Q. So, my parents are getting me a car. With that being said, I do work and I will be paying the car payments including for gas and car mechanical failures. I am 16 and this is NOT my first car. Yes, my parents don't mind spending money, etc. on me obviously and I was just wondering from your opinion - what kind of car I should get or what do you think is better.
*NO NEGATIVE COMMENTS ABOUT HOW YOU SAY RICH KID AND PARENTS WHO WILL DO ANYTHING FOR THEIR KID, ETC. THAT'S VERY RUDE!* (Yes, I said it in all caps haha!)
I was looking at these cars:
2012 Chevy Volt
2012 Hyundai Tucson
2012 Hyundai Sonata
2012 Cadillac SRX
2012 BMW X6M
2012 Porsche Cayenne
2012 Porsche Panamera
2011 BMW M3
2012 Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG
2012 Lexus IS F
MY OPINION:
I have close enough in money to afford a Porsche Panamera & Porsche Cayenne because I have been modeling and acting and I have been saving up with that money since I was 10 when I started. I still do modeling and acting but, little of it now since booking have been slow so I got myself a job at a local restaurant and at a lawyers office. I am home schooled so I have enough time to work, etc.
HERE'S WHERE YOU COME IN:
For value and performance overall, especially for a car that I would like to keep for years from now, what car should I get?
I KNOW: You are going to say also, what is she doing driving a high performance, luxury or everyday car if she doesn't even know how to drive and she is just 16. In my state, the driving age is 14. I have never been involved in a car accident, never caused one and have never gotten any points taken off my license. I know how distracting it is to have friends in the car as my friend has died from that fatal accident but, I honestly don't drive with friends in the car. I only drive with family members in the car or on my own. No music. Just listening to that good old sound of car horns and the environment. (:
From your point of view, like I said, which is better? Please no negativity. Just answers. I know someone is going to put something negative on this post but, I did ask for an answer. I did not however ask for a mean one.
I hope you reply with what you think! Thanks! (:
*p.s. I know that I will have to go to driving school if I wanted to drive a high performance vehicle to know how to control the car, etc.* #JustSaying. (:
@mechanic_girl_C: Thanks for responding! (: I'll keep the Hyundai's in mind. ^_^
@iwastypingthat: Yes. No music seriously. (: Thanks for responding also! ^_^ I'll keep what you mentioned in mind about resale and safety with those cars.
@Raff: Thanks for responding! (: Ouch! That's off of my list for good. Haha yes, I do actually. ^_^
@apeweek: I've read through the information given on the volt and yes, it's reliable & very safe, etc. but I have come to the conclusion to just leave the volt off of my list. I did go down to test drive the Volt today and it's not really for me. It's safe, has the features but it also balls down to how much room is in the vehicle. It's great for someone who wants something small but I like to have a more space. (:
@GM Customer Svc: Thanks for the information on the SRX. (:
*NO NEGATIVE COMMENTS ABOUT HOW YOU SAY RICH KID AND PARENTS WHO WILL DO ANYTHING FOR THEIR KID, ETC. THAT'S VERY RUDE!* (Yes, I said it in all caps haha!)
I was looking at these cars:
2012 Chevy Volt
2012 Hyundai Tucson
2012 Hyundai Sonata
2012 Cadillac SRX
2012 BMW X6M
2012 Porsche Cayenne
2012 Porsche Panamera
2011 BMW M3
2012 Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG
2012 Lexus IS F
MY OPINION:
I have close enough in money to afford a Porsche Panamera & Porsche Cayenne because I have been modeling and acting and I have been saving up with that money since I was 10 when I started. I still do modeling and acting but, little of it now since booking have been slow so I got myself a job at a local restaurant and at a lawyers office. I am home schooled so I have enough time to work, etc.
HERE'S WHERE YOU COME IN:
For value and performance overall, especially for a car that I would like to keep for years from now, what car should I get?
