View Poll Results: Age?
18 and under
117
17.41%
18-26
327
48.66%
27-38
168
25.00%
39-49
45
6.70%
50-65
11
1.64%
66+
4
0.60%
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How Old Were You When You Got Your First Lexus?
06-05-07, 05:54 PM
#16
my bet is that there would be very few in the "under 18" category. heck, most "under 18" can't afford a 2is, let alone keep one intact (see BaLLzZz: ordered mine at 17 got it at 18. Aint spoiled just work for what i got(which is totalled now).)...
06-05-07, 06:37 PM
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Wow! Aren't you a lucky one! I hope you deserve it. Are you getting good grades? Are you helping mom and day around the house?
My parents told me when I went to high school and college, that school was my main job. I worked just enough hours for gas money and to put some clothes on lay away from time to time. I drove my mom's Chevy Vega. My dad always loved great wheels so it really looked good. (What's sad is that it was during the gas crunch so he traded our Plymouth Duster with mag wheels, a 350 engine, and a custom rag top sunroof for it - I loved that car!) The trouble was after awhile I had to put a stick in the butterfly to keep it open in order to start it. It died soon after, like all the Vegas did. I then had a Nissan 210. I felt so lucky that my parents helped me like they did.
My 16 year old son just inherited our 12 year old Acura Integra with 85,000 miles and torn leather seats and he's thrilled! It sounds like you're thrilled to have this new car. Please understand what a privilege it is and appreciate how lucky you are.
One more thing. I have a friend whose daughter got a brand new Toyota Celica the day before her 16th birthday. Her mom let her take it out for a spin with a friend. She ran a stop sign on a busy road and was hit by a truck. Both teenagers died. I will never forget that day, and it scares me so to let my son drive. But I hope I prepared him for the privilege of driving. Remember that driving is a privilege no matter what your wheels are.
Take care and enjoy your new cars...whatever age you are.
My parents told me when I went to high school and college, that school was my main job. I worked just enough hours for gas money and to put some clothes on lay away from time to time. I drove my mom's Chevy Vega. My dad always loved great wheels so it really looked good. (What's sad is that it was during the gas crunch so he traded our Plymouth Duster with mag wheels, a 350 engine, and a custom rag top sunroof for it - I loved that car!) The trouble was after awhile I had to put a stick in the butterfly to keep it open in order to start it. It died soon after, like all the Vegas did. I then had a Nissan 210. I felt so lucky that my parents helped me like they did.
My 16 year old son just inherited our 12 year old Acura Integra with 85,000 miles and torn leather seats and he's thrilled! It sounds like you're thrilled to have this new car. Please understand what a privilege it is and appreciate how lucky you are.
One more thing. I have a friend whose daughter got a brand new Toyota Celica the day before her 16th birthday. Her mom let her take it out for a spin with a friend. She ran a stop sign on a busy road and was hit by a truck. Both teenagers died. I will never forget that day, and it scares me so to let my son drive. But I hope I prepared him for the privilege of driving. Remember that driving is a privilege no matter what your wheels are.
Take care and enjoy your new cars...whatever age you are.
06-05-07, 07:05 PM
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Bought a CPO'd 1gen GS300 at 21years old waaay back when (2001).
Thought I was the king of the hill with that car! Paid for with my own money, first car I bought from a real "dealership" (my Honda came from a car lot). Put 20's on it a week after I got it, REALLY thought I was king of the hill. Youthful innocence / arrogance I guess! lol
Thought I was the king of the hill with that car! Paid for with my own money, first car I bought from a real "dealership" (my Honda came from a car lot). Put 20's on it a week after I got it, REALLY thought I was king of the hill. Youthful innocence / arrogance I guess! lol
06-05-07, 07:15 PM
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18.. i pay for everything.. my lil brothers 16 he almost got one and he was gonna pay for it.. he makes more money then me but he couldnt get one cause they didnt think he would pay for it since he is young.. hes not suppose to be making so much money and workin past a certain amount of hours.. but who cares.. hes a baller
06-05-07, 07:20 PM
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i got dads 93 gs 300 when i turned 16 (2002)...then when i turned 20 dad got me a 06 IS 250....ill probably buy my next lexus...unless my sister happens to get my 250...then theres no tellin what will happen....
06-05-07, 08:06 PM
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18.. i pay for everything.. my lil brothers 16 he almost got one and he was gonna pay for it.. he makes more money then me but he couldnt get one cause they didnt think he would pay for it since he is young.. hes not suppose to be making so much money and workin past a certain amount of hours.. but who cares.. hes a baller
06-05-07, 08:11 PM
#27
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Wow! Aren't you a lucky one! I hope you deserve it. Are you getting good grades? Are you helping mom and day around the house?
My parents told me when I went to high school and college, that school was my main job. I worked just enough hours for gas money and to put some clothes on lay away from time to time. I drove my mom's Chevy Vega. My dad always loved great wheels so it really looked good. (What's sad is that it was during the gas crunch so he traded our Plymouth Duster with mag wheels, a 350 engine, and a custom rag top sunroof for it - I loved that car!) The trouble was after awhile I had to put a stick in the butterfly to keep it open in order to start it. It died soon after, like all the Vegas did. I then had a Nissan 210. I felt so lucky that my parents helped me like they did.
