car, its when the kid decides
to be a douchebag and act baller when he didnt pay for his shit himself

+1


balling parents..ok nth special. The kids didnt earn shit other than having a passing grade to get into university so their parents can go out and brag to another friends of theirs..my so and so got into UBC/SFu waaaa sooo good laaa im so proud of u son/daughter.


its the attitude that fucking stinks. Break it get new one, crashed it big fucking deal.

[hk20000]

Also you know cars here are dirt cheap compared to back home in China right? They took the budget for an Accord in China and turns out they can buy an M3! Nice. Now why buy the Accord anymore?

/just a metaphor but u get what I mean.

[PiuYi]

vancouverites have a poor perception of what "having a lot money" really means.

wealth is always relative
if everybodys riding bicycles and u gotta corolla you'd be the most blingbling motherfcker ever

[getalove]

ROFL cars?
i own planes mother fucker

[skyxx]

hey fuck u, quit insulting me

:haha::haha::haha:



gas... is a bitch!

Want a huge? :) Good thing gas is back to 97-99. Now Premium gas is only 112-115!!!!!.

[GLOW]

what about powered by wife?

http://evilbeetgossip.film.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/kevin_lambo1.jpg

[Jackygor]

^^^

powered by wife is ok, because you actually had to work it for it. ;)

[CorneringArtist]

May be a little off topic, but the best thing my parents ever gave me was to show me how to live with honesty and integrity. They were far from rich, but gave me stuff money could never buy. In my third year of university, my mom bought me a second hand '77 Civic from her savings. I really, really needed a car and she knew it would help me out. Going from my variuos jobs to get to school in decent time and whatnot was pretty important. I was so happy to get the Civic. I cherished it and looked after it like it was my child. My parents also helped with tuition, as I was going to be the first in my family's history to get a university diploma. I was not going to let them down.

I don't hate people who have it made. I envy them. No two ways about it. More power to them, I always say. The nice thing about being poor is, you learn the value of money and appreciate everything you have out of necessity. If I ever lost everything I have now, it's going to be a lot easier for me to deal with than if I were rich to begin with - wouldn't know how to deal with not having what you're used to.

If I were rich, I'd give my kids whatever it took to make them successful. So when I hear about "Powered by Parents", it doesn't bother me one bit, as I understand that it's a parents job to help their children out in any way possible. Spoiling them, of course, is not cool, but.........

Having said all that, my kids aren't spoiled, even though they think they are (kind of weird). I think my wife has done a good job raising them. Nothing in our family goes to waste. We live comfortably, but from day one they definitely appreciated everything and anything they got. Perhaps it's the stories we've told them about the struggles we had when we were kids. Who knows? I guess that makes me the happiest parent in the world. My children are very honest and have high moral standards. A heck of a lot more than me, that's for sure. I'm proud of them. Just thought I'd brag a bit about it here. LOL.

If a person with a high priced vehicle looked down on me for driving a POS car, I'd feel sorry for them. They obviously haven't got their head screwed on right. In the end, we all die. Whether it be from cancer, disease, or plain bad luck. Rich or not, it's how we lived our lives that will matter. I'd much rather die respected by friends as well as by total strangers for the positive things I've done than die a filthy rich bastard.


My biggest fear....... winning the lottery. I hope it doesn't corrupt me. I've never been rich, but I imagine it must be tough. Not knowing who’s a friend, who to trust, etc.

Anyway........... tonight is a very boring night for me. I'm rambling on and on and on. LOL.


'89blkcivic out

I'm already in the same circumstance right now. My mother (single parent) helped me by paying for driving school to get my N, and for insurance for the car she bought me, a 1987 Toyota Cressida alongside all the life lessons she taught me and my brother about hard work and persistence. Since buying the car, I've loved the car to death (I want to put new wheels on it and drop it, but not right away), similar to 89blkcivic, and haven't bragged about it. In reality, people who have sat in my car in my automotive class actually like my car for the amount of baller luxury crap it has for such an old car.

Because my mother raised me similar to how she was raised (hard work will pay off, keep in line, all that standard Filipino mom talk), the condition for her gift that I will have to pay for most of the car, insurance, gas, etc, but I'm extremely grateful that her and my brother would actually support me buying the car despite our financial circumstances. In turn, because she can't drive, and my brother will be living on campus for university, I was given the privilege to be the only person in my family to be the driver, basically increasing our mobility away from transit and making it easier to get groceries and do other errands that would be harder using transit. She also knows that because I've committed to going to BCIT to become an automotive service technician, she knows that I would need my license and a car in order to go there.

(holy crap that was a deep post)

In short I agree with some of what people are saying. Powered by Parents isn't necessarily a bad thing, it just depends on how the children treat it.

[MG1]

what about powered by wife?

http://evilbeetgossip.film.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/kevin_lambo1.jpg

OMFG....... I married the wrong woman, LOL.

[Zyzz]

Well I see a White Lamborghini Gallardo parked at the UBC West Parkade regularly driven by a Young Chinese guy.

Also two new Black M3's park here daily and driven, again, by younger students. See some nice cars in here daily.



one of them is pretty god damn hard working too