West Palm Beach Area Meet/Chit Chat - 561

[MasterNele03]

I live near 6th and haverhill but I work at forest hill and I-95 but I can't meet wherever I don't mind driving my GTI

[CaptainQualude]

The kid got off easy.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe...rticle1574334/

[E36_M3]

The kid got off easy.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe...rticle1574334/

You cant make the kid suffer his whole life repaying 20k. I think he'll be much more careful next time. I did the same thing with my car when my foot slipped off the clutch...

[71sbeetle]

You cant make the kid suffer his whole life repaying 20k. I think he'll be much more careful next time. I did the same thing with my car when my foot slipped off the clutch...

the "kid" is probably older than you, you still have a lot of growing up to do

[E36_M3]

the "kid" is probably older than you, you still have a lot of growing up to do

Also, his parents were thinking of how to "punish" him, so I doubt he is older than 19. Probably more like 16.

Dont we all.

[Big Cojones]

I live near 6th and haverhill but I work at forest hill and I-95 but I can't meet wherever I don't mind driving my GTI

PM me a number and I can get it done. I thought I was going to be able to make it friday but I have unexpected family coming down.
Thanks

[CaptainQualude]

You cant make the kid suffer his whole life repaying 20k. I think he'll be much more careful next time. I did the same thing with my car when my foot slipped off the clutch...

I think it wasn't just being careless. It was being untrustworthy. It's one thing to borrow keys to turn on a stereo, & another to go ahead & turn on a car you have no idea how to drive. There was no way that car launched that hard by just turning the key one position too far. He at the very least needs to pay to fix the garage damage so that he doesn't screw his father with a rate increase & loss of his discounts. If Porsche insists on him not paying the deducible, then he got off lightly just by paying to fix the garage. I understand people make mistakes, but they need to do whatever it is that needs to be done to make things right.

[E36_M3]

I think it wasn't just being careless. It was being untrustworthy. It's one thing to borrow keys to turn on a stereo, & another to go ahead & turn on a car you have no idea how to drive. There was no way that car launched that hard by just turning the key one position too far. He at the very least needs to pay to fix the garage damage so that he doesn't screw his father with a rate increase & loss of his discounts. If Porsche insists on him not paying the deducible, then he got off lightly just by paying to fix the garage. I understand people make mistakes, but they need to do whatever it is that needs to be done to make things right.

Well, hes a spoiled rich kid, so his dad "making him get a job" was probably punishment enough.

[vwsparky]

Well, hes a spoiled rich kid, so his dad "making him get a job" was probably punishment enough.

How is he a spoiled rich kid?

[5speedsteve]

im so out of the loop i have g60 swap and no time to finish it. Is there a shop north of Miami that does custom vw work?

[lil_kano]

im so out of the loop i have g60 swap and no time to finish it. Is there a shop north of Miami that does custom vw work?

what kind of custom work? you should contact a few local corrado guys. There are quite a few that know their sh!t...

[5speedsteve]

i have all the parts i just need to get it wired

[vwsparky]

im so out of the loop i have g60 swap and no time to finish it. Is there a shop north of Miami that does custom vw work?

Wolfcars

[5speedsteve]

i will call them 2morro

[71sbeetle]

Wolfcars

[E36_M3]

How is he a spoiled rich kid?

The dad obviously makes lots of cash, the kid has never had to work and it seems that the money to fix the stuff wasn't as big of an issue as the act of breaking it. Sure, the dad didnt want to have to fix that stuff, but I dont think it was the money that he cared about. My parents would have made me pay to fix it because they wouldn't be able to just write a check for the door and forget about it.

[vwsparky]

The dad obviously makes lots of cash, the kid has never had to work and it seems that the money to fix the stuff wasn't as big of an issue as the act of breaking it. Sure, the dad didnt want to have to fix that stuff, but I dont think it was the money that he cared about. My parents would have made me pay to fix it because they wouldn't be able to just write a check for the door and forget about it.

That doesnt make him spoiled. The kid is young not every kid works from the age of 14 or so. And it said at the start that he "returned from summer job hunting, accompanied by a friend". Thats your parents not his. Not the kids fault that his parents have the money to be able to 'write check for the door and forget about it." Im pritty sure it wasnt just forgotten about anyway. Its a life lesson for the kid. Things do happen. No need for the hate just because the kid may have a easyer or nicer life then you.

