View Poll Results: Which one should I keep?
Voters: 202. You may not vote on this poll
Sidemarkers
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 4,329
Likes: 0
From: Sri Lanka
it seems like everyone is having problems with getting their lenses.. evosport has a delay.. mbnz doesn't have them anymore...
i wonder if that site www.myroadster.net has em... just thinking outloud
i wonder if that site www.myroadster.net has em... just thinking outloud
Former Vendor of MBWorld
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,403
Likes: 21
From: South Florida
Fast Cars!
no
Originally posted by Fuzzo
it seems like everyone is having problems with getting their lenses.. evosport has a delay.. mbnz doesn't have them anymore...
i wonder if that site www.myroadster.net has em... just thinking outloud
it seems like everyone is having problems with getting their lenses.. evosport has a delay.. mbnz doesn't have them anymore...
i wonder if that site www.myroadster.net has em... just thinking outloud
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 307
Likes: 0
M3
Originally posted by c230_2k2
please let me know im interested.
where is your friend at?
please let me know im interested.
where is your friend at?
Admin Alumni
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 8,143
Likes: 19
See Garage
KJ, would you be getting lenses for the Coupe only, or the sedan, too? Given MB's statements that the body panels are not interchangeable, I would think the two are different designs (if only slightly).
I would be interested in the clear lenses (with Amber bulbs) for the sedan, only.
I would be interested in the clear lenses (with Amber bulbs) for the sedan, only.
Admin Alumni
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 8,143
Likes: 19
See Garage
Originally posted by tommy
What about your daughter's upcoming ccoupe? :p
What about your daughter's upcoming ccoupe? :p
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 307
Likes: 0
M3
Why not just pay for half of the car payments, and make her pay for the other half and the insurance.
That way, she'll learn to drive responsibly (keep insurance low), and she'll appreciate the car since she pays for half of it.
That way, you can help her out and help her be responsible at the same time. No point in being the "rich dad" that hordes the money to himself.
That way, she'll learn to drive responsibly (keep insurance low), and she'll appreciate the car since she pays for half of it.
That way, you can help her out and help her be responsible at the same time. No point in being the "rich dad" that hordes the money to himself.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
7 Craziest Things AMG Gas Ever Built
Verdad Gallardo
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Super Member
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 641
Likes: 0
From: Deerfield Beach, FL
2006 MB C230 SS 6spd, Navi
<I>Originally Posted by KJ-TypeR</I>
No point in being the "rich dad" that hordes the money to himself.
No point in being the "rich dad" that hordes the money to himself.
Admin Alumni
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 8,143
Likes: 19
See Garage
Originally posted by KJ-TypeR
That way, you can help her out and help her be responsible at the same time. No point in being the "rich dad" that hordes the money to himself.
That way, you can help her out and help her be responsible at the same time. No point in being the "rich dad" that hordes the money to himself.
I bought my daughter a 2002 Toyota Corolla last October, solving the "need" part of the equation. The understanding was that she could drive it to college for four years, and upon presentation of a diploma, I would sign the title over to her. I'm quite certain that most parents of normal means would think that more than generous. More important, my daughter was quite delighted, as she has no expectations of a Mercedes-Benz as her first car.
However, she totalled the car three weeks later with 420 miles on the odo. (Her fault. Insurance paid up then promptly cancelled my policy.) I am waiting until she decides whether to go to a commuter school or a university where dormatory is required, before deciding on a replacement vehicle.
So, I am not a "rich dad who hordes all his money to himself." But I can assure you I'm a pretty good one. My daughter would concur.
Last edited by MB-BOB; Mar 29, 2002 at 02:45 PM.
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 12,161
Likes: 1
From: Obama Land
K Car
Originally posted by MB-BOB
A parent's job is to provide a child what they need, not necessarily what they want.
A parent's job is to provide a child what they need, not necessarily what they want.
