991.2 GT3RS for my son!
04-20-2019, 02:03 AM
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Yeah..I saw that one. It looks like a good choice given your constraints. I suggest you get it before prices go up in the summer. My friend down in NC had one similar and said the wing was really useful because he could put a gun rack on it.
04-20-2019, 02:26 AM
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The most important thing here is that if you do get him the GT3 RS to ensure you get European delivery so that your son gets the full track car experience. Believe it or not but it's a totally free option now. Prostitution is legal in Germany and after your son lowers his testosterone levels he can practice his race car driving skills on this relatively unknown racetrack called the Nurburgring. Basically, if you go the smart route and choose European delivery, your son can proverbially kill two birds with one stone. Ensure you send plenty of condoms because from what I've seen at the local German pharmacy it's significantly more expensive for condoms in Europe. He's going to need to save every penny he can from his job across the street to pay for those expensive oil changes but with the right mindset it's totally doable!
04-20-2019, 02:31 AM
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He’s working $11/hour in high school. Once he gets a degree, he’s working for me. Being completely honest, I can hire him right after high school. I don’t want to. If I hire him right out of school, he’s not going to get a degree, and if a recession ever happens again, he won’t be in the best position.
04-20-2019, 03:13 AM
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SMH. Just be sure you get him that voodoo blue otherwise he won't ever learn the value of hard work.
04-20-2019, 03:33 AM
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I grew up with extremely wealthy friends so understand better then most getting Ferraris at 18. The last thing I’d do is tell you how to parent but I couldn’t imagine a gt3rs as a first car. May as well give them a needle and heroin. Let them fulfil their own dreams in their own time. Maybe start with a civic Type R in cash and in his name, if he doesn’t like it let him sell it and take his income earnings to upgrade. Maybe even match cash on what he wants? It sounds like you’re spoiling yourself, not your son. Foresight is priceless.
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04-20-2019, 05:17 AM
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My parent bought me one of my dream supercar when I was 22 , I was choosing between the 911.2 GT3RS and the Huracan Performante as they are the same price range In UK market , told them I want the Porsche as its not too over the top , while there were about $50000 mark up on the Porsche which is just ridiculous.But I had collected my gt3rs and been enjoying for 2 months now , so id say go for the Porsche if you are looking for reliability , cheaper and easier maintenance , less flashy but fast and so much fun and that Miami blue spec is stunning !. Goodluck finding one !!
04-20-2019, 06:30 AM
#84
If this is legit even however far-fetched the story seems, sorry dude, but the idea of buying someone (child) who is making $11/hour a GT3RS is unbelievable. The implications of what value is in the world is totally missed and has got to be one of the worst educational moments to provide as a parent. He can't even pay for his own insurance on that kind of income, much less living expenses etc. The idea that he even thinks it is appropriate speaks volumes of what is missing.
04-20-2019, 06:31 AM
#85
Once again, I’m not saying buying your children nice things is bad. But raising them to feel entitled to luxuries is bad. In this situation, based off what information we have, I already see worrying signs of entitlement.
For example, the son knows he’s getting a GT3 RS at his parents cost. He then goes and specs one of the most expensive and bloated cars I’ve ever seen. The son literally added $70K of unnecessary extras, including extravagant options that add nothing to the car. To me that indicates he’s milking every dime out of this gift rather than treating it like a huge blessing. It’s like if your pal offers to pick up the bill at an expensive dinner and you agree, but then order 2 bottles of Crystal champagne to take home.
Second sign: it’s clear OP knows little about cars, while the son knows a ton. Yet he’s putting the huge inconvenience on his parents to do all the annoying research such as ADM, playing dealer games, etc. If he wanted to show gratitude, he would do all the research and effort himself, and only contact the parent once payment is needed. If he knows about PTS, he knows how much of an effort it is to find a GT3 RS allocation at MSRP. That effort is even harder for someone who knows nothing about cars. Yet he lets his parents go through that trouble anyways.