I KNOW: You are going to say also, what is she doing driving a high performance, luxury or everyday car if she doesn't even know how to drive and she is just 16. In my state, the driving age is 14. I have never been involved in a car accident, never caused one and have never gotten any points taken off my license. I know how distracting it is to have friends in the car as my friend has died from that fatal accident but, I honestly don't drive with friends in the car. I only drive with family members in the car or on my own. No music. Just listening to that good old sound of car horns and the environment. (:
From your point of view, like I said, which is better? Please no negativity. Just answers. I know someone is going to put something negative on this post but, I did ask for an answer. I did not however ask for a mean one.
I hope you reply with what you think! Thanks! (:
*p.s. I know that I will have to go to driving school if I wanted to drive a high performance vehicle to know how to control the car, etc.* #JustSaying. (:
@mechanic_girl_C: Thanks for responding! (: I'll keep the Hyundai's in mind. ^_^
@iwastypingthat: Yes. No music seriously. (: Thanks for responding also! ^_^ I'll keep what you mentioned in mind about resale and safety with those cars.
@Raff: Thanks for responding! (: Ouch! That's off of my list for good. Haha yes, I do actually. ^_^
@apeweek: I've read through the information given on the volt and yes, it's reliable & very safe, etc. but I have come to the conclusion to just leave the volt off of my list. I did go down to test drive the Volt today and it's not really for me. It's safe, has the features but it also balls down to how much room is in the vehicle. It's great for someone who wants something small but I like to have a more space. (:
@GM Customer Svc: Thanks for the information on the SRX. (:
Answer
You should get a Chevy Volt. I'm sure this will make many readers scream, but hear me out. There is independent support for this position.
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Consumers Reports has the Volt as one of their "recommended" cars. In fact the Volt is the ONLY recommended American car in the small car category. See link:
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http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/types/new-models-by-category.htm
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The Volt in fact came in first place - beating every other car Consumer Reports tracks - in their Buyer Satisfaction survey. See link:
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http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-57334967-48/chevy-volt-scores-highest-satisfaction-rating-in-consumer-reports-survey/7
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It also aced their first year reliability rankings. Note that Consumer Reports did not initially like the Volt - they trashed it in an article after the car first came out. But after testing it for a few months, they radically changed their opinion. This is the key - test drive one and see for yourself.
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Volt got top 5-star scores in safety testing from both NHTSA and the Insurance Institute - see link (yes, recent "Volt fire" stories are sheer nonsense):
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http://green.autoblog.com/2011/06/03/chevy-volt-earns-five-star-nhtsa-crash-rating-w-videos/
And
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2011/04/chevy-voly-nissan-leaf-crash-test-iihs-top-safety-pick/1
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The Volt's little secret is that this is a wickedly fun-to-drive car, great acceleration, full of technological gadgets, and it attracts a lot of attention. Driving past gas stations is fun, too.
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Plus - it's not even as expensive as most people assume. Depending on your driving pattern - and taking into account that electricity is much cheaper than gasoline - the total cost of ownership could even be cheaper than a comparable car. Below is a spreadsheet where you can input your own driving needs and see what kind of car is cheapest to drive:
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http://www.squidoo.com/a-free-calculator-for-economy-hybrid-and-electric-cars
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Yes, I own one. It's the best car I have ever owned. If you go with a Volt, be prepared for arguments with everybody. Do your research so you can answer your critics. This is a great car, the car of the future.
You should get a Chevy Volt. I'm sure this will make many readers scream, but hear me out. There is independent support for this position.
*
Consumers Reports has the Volt as one of their "recommended" cars. In fact the Volt is the ONLY recommended American car in the small car category. See link:
*
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/types/new-models-by-category.htm
*
The Volt in fact came in first place - beating every other car Consumer Reports tracks - in their Buyer Satisfaction survey. See link:
*
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-57334967-48/chevy-volt-scores-highest-satisfaction-rating-in-consumer-reports-survey/7
*
It also aced their first year reliability rankings. Note that Consumer Reports did not initially like the Volt - they trashed it in an article after the car first came out. But after testing it for a few months, they radically changed their opinion. This is the key - test drive one and see for yourself.
