| nyc |
| I'm 18 .... and I'm loving the X. |
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| DUBYA123 |
| I think JL889 is about or younger, |
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| ardvarkus |
| and the point would be? |
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| crmsnidol |
quote:
Originally posted by ardvarkus
and the point would be?
I think the point is obvious to you and the 100 other people who viewed this thread but didn't bother posting. Self-aggrandizement. |
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| ardvarkus |
quote:
Originally posted by crmsnidol
I think the point is obvious to you and the 100 other people who viewed this thread but didn't bother posting. Self-aggrandizement.
Well, only if he owns it. Perhaps the question is "who's the youngest MDX owner who actually purchased the car for cash, and didn't use someone elses money?"
Heck, the poster's only 18, we'll cut 'em a break on posting etiquette.... |
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| nyc |
OK... the whole point was.. :rolleyes:
I'm young, I'm 18 and who in the right mind of my age would purchase a brand new Acura MDX. (vehicle price is $43k).
That is why I asked this question..
I had many options to choose from.. and I am proud to be an owner of the X.
If you gave an 18 yr old an option to purchase a vehicle in the 40-50k range.... would they choose this vehicle? Just wanted to see if there was anybody else out there thats around my age whippin this around rather than say an X5. |
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| nyc |
quote:
Originally posted by ardvarkus
Well, only if he owns it. Perhaps the question is "who's the youngest MDX owner who actually purchased the car for cash, and didn't use someone elses money?"
Heck, the poster's only 18, we'll cut 'em a break on posting etiquette....
I do own the vehicle and needed the help of my parents as gaurantor. I put down 22k of MY OWN MONEY for down payment.
The rest... my mom will help me. :1: |
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| crmsnidol |
quote:
Originally posted by nyc
I do own the vehicle and needed the help of my parents as gaurantor. I put down 22k of MY OWN MONEY for down payment.
The rest... my mom will help me. :1:
See Ardvarkus? We were both wayyyyy off base on this one. :rolleyes: |
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| DUBYA123 |
| no harm done here, glad you chose the X as a vehicle, just dont be asking about altezza's and body kits, you probably wont get an answer, :) |
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| JoeKenny |
| I'm 44 but I sometimes act 15. Does that count? :p |
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| JL889 |
| Same here man, When i was 16 i paid for my X 20K from me, I paid off 10K for a year. My parents got the rest. I really wanted a Prelude but no sports car, so i got the next best thing and i'm loving it |
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| hammerX |
I'm 35, so it seems there are a lot younger than I here. :2:
2003 SS MDX - cdn model - res,back up sensor,cargo net,Husky all weather floor mats and cargo tray |
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| nyc |
quote:
Originally posted by JL889
Same here man, When i was 16 i paid for my X 20K from me, I paid off 10K for a year. My parents got the rest. I really wanted a Prelude but no sports car, so i got the next best thing and i'm loving it
True..
Yea it was up in the air for me. Either
a) Inifinti G30 Coupe
b) Audi A4 1.8T
or
c) Acura MDX
and I went with the X... ;]
nice set up..
I just need some info. on how to clear my corners ;] |
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| laborlitigator |
quote:
Originally posted by nyc
I do own the vehicle and needed the help of my parents as gaurantor. I put down 22k of MY OWN MONEY for down payment.
The rest... my mom will help me. :1:
Just out of curiosity, how'd you save up 22K? |
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| laborlitigator |
quote:
Originally posted by nyc
True..
Yea it was up in the air for me. Either
a) Inifinti G30 Coupe
b) Audi A4 1.8T
or
c) Acura MDX
and I went with the X... ;]
nice set up..