I am not a "rich dad who hordes all his money to himself." But I can assure you I'm a pretty good one. My daughter would concur.
Just found out yesterday that we'll be having a daughter in August!! Hope I can live up to this same standard!
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,607
Likes: 0
From: On a hill overlooking San Francisco Bay
c230k, black, auto, c2 (let the sunshine in), Bose, leather, and CD
Originally posted by revstriker
Just found out yesterday that we'll be having a daughter in August!! Hope I can live up to this same standard! [/B]
Just found out yesterday that we'll be having a daughter in August!! Hope I can live up to this same standard! [/B]
That is so great congrats! Time to get that Benz baby seat.
Cheers,
Beth
Admin Alumni
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 8,143
Likes: 19
See Garage
Congrats, Revstriker!!! Before you know it, she'll be asking for those keys...
For you, tommy.... :p :p :p :p Shouldn't you be on a plane about now?
For you, tommy.... :p :p :p :p Shouldn't you be on a plane about now?
Last edited by MB-BOB; Mar 29, 2002 at 03:12 PM.
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 307
Likes: 0
M3
Hey MB-BOB, I think you should make your daughter pay every penny of her insurance.
If she totals a new car and it's her fault...I think the sting of paying the insurance premiums on her own is fair.
Why not use the money insurance gave you for the corolla to help buy her anything she wants...any amount above and beyond what you got from insurance would have to be paid by her.
I think kids gotta pay their own insurance so they drive safely and responsibly. Otherwise, when they do something like total a car and insurance pays for it, they think "Ha...I'm insured...no worries".
What do you think?
If she totals a new car and it's her fault...I think the sting of paying the insurance premiums on her own is fair.
Why not use the money insurance gave you for the corolla to help buy her anything she wants...any amount above and beyond what you got from insurance would have to be paid by her.
I think kids gotta pay their own insurance so they drive safely and responsibly. Otherwise, when they do something like total a car and insurance pays for it, they think "Ha...I'm insured...no worries".
What do you think?
Admin Alumni
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 8,143
Likes: 19
See Garage
Originally posted by KJ-TypeR
Hey MB-BOB, I think you should make your daughter pay every penny of her insurance.
Why not use the money insurance gave you for the corolla to help buy her anything she wants...any amount above and beyond what you got from insurance would have to be paid by her.
Hey MB-BOB, I think you should make your daughter pay every penny of her insurance.
Why not use the money insurance gave you for the corolla to help buy her anything she wants...any amount above and beyond what you got from insurance would have to be paid by her.
My daughter is the youngest of three. The elder siblings wanted to goof-off and get jobs rather than earn scholarships to college, so I made them pay full freight on their insurance (but at least it was on my policy so they got some breaks). It didn't seem to have a measurable affect on their safe driving, though.
As far as applying the insurance money toward a more expensive car of her dreams... well, that runs more toward the "buying the kid what they want" end of the spectrum, which is a NO for me. My job is to provide reliable, practical transportation. She can buy style on her own nickel later. Once you have kids of your own, you will understand. Or, maybe not.
However, this is not an issue in my household, because my daughter only wants something reliable with 4 wheels (she's not into cars).
Super Member
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 641
Likes: 0
From: Deerfield Beach, FL
2006 MB C230 SS 6spd, Navi
Originally posted by revstriker
Just found out yesterday that we'll be having a daughter in August!! Hope I can live up to this same standard! [/B]
Just found out yesterday that we'll be having a daughter in August!! Hope I can live up to this same standard! [/B]
PS Regarding MB-BOB's replies I too agree 100%. However I'll keep my guns in check.
Regards
Wyatt
Last edited by WyattEarp; Mar 30, 2002 at 02:11 AM.
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 307
Likes: 0
M3
Originally posted by MB-BOB
I made her pay the deductible for the accident, for starters, and yes, I agree kids should help pay (at least a portion) of the insurance, especially if they're working. If they don't have a job so that they can carry a 3.70 GPA in their studies, then I help more.