*
Volt got top 5-star scores in safety testing from both NHTSA and the Insurance Institute - see link (yes, recent "Volt fire" stories are sheer nonsense):
*
http://green.autoblog.com/2011/06/03/chevy-volt-earns-five-star-nhtsa-crash-rating-w-videos/
And
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2011/04/chevy-voly-nissan-leaf-crash-test-iihs-top-safety-pick/1
*
The Volt's little secret is that this is a wickedly fun-to-drive car, great acceleration, full of technological gadgets, and it attracts a lot of attention. Driving past gas stations is fun, too.
*
Plus - it's not even as expensive as most people assume. Depending on your driving pattern - and taking into account that electricity is much cheaper than gasoline - the total cost of ownership could even be cheaper than a comparable car. Below is a spreadsheet where you can input your own driving needs and see what kind of car is cheapest to drive:
*
http://www.squidoo.com/a-free-calculator-for-economy-hybrid-and-electric-cars
*
Yes, I own one. It's the best car I have ever owned. If you go with a Volt, be prepared for arguments with everybody. Do your research so you can answer your critics. This is a great car, the car of the future.
What can I get my family for Xmas?
Q. Dad: Likes golf, can't golf due to medical conditions, "doesn't watch TV or movies anymore" when I recommended "Breaking Bad" though he mentioned John Wayne DVD set someone gave him for his birthday.
Mom: reads trashy generic novels she buys randomly at book store, tries to dress nicely
Wife: Doesn't do much, just wants to go home, but we just moved there and then back last summer because it was so awful, at least for me and our son. She has iPod, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, and laptop
Under 10 Son: Only likes video games which we limit greatly and he's limited by the 2006 laptop he uses. No consoles or handhelds or phones!
A "hamper", where you put dirty laundry?
Mom: reads trashy generic novels she buys randomly at book store, tries to dress nicely
Wife: Doesn't do much, just wants to go home, but we just moved there and then back last summer because it was so awful, at least for me and our son. She has iPod, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, and laptop
Under 10 Son: Only likes video games which we limit greatly and he's limited by the 2006 laptop he uses. No consoles or handhelds or phones!
A "hamper", where you put dirty laundry?
Answer
How about any of these to think about for any of your family members. You don't have to any get of them as a gift IF you don't want to, but it might give you ideas or something comes to mind.
BOOKS
=======
Dead or Alive by Tom Clancy with Grant Blackwood
Locked On by Tom Clancy with Mark Greaney
Threat Vector by Tom Clancy with Mark Greaney (coming Dec. 4, 2012)
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John Le Carre
Inside the CIA: Revealing the Secrets of the World's Most Powerful Spy Agency by Ronald Kessler
The CIA's Black Ops: Covert Action, Foreign Policy and Democracy by John Jacob Nutter
MI6: Inside the Covert World of Her Majesty's Secret Intelligence Service by Stephen Dorril
No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission That Killed Osama Bin Laden by Mark Owen With Kevin Maurer
Let's Face It: 90 Years of Living, Loving, and Learning by Kirk Douglas
Light on Life: The Yoga Journey to Wholeness, Inner Peace, and Ultimate Freedom by B.K.S. Iyengar, John J. Evans and Douglas Abrams
The Folly of Fools: The Logic of Deceit and Self-Deception in Human Life
The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz
The Illustrated A Brief History of Time / The Universe in a Nutshell by Stephen Hawking
The Art and Craft of Coffee: An Enthusiast's Guide to Selecting, Roasting, and Brewing Exquisite Coffee by Kevin Sinnott
Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions by Ben Mezrich
Zen and the Art of Poker: Timeless Secrets to Transform Your Game
Double or Nothing: How Two Friends Risked It All to Buy One of Las Vegas' Legendary Casinos
by Tom Breitling with Cal Fussman,
Leisureguy's Guide to Gourmet Shaving - Fifth Edition: Shaving Made Enjoyable by Michael Ham
Friends Forever: A Novel by Danielle Steel
Raquel: Beyond the Cleavage by Raquel Welch
All My Life: A Memoir by Susan Lucci
Bossypants by Tina Fey
Gabby: A Story of Courage and Hope by Gabrielle Giffords
DVD/BLU-RAYS
==============
Planet Earth
Life
Human Planet
Frozen Planet
The Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show (Collector's Edition)
Reilly - Ace of Spies
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy(BBC miniseries and/or the movie version)
Smiley's People(BBC miniseries)
A Perfect Spy(BBC miniseries)
Celine Dion: Live in Las Vegas - A New Day
American Experience - Las Vegas - An Unconventional History
All In: The Poker Movie
Inside Job
Terminator 2: Judgment Day Skynet Edition
MUSIC
=======
The Beatles 1
Frank Sinatra: Best of The Best Deluxe Edition
Dino: The Essential Dean Martin
Romanza - Andrea Bocelli
Amore - Andrea Bocelli
Concerto, One Night in Central Park - Andrea Bocelli
Dream With Me - Jackie Evancho
Illuminations - Josh Groban
Speak Now: World Tour Live - Taylor Swift
Stronger - Kelly Clarkson
Hit Man Returns [CD/DVD] - David Foster
Isles of Wonder: Music for the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games
Skyfall soundtrack
The Best Of Bond... James Bond 50th Anniv. soundtrack
BAG AND ACCESSORIES
=======================
Tommy Hilfiger Wallet, Brighton Passcase
Perry Ellis Portfolio, 10 Piece Grooming Set
Perry Ellis Portfolio, Zip Top Travel Kit
MEN'S GROOMING & PERSONAL CARE
=================================
Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power Razor
Gillette Fusion Fusion Phantom Power Razor
Silver Plated 4 Piece Shave Set
Solid Brass 4 Piece Shave Set
Remington Titanium Nose & Ear Trimmer
ELECTRONICS/GADGETS
=====================
Bose® - QuietComfort® 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® Headphones - Silver
Bose® - AE2i Audio Headphones
Beats By Dr. Dre - Monster Solo High-Definition Over-the-Ear Headphones with ControlTalk - Black
Model: 132711-00
Flat Panel Speakers by Sakar International
Jawbone JBG01MS Icon Bluetooth Headset with Noise Assassin 2.5 - Mesh
Jawbone JBG01SA Icon Suede Bluetooth Headset
Toys/Kid Stuff
=============
Pokemon
Ninjago
Ben 10
Spy Gear stuff
Transformers
Stuffed Animals
MISC
=====
iTune gift card
Starbuck gift card
Target gift card
Macy's gift card
Ann Taylor gift card
Sports Authority gift card
One year Costco membership(IF no one has one or has not renew it yet)
MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION
========================
Entertainment Weekly
Smart Money
Money
The Economist
Eye Spy
Counterterrorism
Soldier Of Fortune
Men's Health
Golf Digest
Casino Player
O, The Oprah Magazine
In Style
Self
Lucky
Good Housekeeping
Cook's Illustrated
Las Vegas
Bluff
Golf Magazine
Los Angeles Magazine
Home Theater
Sound and Vision
How about any of these to think about for any of your family members. You don't have to any get of them as a gift IF you don't want to, but it might give you ideas or something comes to mind.