I just need some info. on how to clear my corners ;]
Yet to see the clear corners on the X. . . it would probably look nice on the black |
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| nyc |
quote:
Originally posted by laborlitigator
Just out of curiosity, how'd you save up 22K?
lol
I am a promotional/marketing director for numerous nightclubs in NYC. I've been on the job since I was 16. Little did the owners know my age........... |
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| ardvarkus |
quote:
Originally posted by crmsnidol
See Ardvarkus? We were both wayyyyy off base on this one. :rolleyes:
sure |
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| DUBYA123 |
| now this is an interesting thread, |
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| mdxxxx |
quote:
Originally posted by DUBYA123
now this is an interesting thread,
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| vicpai |
quote:
Originally posted by nyc
lol
I am a promotional/marketing director for numerous nightclubs in NYC. I've been on the job since I was 16. Little did the owners know my age...........
.......only in New York City :eek: ........As Frank Sinatra said "........If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere........" :D
BTW, I'm 29, but as someone else mentioned above, I'm "young at heart" ;) :D :2: |
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| JTM |
hmmm....
I am now 27..... but sometimes act like 6-month old when I am playing with my baby.... :2: |
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| ghost |
Well, there is that kid that's 10.... I think he's an XML programmer. :D
Congratulations nyc - entrepreneurship and good taste! |
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| JTM |
Wait~~~
I believe my SON is the youngest MDX owner. He is now 6-month old and owns a SS MDX with touring!!:D
Oops... almost forgot to tell you....... his MDX is a die-cast MDX. :p |
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| A2MDXer |
quote:
Originally posted by nyc
I do own the vehicle and needed the help of my parents as gaurantor. I put down 22k of MY OWN MONEY for down payment.
The rest... my mom will help me. :1:
Good for you, nyc. Glad to hear it. Please understand that many will be skeptical that teenagers can afford an MDX. I must admit that I cringed slightly when I saw this thread b/c I consider myself very fortunate to be able to afford an MDX at this point in my life (and I am 33, got the base model and had to agonize about stretching by budget at that :D ). Thus it's somewhat tough to swallow knowing an 18-year old has an X with all the options purchased completely by his or her parents (not your case). Human nature I guess. In the end, it doesn't make me value my X less and I am very happy with it. Actually, it's kind of cool that younger persons are attracted to the X! :cool: No minivan wannabe! Great to see that you worked hard and saved to get what you wanted. Enjoy the ride.;) |
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| laborlitigator |
quote:
Originally posted by nyc
lol
I am a promotional/marketing director for numerous nightclubs in NYC. I've been on the job since I was 16. Little did the owners know my age...........
That's good to see. . . it always nice to see young entrepreneurial spirits at work. Believe me, its better than following the path to bland corporate America. (been there, done that). Good for you! |
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| laborlitigator |
quote:
Originally posted by A2MDXer
Good for you, nyc. Glad to hear it. Please understand that many will be skeptical that teenagers can afford an MDX. I must admit that I cringed slightly when I saw this thread b/c I consider myself very fortunate to be able to afford an MDX at this point in my life (and I am 33, got the base model and had to agonize about stretching by budget at that :D ). Thus it's somewhat tough to swallow knowing an 18-year old has an X with all the options purchased completely by his or her parents (not your case). Human nature I guess. In the end, it doesn't make me value my X less and I am very happy with it. Actually, it's kind of cool that younger persons are attracted to the X! :cool: No minivan wannabe! Great to see that you worked hard and saved to get what you wanted. Enjoy the ride.;)
Honest and true! However, the kid should be lauded for his efforts. Let's see when he's got a mortgage, utility bills and diapers to pay for. . . but it's a good start |
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| GT_MDX |
quote:
Originally posted by laborlitigator
Honest and true! However, the kid should be lauded for his efforts. Let's see when he's got a mortgage, utility bills and diapers to pay for. . . but it's a good start
Yup, I'm 22 and paid for most all of my '03 MDX. (hey, I'll admit that my parents gave me a good bit of graduation money) Heh, I definitely couldn't afford to make car payments if I was saddled with a mortgage.. maybe someday I can pay off my 'X and not have to live in such a cheap apartment :p |
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| kimsta |
I'm 23 and paid (actually am paying) for my X by myself. I also recently bought a new condo so I got crazy bills on the first of the month.