TLDR: OP says “son, I’m getting you a $200K car. Son: “okay I’ve added $70K in options on top and only want a super rare color, now go do all the work of finding it for me thanks.”
For example, the son knows he’s getting a GT3 RS at his parents cost. He then goes and specs one of the most expensive and bloated cars I’ve ever seen. The son literally added $70K of unnecessary extras, including extravagant options that add nothing to the car. To me that indicates he’s milking every dime out of this gift rather than treating it like a huge blessing. It’s like if your pal offers to pick up the bill at an expensive dinner and you agree, but then order 2 bottles of Crystal champagne to take home.
Second sign: it’s clear OP knows little about cars, while the son knows a ton. Yet he’s putting the huge inconvenience on his parents to do all the annoying research such as ADM, playing dealer games, etc. If he wanted to show gratitude, he would do all the research and effort himself, and only contact the parent once payment is needed. If he knows about PTS, he knows how much of an effort it is to find a GT3 RS allocation at MSRP. That effort is even harder for someone who knows nothing about cars. Yet he lets his parents go through that trouble anyways.
TLDR: OP says “son, I’m getting you a $200K car. Son: “okay I’ve added $70K in options on top and only want a super rare color, now go do all the work of finding it for me thanks.”
04-20-2019, 07:09 AM
#86
Burning Brakes
This guy is such an idiot.That car would be totaled within weeks and if not totaled it would be keyed by every jelious kid in town.Can you imagine out drinking and parting every night with your buddies.This guy is a joke.
04-20-2019, 08:53 AM
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The most important thing here is that if you do get him the GT3 RS to ensure you get European delivery so that your son gets the full track car experience. Believe it or not but it's a totally free option now. Prostitution is legal in Germany and after your son lowers his testosterone levels he can practice his race car driving skills on this relatively unknown racetrack called the Nurburgring. Basically, if you go the smart route and choose European delivery, your son can proverbially kill two birds with one stone. Ensure you send plenty of condoms because from what I've seen at the local German pharmacy it's significantly more expensive for condoms in Europe. He's going to need to save every penny he can from his job across the street to pay for those expensive oil changes but with the right mindset it's totally doable!
04-20-2019, 09:27 AM
#88
Drifting
I know this is a fake troll post, but in case its not I just have to weigh in on one small point.
I am a track junky, spend a lot of days on track each year. a few years ago I was driving my 2016 RS when a massive rain storm hit. Obviously this car comes equipped with Cup 2 tires which are great for the track, not so great for anything but warm dry pavement. I lost control of my RS on the highway after hitting a large puddle/collection of water. Thankfully my track experiences saved my rear end because otherwise this thing would have been totaled. My wife was in the car and she made me stop, almost wouldn't get back in the car ever again.
So, if you are truly a father and not a troll, and if you love your kid, DO NOT do this. Let him get experience driving a normal car for a few years, then if he is responsible and shows he can drive in a safe way, then by all means get him whatever you want. But as a starter car, these things can be very dangerous if not treated with respect.
I am a track junky, spend a lot of days on track each year. a few years ago I was driving my 2016 RS when a massive rain storm hit. Obviously this car comes equipped with Cup 2 tires which are great for the track, not so great for anything but warm dry pavement. I lost control of my RS on the highway after hitting a large puddle/collection of water. Thankfully my track experiences saved my rear end because otherwise this thing would have been totaled. My wife was in the car and she made me stop, almost wouldn't get back in the car ever again.
So, if you are truly a father and not a troll, and if you love your kid, DO NOT do this. Let him get experience driving a normal car for a few years, then if he is responsible and shows he can drive in a safe way, then by all means get him whatever you want. But as a starter car, these things can be very dangerous if not treated with respect.
04-20-2019, 09:51 AM
#89
. He can pay for the tires for street use, as if he drives conservatively on the street they shouldn’t wear too quickly, but if he does ever track the car I’ll take care of those expenses. But thank you for the oil change advice, I’ll call the dealership and some European car shops nearby.
04-20-2019, 09:59 AM
#90
amazing how many people falling for this