[CaptainQualude]

The dad obviously makes lots of cash, the kid has never had to work and it seems that the money to fix the stuff wasn't as big of an issue as the act of breaking it. Sure, the dad didnt want to have to fix that stuff, but I dont think it was the money that he cared about. My parents would have made me pay to fix it because they wouldn't be able to just write a check for the door and forget about it.

His dad is a journalist. How much money do you think he makes? He's not raking it in like say J.K. Rowling.

Edit: "My wife and I decided that Will would have to repay our insurance deductibles and discount losses by getting a summer job. The total would be about $750. Porsche’s deductible on the car was $10,000. I offered to pay it. Mr. Bye said no."

No where does it say he'll just write a check. No where does it say how he'd pay for it. Second mortgage, home equity loan, credit card?

"My garage door was replaced last week, along with the door tracks, opener and door frame. I spent seven hours working alongside the installer. Total cost was $2,700. My insurance deductible was $500. I lose my no-claims insurance discount for three years."

Why would he spend 7 hours working on fixing the garage if he could just write a check?

[E36_M3]

That doesnt make him spoiled. The kid is young not every kid works from the age of 14 or so. And it said at the start that he "returned from summer job hunting, accompanied by a friend". Thats your parents not his. Not the kids fault that his parents have the money to be able to 'write check for the door and forget about it." Im pritty sure it wasnt just forgotten about anyway. Its a life lesson for the kid. Things do happen. No need for the hate just because the kid may have a easyer or nicer life then you.

How do you know this? We're all just speculating the kids age. IF you read my first post, I agreed with you. Its more about him not doing it again than paying 100% of the damages. I'm not hating, just saying that it must be nice to crash a Porsche and only have to pay 700 bucks. As far as money goes, he got off easy, but it wont be the last time he hears about it.

The dad probably isnt super wealthy as a journalist, but the fact that Porsche gives him a 911 to try out means that he is probably well known and doesn't just write an article in the paper. I'm sure he drives all kinds of cars and has a house that goes along with them. On top of that, the dad then payed for professional driving classes. If he was really affected by this financial, he would have never done that because all he has to do is supervise the kid next time...


BTW, I just picked up TWO 37in 1080p TVs off of craigslist for really cheap. They have a dark spot on them, but they still work great for the price I paid. If anyone is interested, I'm selling them for 100 a piece. They work great as a computer monitor.

http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/sys/2146428130.html

[71sbeetle]

BTW, I just picked up TWO 37in 1080p TVs off of craigslist for really cheap. They have a dark spot on them, but they still work great for the price I paid. If anyone is interested, I'm selling them for 100 a piece. They work great as a computer monitor.

http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/sys/2146428130.html

I'll give you $150 for both and put these by my pool

[E36_M3]

I'll give you $150 for both and put these by my pool

Come get them! Give me a call if srs.

[CaptainQualude]

I'll give you $150 for both and put these by my pool

I was thinking of doing something like that too. What about moisture issues? I was going to do an LCD on an articulating mount after the pool area is fixed.

[Love2Spool]

green VR Turbo coming soon to a neighborhood near you. who drive a green slc rado? i see you driving alot..and who drives a white gti? saw you on congress the other day

[MasterNele03]

White GTI was probably me use that road a lot and I think I might know who the rado is not sure tho

[Polos4]

See you guys tomorrow night.

[Basil Fawlty]

See you guys tomorrow night.

Thinking about blowing off out some carbon on the tpike anybody going? Directions? TIA.

[MasterNele03]

I'll be there, don't have directions but I got an address.

13897 Wellington Trace
Wellington, FL 33414

[vwsparky]

Thinking about blowing off out some carbon on the tpike anybody going? Directions? TIA.

you should come watch drifting with me and hector tomorrow

[Basil Fawlty]

you should come watch drifting with me and hector tomorrow

I love drifting, where what time?

[vwsparky]

I love drifting, where what time?

County line. Start at 5 or 6 i think. Hector knows.

[71sbeetle]

I'll be at the meet soon

[iScrape]

County line. Start at 5 or 6 i think. Hector knows.

damn i wanna go.
but zero moneys for gas at this time.

[Basil Fawlty]

...couldn't make it out Friday, wife didn't get home til almost 7:30pm from work. I guess I'll see you guys at the SoFla GTG.

[delux68]

I just came here to say "buy my wheels" I've got two sets and no car to put them on. Tires are already off.

check the sig.

[CaptainQualude]

damn i wanna go.
but zero moneys for gas at this time.

Walk Dixie Hwy. ?