I figure I'm still young and I dont have anybody else to support so why not spend my money.
ck |
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| msu79gt82 |
quote:
Originally posted by nyc
lol
I am a promotional/marketing director for numerous nightclubs in NYC. I've been on the job since I was 16. Little did the owners know my age...........
What's your point in starting your explanation with lol (lots-of-laughs)?
I see nothing funny about a 16 year promoting and marketing nightclubs - the drinking age is 21!!! I do not even see how an 18 year old can do this.:rolleyes: I'm glad you could save up some money working, but pardon me for failing to see any humor in your deception and chosen line of work at your age. |
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| laborlitigator |
MSU,
Give the kid a break, the clubs might be non-alcoholic establishments. . . when I was 18, I didn't have two nickels to rub together.
However, one could argue that if the young man had placed that into his home/condo downpayment, 5 years from now, he'd have established a nice nest egg rather than a 5 year old X.
To each his own. |
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| msu79gt82 |
quote:
Originally posted by laborlitigator
Give the kid a break, the clubs might be non-alcoholic establishments. . .
He was the one who wrote that the owners did not know his true age - implying that if they did he'd have no job. Again I see no humor nor anything honorable about lying/deception and apparently he thinks it is funny:rolleyes:
It would be interesting to know just what type and even which nightclubs he worked for. FYI in the Houston area non-alcoholic clubs for teens are NOT referred to as nightclubs. |
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| nyc |
quote:
Originally posted by msu79gt82
He was the one who wrote that the owners did not know his true age - implying that if they did he'd have no job. Again I see no humor nor anything honorable about lying/deception and apparently he thinks it is funny:rolleyes:
It would be interesting to know just what type and even which nightclubs he worked for. FYI in the Houston area non-alcoholic clubs for teens are NOT referred to as nightclubs.
:rolleyes:
uhh......
I guess you have never been to NYC? If you have then you wouldn't be stating this. Don't even play me, I worked hard at what I do and never did I come across a point in my career where I had to LIE about my age. (It just so happens that people dont ASK about your personal life when your only involved with them in business aspects)
When I first got involved with this whole club scene, it was when I was 16 and brought up by a young entrepeneur himself, Luis Kain. He helped me work the fields of marketing as well as NYC NIGHTLIFE PRODUCTION. Age did not come into a factor at what I did so it was never relivant for me to state this to any of the club owners I was in business with.
Perhaps your a law enforcement agent or even worse, maybe your just a little jealous.
The reason I said "lol" was to respond to laborlitigator's question. Not to find any humor.
Peace. |
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| laborlitigator |
| Point taken. . . |
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| nyc |
quote:
Originally posted by laborlitigator
That's good to see. . . it always nice to see young entrepreneurial spirits at work. Believe me, its better than following the path to bland corporate America. (been there, done that). Good for you!
Thank You...
But it was a great head start in my marketing career. Currently I'm a student at NYU studying well..... marketing ;]
The NYC club scene is dying out... Many of our gov. officials have shut down some of the best clubs in NY and they are still on the move... :T |
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| mdxxxx |
quote:
Originally posted by laborlitigator
MSU,
...However, one could argue that if the young man had placed that into his home/condo downpayment, 5 years from now, he'd have established a nice nest egg rather than a 5 year old X.
To each his own.
Good point!:4: |
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| msu79gt82 |
quote:
Originally posted by nyc
The NYC club scene is dying out... Many of our gov. officials have shut down some of the best clubs in NY and they are still on the move...
quote:
Originally posted by nyc
I guess you have never been to NYC? ... Don't even play me ... (It just so happens that people dont ASK about your personal life when your only involved with them in business aspects) ...
Perhaps your a law enforcement agent or even worse ...
