bellalyssa wrote:First... not to come off rude but you did ask for advice.
You didn't come off rude at all. And also, I actually didn't ask for advice.
And also, let me try to be a bit less fat-headed right now.
So I probably won't punch anyone. Unless you actually start insulting me to my face. Then I might get pissed.
I don't want to cause any major friction, and it was pretty stupid for me to post this. But I had to try to get my point across somehow.
Let me state my intentions with modding my car: I
do want to make my car more fun to drive and a bit quicker.
I am
not looking to win any races or beat anyone.
Remember,
I am only a teenager. That being said, I know just about everyone here has more experience with modding cars and cars in general than I do, but that doesn't mean I haven't considered what I'm doing. I know this could end up costing a decent amount of money. But at the same time, I could spend a few thousand on this car if I end up getting a turbo, or a few hundred if I end up going with springs, shocks, intake, some of the more basic stuff.
However, that being said, a new car is
not an option any time soon. I've mentioned it before, and I'll say it again. This car was not purchased for me, but it was handed down to me because my dad got a new car when he finished paying off this car because it was an option at the time. Either way, I can't afford a new car. I won't be able to afford a new car any time within the near or distant (10-15 years) future. The car isn't worth much. It's not like I could sell it and take what money I would spend on mods to get a fast car.
As for saving the money for school, well here's the deal. I'm going to end up out of state at a private school. Meaning any money I spend on the car won't begin to make any sort of largely noticeable difference in the amount I will end up spending to go to school.
And I am quick to admit, that I'm not always the best with saving money. When I get enough money, I tend to spend it, especially when I have something in mind that I want to buy. Examples: video card for my computer, computer case, iPods, and sound equipment for my car. Once I set my mind on something, I either save up for it and get it, or end up spending the money on something else I end up wanting.
I was pretty rude, and I apologize. At the same time, I don't appreciate being treated as though I am still a little kid. Yes, technically I am not an adult. But I'm also not stupid. I may only be 16, but I do think things through (well, maybe not so much with the first post I made in this thread). I also actually didn't appreciate getting told (whether you intended it to come across that way or not, that's how it came across to me) how to spend my money and what to do when I never asked for advice on what to do.
I am pretty mad at reconbygod for telling me to save my money to buy friends because I'm 12. First off, (whether this sounds stupid or not, but) I found that comment to be stupid seeing as 12 year olds cant drive. I know that it wasn't meant to be taken literally, but I will be perfectly honest and say I have no respect for you. You may be in the military, but that doesn't mean anything. You seem pretty immature in my mind, throwing out childish insults. Not to mention you jumped right on the "save for a fast car" bandwagon (well, not much of a bandwagon) with erod. Yet you still complain about your "fast" MS3.
I was talking with mog (not trying to drag him into this) last night, and I agreed with him and would like to point out that just because someone is in the military doesn't earn you automatic respect. There are the people like Matt who joined, served their time, actually saw combat, and came back. Matt earned my respect by doing that. He has disabled veteran plates, and I'll always appreciate and respect him for his service. Then there are the young guys who join up thinking they are heroes automatically for signing up. You seem more like a young hot-head than anything else in my mind.
Again, I apologize for being rude and possibly insulting any of you, but respect is also a two way street. I'll respect you more when you show some respect for me and my decisions. I may be young, but don't discount me as being someone who doesn't think things through or consider the consequences of actions.
And Justin, I know he was baiting me, and I know I took it. But let me also say this as well, joke or not, it was a dumb thing to post imo, which is why I responded.
And I also want to say, I've spent about 40 minutes typing this, so please don't go down the road saying I'm only apologizing because people told me to. I get that a lot at home and I hate it. I seriously can't think of a time where my sister hasn't accused me of apologizing only because I was told to. I am not apologizing because people have told me to. I am apologizing because I am sincerely sorry for acting like a dick. I was pretty mad, and it's probably because I am still young and have plenty to learn. I try to be nice when I can, but sometimes between what happens outside these forums combined with what people say online, it just gets to be too much. I am not divulging any details, but to be frank, my home life has been really stressful for the last 8 years due to what's happened with my family, and sometimes it can help to let frustration out. I try my best not to attack anyone or get mad at people who don't deserve it, but sometimes it just become a lot for a 16/17 year old to handle. I'm sorry for being rude and calling people names, it was childish and immature. I am truly sorry.
And then there's Ian, who has an unhealthy obsession with cats
Jk!
