Maybe it's just because I notice it more lately(getting old) but there are so many young,less that 21, people driving these used or new loaded Super Duty trucks (diesel or gas) and putting $1000's of dollars in modifications to them. Sometimes it seems per month too!! I could've only dreamed to have that type of cash at that age. Even my friend who has worked his tail off with his business and state job for 15 years (prob $100k+/yr total) just only recently purchased a new quad cab diesel dodge. He drove reg cabs for years. I mean I was in college those years and work just took a back seat. I guess you all just have amazing paying jobs, or live in your parents basement still .

I started with quite humble beginnings with my 1996 2wd I6 5-speed XL as a graduation gift (had 70k on it an was my fathers) and had to wait until 2008, 10 years after Super Duty was introduced, to own my first used one. Then finally a couple years ago to the used truck I have now which is great truck and couldn't feel luckier to own it. Oh the money I wasted in "mods" on that F150. After that truck I haven't "modded" one since.

Either way be happy and appreciative with what you have because many people are a lot worse off.

 

I take offense to that. I am 21. I live on my own. I have been working since I was 15 when I bought my first vehicle. I started my own business at 16. I bought my current truck when I was 19. I dissolved my business in 2011 to enter my chosen career field. I make about $10/hr as an EMT. I have not worked less 60 hours per week in as long as I can remember (baring a one month hiatus when I was laid off). I have been attending college since high school graduation, and paid for classes myself until this past semester when I was granted financial aid and tuition was waived. Have I had help along the way? Of course. Because my parents are proud that their son is making an honest attempt at life. Is it hard work? Yes. Could it be much worse? Absolutely. I know that. I am thankful for the opportunities I have been granted and the help I've had along the way. Mostly I am thankful to have a job I love, and it eases the pain. I could go twirl signs on a corner and make more (and not drive 52 miles to work) but I choose to do what I love instead. When I'm not in my ambulance, you can probably find me at the local college teaching new EMTs because this is what I love to do.

Your blanket statements are unappreciated.

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Whoa, relax. That's why this was there meaning it's a joke. You're 21 and I get it. Please don't give me the work speech as I work 3 jobs currently, have a mountain of student loans, and never told you to be a $10/hr EMT. Yes you guys are underpaid and I was once certified by NYS as an EMT. Relax. I'm just confused when guys you're age own these NEWER $35-40K trucks (not a 12 year old truck) hence the "I guess you all just have amazing paying jobs, or live in your parents basement still" But at 21 without a family comparing your life to mine is apples to oranges.

Sheesh

 

I'm pretty certain he meant that as a joke..

I've been busting my *** and buying my own things my whole life. I "get it".

 

It didn't read that way. Not to me.

I know there are kids out there flaunting daddy's money, but I just dont want to be lumped in because of my age.

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Pretty much.

 

I'll post it again as I edited it

 

AS long as a kid is working it is feasible. The way I see it is the only other bill they have is a cell phone bill. Whats a 500$ a month payment to someone who has no other financial concerns. If I didnt have a wife and 2 children id probably have a diesel crew cab dually with stacks too. Lol. More power too them. if they treat their vehicles right they can work off of that trade in for years to come.

 

Very true. I didn't have $500/month for a vehicle and I worked my tail off at that age. I had to pay insurance, rent, food, and other living expenses etc...

 

In every generation its the 80% deadbeats that give the 20% hard workers a bad name..I applaud the 20 somethings if they got 2 nickels to scratch as long as there not boarding up with the parents,, sponging..Sponging free's up money for youth to pay for things they wouldn't be able to afford if they had the real life expenses..But spending money helps out economy and its on life support as it is so spend away..20 somethings...

 

Y'all have brought a dose of reality back to this old fella.

Until challenged, I fully agreed with the original poster. Looking back however, I remember as a young soldier always having a new (expensive) vehicle. Living in the barracks, eating mess hall food, free med/dental, etc ... it was my only expense. Working side by side with older married civilians that drove old jalopies I again recall some of their jeoulous words.

Even still, many of these folks are living large. One day life events will change their economic lifestyle.

 

This is my original point. I would take back all the stupid money I spent on trucks, gizmos, gadgets, etc... as a young adult to have a nest egg built up to now get what I want for my family. I drive a jalopie but that's because I cannot afford a $600+/month bill for fuel nor do I want my truck living in the salt baths during winter.

Believe me, I was 21 once, I get it. Been there done that. Hard workers can have whatever they want it's you're money. But when you have a family there seems to be much more important things in life than a truck. But at 21 let alone 18 I couldn't see that.

Seeing as this thread took on a whole existence I didn't expect it's OK for you young bucks to own these things. I simply stated "what do you do for a living to afford this" or "are you living in your parents basement" So if you work hard, own your own business, are an aerospace engineer, and decide to spend your money there that's fine. I just find it funny readying threads of $1000's of dollars worth of mods "showing up monthly in my basement bedroom at my parents place" when I'm 21. Move out already if you have that much money.

 

Unfortunately this younger generation doesn't look at life as older gen's. They see nothing wrong living in a basement and having mom, cook,clean, and with very little bills..Take away there social gadgets and you think somebody cut off there left nut..This gen has been breastfed there whole lives, why grow up,, that would require actually working and providing for themselves..I got 2 nephews that have yet to come off the nimple,, 21 and 24..still live at home and counting..

 

Fairly new member to the 21 and up group (as of Jan. 14th).
Personally, I find this an interesting topic.

I make it a standard in my life to be able to set aside $200 per month for my SD toward maintenance. Whatever isn't used goes into the "mod" fund. Every 3-6 months I will buy a 100% unnecessary mod (train horn, on-board air, powersteps, ect.) and although I'll never see that money ever again, it keeps me happy and busy for that matter.

I have what many call a hobby Mine just so happens to take up more space than others and cost a few bucks more.

- Cheers!

 

I was originally just comparing the pictures of my humble 96 vs the stout 08 and saying I'm trying to figure out how these "young guys" afford what I have now, plus having a delivery truck show up once a month with 10 boxes. Buuuuut it instantly got off track. Ha!