Are you threatening me? I have one question: Is what you do legal for a 16 year old in NYC to do? Or is what you do, as a 16 year old, something you have to hide from a law enforcement agent? By the way for Income Taxes, FICA Taxes, Medicaid, etc to be withheld they DO HAVE to ask you your age - ITS THE LAW! Unless you were a self-employed contractor they HAVE to have a W-4, with SS and your age - ITS THE LAW! If you are a self-employed independant contractor then you must give them your personal or business Tax ID number and you have to file quarterly taxes using form 1040ES. Unless this is a cash only job under the table??
Peace to you too, but I am not impressed by what I have been reading! If what you did, again as a 16-17, year old was perfectly legal then why all this game playing:rolleyes: Why is the government shutting down legal establishments employing 16 year olds in healthy respectful after school jobs:confused: |
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| Jon |
I own a '99 BMW 330i, '02 MDX, '02 YAMAHA YZF-R6. Hold a mortgage on a house that costs $425,000(and a sick entertainment system including a 40 inch plasma). On top of that one very high maintenance girlfriend of about 3 years now. I am 22 just out of college. Everything I paid for 'cept for the Bimmer, that was a highschool graduation present. On top of that I totaled a car when I was 19 so imagine the insurance I have to pay.
nyc, what do you have in collateral? What does your credit look like? You are a joke talking about being a "entrepreneur" in New York. Who does this kid (only 4 years younger than me) think he is? Puffy?:rolleyes:
Remember, you are the one trying to gloat about owning a vehicle that's $40K at the age of 18. What would you have bought if your parents didn't help you out? With all due respect nyc, I'd like to see how well you are doing in 4 years. I hope better than me......:8:
You didn't even spell entrepreneur right you dork. |
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| DUBYA123 |
| HOW ABOUT THAT ACURA TSX, THATS A COOL CAR |
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| kimsta |
Jon,
How did you get the loan for your house? It was such a pain in the a** to qualify for my mortgage with my car and school loan. You must be making sick money. Can I ask what you do?
ck |
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| renov8tress |
| If you try to figure out all of the reasons why these things happen/shouldn't happen, you will drive yourself nuts! I'm surprised renov8r hasn't posted (because they actually make him WORK at his job) on this one because he is incensed with things like this too (only because he got a spanking new Grand National as a college graduation gift, which is still in pristine condition I might add, and the MDX isn't going to come so easy!!!) :4: |
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| A2MDXer |
| OK, I will be next. I feared this might happen in this thread. I think it's natural to have some envy/ill will/whatever if someone younger gets a gift/support/whatever of something for which other people have had to work years and years. That said, life is not fair. I can easily accept that others are more fortunate, especially if they at least had to work to get there. In nyc's case, he worked for it and saved up some money - good for him (or her). nyc certainly could have done worse things to make money. Let's lighten up a bit and enjoy our prosperity and we are all lucky to afford or have such a vehicle. Oops, caught myself rambing on again.:) |
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| A2MDXer |
quote:
Originally posted by renov8tress
If you try to figure out all of the reasons why these things happen/shouldn't happen, you will drive yourself nuts! I'm surprised renov8r hasn't posted (because they actually make him WORK at his job) on this one because he is incensed with things like this too (only because he got a spanking new Grand National as a college graduation gift, which is still in pristine condition I might add, and the MDX isn't going to come so easy!!!) :4:
Wow! That's not bad either. I got a watch after graduating from law school and I was ecstatic!:D It's not even in pristine condition but at least it's still working. At times, I almost feel guilty owning an MDX at my age (yes, I still consider myself young) but I try to justify it by saying in my best practical voice "it wasn't that much more than a minivan":D |
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| Jon |
quote:
Originally posted by kimsta
Jon,
How did you get the loan for your house? It was such a pain in the a** to qualify for my mortgage with my car and school loan. You must be making sick money. Can I ask what you do?
