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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wow. If OP and family are billionaires and are used to getting and having whatever they want, then I can understand this question, but I assume they are not because I don't the question would be asked in those circumstances.

I assume OP can afford this car, so that's not the issue. But a child who'd even ASK for a $40k car is shocking to me. My kids are much younger but I will be doing all I can to make sure that they don't become as entitled as this. I would seriously be questioning my parenting and the values I'd instilled in my child.

My parents could easily have afforded a very expensive car for me, and they were concerned about safety so they didn't want me to drive an old car, so they got me a 2nd hand (2 year old) small VW, which was worth around $10k. The idea of a 17 year old driving a huge brand new jeep is just embarrassing to me. We moved here from abroad (yes, I know I will now be told that my opinion is completely invalid, or that I should go back home) and love most things about it here, but this particular aspect of American culture really disturbs me.[/quote]

+1, and I grew up on the east coast.  It's this particular microcosm of DC though.  As well as some wealthy areas in the northeast and san fran area.
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