What's the psychology behind this?

[bjl584]

I don't get that. I'd never hand a brand new driver the keys to a $50,000 ride. They are probably going to dent, ding, and beat the life out of it.

Sounds like a case of parents trying to show off to other parents.

My first car was a 1987 Pontiac Sunbird. I think it was $2500. This was back in 1996.

[GoodSteward]

My wife actually suggested that I do that when DD wanted a car - sell her mine and get myself a new one. The problem is that I really like my car. Yes it's 12 years old but it's a Camry XLE fully loaded with everything. It would cost a bundle to replace. I wasn't handing that over to my daughter.

My favorite car was my first car. A 1998 Camry. It rode better than all the cars I've tried since, including a 2007 Avalon. Everything now is supposed to be "sporty," which is another word for STIFF SUSPENSION. I can't stand it. I don't want a massive granny car that floats, but I also do not want to feel every bump in the road either. I'm not racing. That camry was much better than stuff today, including the newer camrys.

I spoiled my son a little for graduation.

Picture didn't show, but the search you tried to post is a Toyota 4Runner TForce? I assume you leased that? I guess you hold the key to what the psychology is. Why'd you do it?

[TexasHusker]

Picture didn't show, but the search you tried to post is a Toyota 4Runner TForce? I assume you leased that? I guess you hold the key to what the psychology is. Why'd you do it?

This isn’t a new 4Runner, but close (2016). This isn’t his first car - he drives a 2005 Tacoma with around 180K on it. He’s going to college about 5 hours away so Toyota reliability did factor. My son has been a model kid throughout his life, scored about $50K in scholarships, so we wanted to reward him. He loves camping, hiking, and fly fishing so this is something he can enjoy for many years.

We didn’t lease this one - it’s all his.

[TexasHusker]

Here's that graduation bad boy!

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[LivingAlmostLarge]

that is a very nice car. LOL. Hopefully it'll last till 35.

[TexasHusker]

that is a very nice car. LOL. Hopefully it'll last till 35.

I think Toyotas kind of last until you get tired of them? lol

[GoodSteward]

I think Toyotas kind of last until you get tired of them? lol

Pretty much. lol