ck
I don't want to get too specific but I will say that I work in the liqueur/liquor import/distribution business. Funny thing is I went to school and got a Computer Science degree. |
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| Jon |
| By no means am I making sick money, I am just comfortable.......:1: |
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| jumpman93 |
| I'm 16 and drives the X. I'll be 17 in April 2003. I made some sacrifices in order to get that car from my parents. I'm just wondering am i the youngest one here? |
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| nyc |
quote:
Originally posted by Jon
I own a '99 BMW 330i, '02 MDX, '02 YAMAHA YZF-R6. Hold a mortgage on a house that costs $425,000(and a sick entertainment system including a 40 inch plasma). On top of that one very high maintenance girlfriend of about 3 years now. I am 22 just out of college. Everything I paid for 'cept for the Bimmer, that was a highschool graduation present. On top of that I totaled a car when I was 19 so imagine the insurance I have to pay.
nyc, what do you have in collateral? What does your credit look like? You are a joke talking about being a "entrepreneur" in New York. Who does this kid (only 4 years younger than me) think he is? Puffy?:rolleyes:
Remember, you are the one trying to gloat about owning a vehicle that's $40K at the age of 18. What would you have bought if your parents didn't help you out? With all due respect nyc, I'd like to see how well you are doing in 4 years. I hope better than me......:8:
You didn't even spell entrepreneur right you dork.
uhhh (ok) there ... H-Y-P-O-C-R-I-T-E.
Did I spell that correctly spell master?
anyway, why are u flossing? The only reference I made to the price of the vehicle was to merely prove the point that I had many different options but went with the X.
Bro, your the only one thats gloating your belongings. Everything I replied to was in reference to questions asked by members.
Should we get into what everybody on this damn board owns?? :rolleyes: Thats great you have a house, two cars, and a bike. Good luck to you and your great future.. (seriously) |
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| nyc |
quote:
Originally posted by msu79gt82
Are you threatening me? I have one question: Is what you do legal for a 16 year old in NYC to do? Or is what you do, as a 16 year old, something you have to hide from a law enforcement agent? By the way for Income Taxes, FICA Taxes, Medicaid, etc to be withheld they DO HAVE to ask you your age - ITS THE LAW! Unless you were a self-employed contractor they HAVE to have a W-4, with SS and your age - ITS THE LAW! If you are a self-employed independant contractor then you must give them your personal or business Tax ID number and you have to file quarterly taxes using form 1040ES. Unless this is a cash only job under the table??
Peace to you too, but I am not impressed by what I have been reading! If what you did, again as a 16-17, year old was perfectly legal then why all this game playing:rolleyes: Why is the government shutting down legal establishments employing 16 year olds in healthy respectful after school jobs:confused:
Dear Mr. IRS man,
I filed for my income taxes because I am now officially 18. Since you want to know everything about my life, I only filed for my benefits recieved from social security after my father passed away last year. Great to know right? Do you also want to know the information on my mothers W-2 forms? Wether I applied for financial aid or not? better yet, would you like to know where I live? uhhhh...
OMG (oh my god, I spelt it out for you)
ATTN: Moderator...
Please create a new msg board forum entitled "DRAMA" because some people here clearly wants to create drama.
Peace n love to those that helped me out ;] |
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| greatscot |
quote:
Originally posted by DUBYA123
HOW ABOUT THAT ACURA TSX, THATS A COOL CAR
Can my golf clubs fit in the trunk?
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| laborlitigator |
quote:
Originally posted by nyc
Thank You...
But it was a great head start in my marketing career. Currently I'm a student at NYU studying well..... marketing ;]
The NYC club scene is dying out... Many of our gov. officials have shut down some of the best clubs in NY and they are still on the move... :T
My alma mater. . . go Violets! |
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| laborlitigator |
| Is it me or are these threads getting too confrontational?! Everybody lighten up and go drive the X for an hour or so. . . |
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| Jon |
:8:
It happens when you get kids on the threads.
"I'm 18 and I have a MDX"
How else was this thread going to end up? |
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| msu79gt82 |
quote:
Originally posted by Jon
:8:
It happens when you get kids on the threads.
"I'm 18 and I have a MDX"
How else was this thread going to end up?