My 16 year old son just inherited our 12 year old Acura Integra with 85,000 miles and torn leather seats and he's thrilled! It sounds like you're thrilled to have this new car. Please understand what a privilege it is and appreciate how lucky you are.
One more thing. I have a friend whose daughter got a brand new Toyota Celica the day before her 16th birthday. Her mom let her take it out for a spin with a friend. She ran a stop sign on a busy road and was hit by a truck. Both teenagers died. I will never forget that day, and it scares me so to let my son drive. But I hope I prepared him for the privilege of driving. Remember that driving is a privilege no matter what your wheels are.
Take care and enjoy your new cars...whatever age you are.
My parents told me when I went to high school and college, that school was my main job. I worked just enough hours for gas money and to put some clothes on lay away from time to time. I drove my mom's Chevy Vega. My dad always loved great wheels so it really looked good. (What's sad is that it was during the gas crunch so he traded our Plymouth Duster with mag wheels, a 350 engine, and a custom rag top sunroof for it - I loved that car!) The trouble was after awhile I had to put a stick in the butterfly to keep it open in order to start it. It died soon after, like all the Vegas did. I then had a Nissan 210. I felt so lucky that my parents helped me like they did.
My 16 year old son just inherited our 12 year old Acura Integra with 85,000 miles and torn leather seats and he's thrilled! It sounds like you're thrilled to have this new car. Please understand what a privilege it is and appreciate how lucky you are.
One more thing. I have a friend whose daughter got a brand new Toyota Celica the day before her 16th birthday. Her mom let her take it out for a spin with a friend. She ran a stop sign on a busy road and was hit by a truck. Both teenagers died. I will never forget that day, and it scares me so to let my son drive. But I hope I prepared him for the privilege of driving. Remember that driving is a privilege no matter what your wheels are.
Take care and enjoy your new cars...whatever age you are.
06-05-07, 08:52 PM
#28
1993 -16 - 1994 Honda Prelude SR-V (parents paid for) Totalled in 6 months
1995 -18 - 1993 Honda Del Sol Si (used - Half parents/Half myself)
1997 -20 - 1996 Honda CBR600F2 (used - traded in Del Sol)
1998 - 21 - 1998 Yamaha R1 (paid difference myself, after selling CBR)
1998 - 21 - 1998 BMW Z3 2.8L (5 year term, still have car)
2003 - 26 - 2003 Audi 1.8T Quattro (myself) (i have 3 vehicles now, Bike, Summer Car, Winter Car)
2006 - 29 - SOLD R1, getting married (inlaws would flip)
2006 - 29 - 2007 IS250 AWD (fully paid for, no loan, gave Audi to my parents)
So first lexus was a 2006, but my wife got her first lexus in 2004, as we still have that.
1995 -18 - 1993 Honda Del Sol Si (used - Half parents/Half myself)
1997 -20 - 1996 Honda CBR600F2 (used - traded in Del Sol)
1998 - 21 - 1998 Yamaha R1 (paid difference myself, after selling CBR)
1998 - 21 - 1998 BMW Z3 2.8L (5 year term, still have car)
2003 - 26 - 2003 Audi 1.8T Quattro (myself) (i have 3 vehicles now, Bike, Summer Car, Winter Car)
2006 - 29 - SOLD R1, getting married (inlaws would flip)
2006 - 29 - 2007 IS250 AWD (fully paid for, no loan, gave Audi to my parents)
So first lexus was a 2006, but my wife got her first lexus in 2004, as we still have that.
Last edited by r1lee; 06-05-07 at 08:56 PM.
06-05-07, 10:07 PM
#30
I got my IS at the age of 18.
So...18 and under...18 to 26...which to choose?
Anyways, I don't see why most of you make such a big fuss about teens with Lexus'.
Do you people want a pat on the back THAT badly?
Alright, good job. You have earned yourself a Lexus or more.
But what makes teens less qualified in owning Lexus'?
Lexus' are built safer and have more safety features than econoboxes.
And as long as the teens are careful on the road, they deserve anything.
Given that the parents have the financial ability, of course.
This is a capitalist nation. You have the money, you buy it.
No one is more deserving than others. It's all about how much bank you have.
So with all due respect...STOP THE WHINING...PLEASE!
Maybe you can start wishing for billionaire parents in the next life now.
P.S: I'm no Vanderbilt, and do NOT mean to come off as an elitist.
So...18 and under...18 to 26...which to choose?
Anyways, I don't see why most of you make such a big fuss about teens with Lexus'.
Do you people want a pat on the back THAT badly?
Alright, good job. You have earned yourself a Lexus or more.
But what makes teens less qualified in owning Lexus'?
Lexus' are built safer and have more safety features than econoboxes.
And as long as the teens are careful on the road, they deserve anything.
Given that the parents have the financial ability, of course.
This is a capitalist nation. You have the money, you buy it.
No one is more deserving than others. It's all about how much bank you have.
So with all due respect...STOP THE WHINING...PLEASE!
Maybe you can start wishing for billionaire parents in the next life now.
P.S: I'm no Vanderbilt, and do NOT mean to come off as an elitist.
Last edited by joonsta; 06-05-07 at 10:11 PM.