BOOKS
=======
Dead or Alive by Tom Clancy with Grant Blackwood
Locked On by Tom Clancy with Mark Greaney
Threat Vector by Tom Clancy with Mark Greaney (coming Dec. 4, 2012)
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John Le Carre
Inside the CIA: Revealing the Secrets of the World's Most Powerful Spy Agency by Ronald Kessler
The CIA's Black Ops: Covert Action, Foreign Policy and Democracy by John Jacob Nutter
MI6: Inside the Covert World of Her Majesty's Secret Intelligence Service by Stephen Dorril
No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission That Killed Osama Bin Laden by Mark Owen With Kevin Maurer
Let's Face It: 90 Years of Living, Loving, and Learning by Kirk Douglas
Light on Life: The Yoga Journey to Wholeness, Inner Peace, and Ultimate Freedom by B.K.S. Iyengar, John J. Evans and Douglas Abrams
The Folly of Fools: The Logic of Deceit and Self-Deception in Human Life
The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz
The Illustrated A Brief History of Time / The Universe in a Nutshell by Stephen Hawking
The Art and Craft of Coffee: An Enthusiast's Guide to Selecting, Roasting, and Brewing Exquisite Coffee by Kevin Sinnott
Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions by Ben Mezrich
Zen and the Art of Poker: Timeless Secrets to Transform Your Game
Double or Nothing: How Two Friends Risked It All to Buy One of Las Vegas' Legendary Casinos
by Tom Breitling with Cal Fussman,
Leisureguy's Guide to Gourmet Shaving - Fifth Edition: Shaving Made Enjoyable by Michael Ham
Friends Forever: A Novel by Danielle Steel
Raquel: Beyond the Cleavage by Raquel Welch
All My Life: A Memoir by Susan Lucci
Bossypants by Tina Fey
Gabby: A Story of Courage and Hope by Gabrielle Giffords
DVD/BLU-RAYS
==============
Planet Earth
Life
Human Planet
Frozen Planet
The Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show (Collector's Edition)
Reilly - Ace of Spies
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy(BBC miniseries and/or the movie version)
Smiley's People(BBC miniseries)
A Perfect Spy(BBC miniseries)
Celine Dion: Live in Las Vegas - A New Day
American Experience - Las Vegas - An Unconventional History
All In: The Poker Movie
Inside Job
Terminator 2: Judgment Day Skynet Edition
MUSIC
=======
The Beatles 1
Frank Sinatra: Best of The Best Deluxe Edition
Dino: The Essential Dean Martin
Romanza - Andrea Bocelli
Amore - Andrea Bocelli
Concerto, One Night in Central Park - Andrea Bocelli
Dream With Me - Jackie Evancho
Illuminations - Josh Groban
Speak Now: World Tour Live - Taylor Swift
Stronger - Kelly Clarkson
Hit Man Returns [CD/DVD] - David Foster
Isles of Wonder: Music for the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games
Skyfall soundtrack
The Best Of Bond... James Bond 50th Anniv. soundtrack
BAG AND ACCESSORIES
=======================
Tommy Hilfiger Wallet, Brighton Passcase
Perry Ellis Portfolio, 10 Piece Grooming Set
Perry Ellis Portfolio, Zip Top Travel Kit
MEN'S GROOMING & PERSONAL CARE
=================================
Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power Razor
Gillette Fusion Fusion Phantom Power Razor
Silver Plated 4 Piece Shave Set
Solid Brass 4 Piece Shave Set
Remington Titanium Nose & Ear Trimmer
ELECTRONICS/GADGETS
=====================
Bose® - QuietComfort® 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® Headphones - Silver
Bose® - AE2i Audio Headphones
Beats By Dr. Dre - Monster Solo High-Definition Over-the-Ear Headphones with ControlTalk - Black
Model: 132711-00
Flat Panel Speakers by Sakar International
Jawbone JBG01MS Icon Bluetooth Headset with Noise Assassin 2.5 - Mesh
Jawbone JBG01SA Icon Suede Bluetooth Headset
Toys/Kid Stuff
=============
Pokemon
Ninjago
Ben 10
Spy Gear stuff
Transformers
Stuffed Animals
MISC
=====
iTune gift card
Starbuck gift card
Target gift card
Macy's gift card
Ann Taylor gift card
Sports Authority gift card
One year Costco membership(IF no one has one or has not renew it yet)
MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION
========================
Entertainment Weekly
Smart Money
Money
The Economist
Eye Spy
Counterterrorism
Soldier Of Fortune
Men's Health
Golf Digest
Casino Player
O, The Oprah Magazine
In Style
Self
Lucky
Good Housekeeping
Cook's Illustrated
Las Vegas
Bluff
Golf Magazine
Los Angeles Magazine
Home Theater
Sound and Vision
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