I only chimed in when I read what I "perceived" to be someone who obtained a bunch of money in a "possibly" illegal way and had the gall to gloat about it!! IF I am mistaken then I sincerily apologize.
Yet I still cannot fanthom any other conclusion from the info you have provided:
quote:
Originally posted by nyc
I filed for my income taxes because I am now officially 18.
quote:
Originally posted by nyc
I put down 22k of MY OWN MONEY for down payment.
My kids filed and PAID taxes to the IRS at 16 and 17!! All it takes is ~$6000 to owe the government some money. Since you have been working since 16 and made over $22k in those 2+ years you had to have averaged at least $8K per year - the law requires annual filing. I am puzzled why you began filing at 18 and not 16 or 17:confused:
As I said I have absolutely nothing against your age (ask JL889). But it appears from what I read that the money is somewhat suspect. As I've already said I chimed in because I am against gloating in the circumstances that seem evident from your posts. If that offends you or anyone else here I apologize.
I have been on this board a long time and am generally considered a nice guy - you can ask:cool: Peace, seriously:1: |
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| marktr6 |
This whole thread reminds me of all the controversy we used to have on this board with RobSJ the "mechanic" in the San Jose area. I think, like someone posted earlier, AGE has a lot to do with it.
Just my $ .02 |
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| msu79gt82 |
quote:
Originally posted by marktr6
This whole thread reminds me of all the controversy we used to have on this board with RobSJ the "mechanic" in the San Jose area. I think, like someone posted earlier, AGE has a lot to do with it.
Just my $ .02
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| bomo |
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Originally posted by Jon
It happens when you get kids on the threads.
"I'm 18 and I have a MDX"
How else was this thread going to end up?
I concur Jon. And marktr6, at least with RobSJ we picked up some useful X information while we were being entertained. IMHO this thread is pretty useless but I admit I have not read all of the posts. |
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| marktr6 |
quote:
Do you mean physical age or maturity age
MSU,
You are right! In this case I think both (physical and maturity young), as was the case with RobSJ .
We all have met very young (age) people that were very mature for their age, and also the older ages that had the maturity level of pre-teens. |
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| mauigrl721 |
WOW! Quite an interesting little thread we have going here, isn't it? I always wondered what the youngest age of our fellow MDXers was.....it seems 16 is it? And I thought I took that prize because I'm 22....ah well;) . I agree with many here that this thread has generated a lot of controversy and confrontational feelings, so let's just turn it into a "I own an MDX and it doesn't matter what age I am because it is a FABULOUS vehicle" thread:D .
I am impressed that so many young people, like myself, are able to save up such large amounts of money for the X. Personally, I saved about $10k in 11 months, borrowed $3k from my parents, and took out a 5-year loan for the rest when I bought my X last Nov. I am lucky that I can live at home and do not have any other expenses, otherwise the X would not be an option right now. So here's to all of us on this board, young or old (like 30 I mean:2: ....hehehehe just kidding!!), proud owners of the best SUV out there!:4: |
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| greatscot |
quote:
Originally posted by mauigrl721
WOW! . . . let's just turn it into a "I own an MDX and it doesn't matter what age I am because it is a FABULOUS vehicle" thread:D .
So here's to all of us on this board, young or old (like 30 I mean:2: ....hehehehe just kidding!!), proud owners of the best SUV out there!:4:
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| ghost |
I'm with you Mauigrl - as I approach 30, I realize more and more that age just doesn't matter! Here's to us! :7:
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| greatscot |
quote:
Originally posted by ghost
I'm with you Mauigrl - as I approach 30, I realize more and more that age just doesn't matter! Here's to us! :7:
(hopefully no one will cross-reference this with the Alma Mater thread...)
ghost you're too funny . . . :2: |
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| mauigrl721 |
| Here's to us!:7: |
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| khany2002 |
Hey whosoever decides to read this...