My daughter is the youngest of three. The elder siblings wanted to goof-off and get jobs rather than earn scholarships to college, so I made them pay full freight on their insurance (but at least it was on my policy so they got some breaks). It didn't seem to have a measurable affect on their safe driving, though.
As far as applying the insurance money toward a more expensive car of her dreams... well, that runs more toward the "buying the kid what they want" end of the spectrum, which is a NO for me. My job is to provide reliable, practical transportation. She can buy style on her own nickel later. Once you have kids of your own, you will understand. Or, maybe not.
However, this is not an issue in my household, because my daughter only wants something reliable with 4 wheels (she's not into cars).
I made her pay the deductible for the accident, for starters, and yes, I agree kids should help pay (at least a portion) of the insurance, especially if they're working. If they don't have a job so that they can carry a 3.70 GPA in their studies, then I help more.
My daughter is the youngest of three. The elder siblings wanted to goof-off and get jobs rather than earn scholarships to college, so I made them pay full freight on their insurance (but at least it was on my policy so they got some breaks). It didn't seem to have a measurable affect on their safe driving, though.
As far as applying the insurance money toward a more expensive car of her dreams... well, that runs more toward the "buying the kid what they want" end of the spectrum, which is a NO for me. My job is to provide reliable, practical transportation. She can buy style on her own nickel later. Once you have kids of your own, you will understand. Or, maybe not.
However, this is not an issue in my household, because my daughter only wants something reliable with 4 wheels (she's not into cars).
You got any boys?
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,607
Likes: 0
From: On a hill overlooking San Francisco Bay
c230k, black, auto, c2 (let the sunshine in), Bose, leather, and CD
Originally posted by MB-BOB
However, this is not an issue in my household, because my daughter only wants something reliable with 4 wheels (she's not into cars).
However, this is not an issue in my household, because my daughter only wants something reliable with 4 wheels (she's not into cars).
Last edited by galaxygrrl; Mar 30, 2002 at 04:01 AM.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 2,332
Likes: 1
From: Bloomington, IN
1997 Toyota Tacoma 4x4
MB-BOB sounds completely rational to me. I bought my first car when I was 16 with my own money that I earned, as well as paid the insurance premiums, paid for gas and maintenance, all with my own money. Doing it that way, I learned to care for and appreciate the car more, because I had earned it.
Admin Alumni
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 8,143
Likes: 19
See Garage
Originally posted by KJ-TypeR
Sounds fair to me! =) You got any boys?
Sounds fair to me! =) You got any boys?
Please answer my question. Are you going to get some clear lens assemblies for the Sedan, too?
Last edited by MB-BOB; Mar 30, 2002 at 08:04 PM.
Former Vendor of MBWorld
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,403
Likes: 21
From: South Florida
Fast Cars!
coupe neon?
Originally posted by MB-BOB
KJ, yep, the first is a boy, er young man, who will be 25 this Summer. He drives a 2000 Dodge Neon, which he proudly bought all by himself. (He says his Neon looks like the Coupe, and some on this site would agree.) He's eyeing the new Neon SRT(?) when it comes out.
Please answer my question. Are you going to get some clear lens assemblies for the Sedan, too?
KJ, yep, the first is a boy, er young man, who will be 25 this Summer. He drives a 2000 Dodge Neon, which he proudly bought all by himself. (He says his Neon looks like the Coupe, and some on this site would agree.) He's eyeing the new Neon SRT(?) when it comes out.
Please answer my question. Are you going to get some clear lens assemblies for the Sedan, too?
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 579
Likes: 0
From: bucks county
black on black 2k2-230k auto/c1/c5/c7/k2c/COMAND/TELEAID/Stage II HIDS
Originally posted by MB-BOB
Please answer my question. Are you going to get some clear lens assemblies for the Sedan, too?
Please answer my question. Are you going to get some clear lens assemblies for the Sedan, too?