This whole age thing is really... asking for controversy in my opinion, as far as it goes. While I have my own opinions and doubts about being so well off at such an age, seems like a dream for me when I am 18. I am in grade 9 currently. I have an 89% average, and I am 14 (fourteen) years old. I don't usually talk on these forums, because I know someone, when they find out that I am only 14, they will surely comment on my age or something. I am not one of the people with the mindset of modifying cars. I am not planning on being one of the people who will ever become a heavy modifier with a coffee-can exhaust, but I just would simply like to have a good car, one which I am proud of. I am part of the Acura-TL, and Acura-CL forums, this one, and even some other carmaker's brandnames.
The reason why I like Acura so much is because they make an astounding product for the price in Canada. I compare Acura to Lexus, and the flagship RL sedan to the GS sedan or LS -- each priced between about 70-100 K. The Acura RL is only 55 grand. I am not saying I can even afford a $ 100 car, or even hold a liscence. I just know my cars really really well. I know more characteristics about the MDX, and that's why, as upscale SUV, if ever my parents were looking for a new truck, I'd highly recommend the Acura MDX. It is an excellent vehicle, as well as has many toys for me to play with, but that's another story.
I do not wish to take sides, promote a flaming of someone, or anything. I am not a person with many posts, but I try to speak the truth here. This person, whom I don't even know, is coming here, saying he has a BMW -- which alone, for me, would be a dream to me, but on top, he has an MDX -- at least 50 grand down the tube, and a $475,000 house. When I go down to Tim Hortons (The equivalent of Krispy Kreme, or however it is spelt) I hesitate buying $4.75 worth of doughnuts... As you may be able to see, I get allowance from my parents... I don't have a job right now. Even now, you may all still think... this kid's only 14... what does he know... I would feel the same way were a six year old trying to preach to me what he felt was the way the world should be run. I am NOT trying to make enemies here, and I hope no one flames me for it. I just can't help notice the reaction people will get when they either hear a 14 year old talking, their immediate reaction of anyone under 20 years of age is that they are not "of age." When I'm with my parents and they are driving, even the people with the nicest cars can be the dumbest drivers. The internet is a sort of place someone can express their dream. Sure... My name is Yusuf.... I am a 14 year old multi-millionnaire, I own ten cars, five houses, and seven wives. How will this harm me? It won't people here will think I'm simply full of myself. Sure, I'd love a lavish life, and own an MDX when i'm older, but I wouldn't mind something lesser, especially right now -- especially something without the constraint of premium fuel, when gas prices are sky high.
This is not something I wish to be flamed for, nor do I wish to make enemies for. I sincerely wish to apologize if I have happenned to offend someone. I simply find that in certain aspects, first, a valid driver's license helps, but age does not affect anything. An MDX is rated as a premium upscale vehicle, as I recall, correct me if I'm wrong, but these types of vehicles are NOT usually found in an 18 year old's list of things he owns. If things were like that, I would love it, and would feverishly await my 18th birthday, do whatever it took to become of age, but face it. The MDX is an upscale vehicle. I simply know my cars well, since cars is a big intrest of mine, and I find these types of things -- any aspect of a car -- to be interesting, and want to know how it works. I know the prices as well. I do not see in technicolour. I know incomes, and other responsibilities, and other bills to pay than a car. The most I own is my Trek mountain bike -- 6500 ZX.
I thank you all sincerely for taking the time to read my post, and once again, hope I have not offended anyone, or bothered anyone by my post. |
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| DaleB |
Wow, I was going to quote all that but it covers so much real estate!
Your points are well taken. I don't question anyone's qualifications (are there any?) with regards to age, gender, experience, or knowledge.
I think we run the full gamut here on the forum and that's largely what makes it interesting.
Anybody can contribute within the guidlines set forth by the administrator as far as I know.
I wish there was something like this when I was your age, and also very much car crazy! What cars you have, your budget to spend on them, etc. is all your business. We don't need to know all that. Just join in and contribute and learn what you can. We share an enjoyment of the MDX as our main or 2nd vehicle. That's what brings us together. |
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