posted 02-05-2002 06:06 PM                  

I think young people today are living at home longer and staying single longer. They also have a better education on average and earn good $$$ right from day one. I was hiring kids with 2 to 3 years college at $22.00 an hour when I was working, most where still at home.

We have kids still in high school driving BMW, M/B and others, of course mum and dad by them but where do they go for there first car from there. Thus a Prowler before 25.

I wish them all the best and hope they enjoy what I waited 50 years to get. like I always said "should have the money when you are young so you can enjoy things more".

posted 02-05-2002 06:30 PM                    

davidn

posted 02-06-2002 08:07 AM                  

Moral of the story...education = $$$.

Oh and I'm still driving my $1,000 1988 Nissan Stanza which I bought when I was a sophomore in high school (during the Prowler off season).

posted 02-06-2002 09:47 AM                  

When I was in school there were little NO classes in computer programing and no Prowlers out there to dream about. Only girls in short skirts and 67-69 Z28s/ Chargers/Challengers and Mustangs. The short skirts got my vote as they were easily obtainable and the cost was a matter of a dinner or two. The times were different then. Now with the computer age and the reality of making good cash, and I think kids are interested in computers so it makes it easy to study and learn. I went the Contractor route, worked hard, invested well, and have nothing to be ashamed of and am proud of my achievements. At 44 years of age, I now have a 2001 Prowler which I own (not the bank) and also did very well in the skirt dept, LOL. I would have probably wrecked the car had I had it in my twenties. I do commend you young guys that are doing well and I also agree education helps tons. Bottom line. "Nothing replaces hard work and perseverance"

Alex

posted 02-06-2002 10:37 AM                  

#1 Woman
#2 Prowler
#3 Work

** Edited to be Politically Correct

posted 02-06-2002 10:43 AM                  

Sorry - couldn't resist!

Marty

posted 02-06-2002 12:05 PM                  

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assuming that majority of people in this age category are irresponsible and not objective oriented.

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You are not necessarily incorrect with that statement. I would assume, though, that if a younger Prowler owner is able to purchase the car on their own, they have a pretty decent head on their shoulders.

I bought my Prowler when I was 26. Out of all of my friends, I am considered the most "successful". I am different from them in that when I want something, I do whatever it takes to get it. Most of the 20-25 year olds that I know expect everything now and do not want to work for it. There is, however, a very small percentage who are motivated and are willing to work for what they want.

I went to college and earned my degree while my friends were partying and "enjoying" life. I graduated and entered the work force while my friends were happy making $8 an hour. I have worked my a$$ off to get to where I am today and am very proud to say that I do own a Prowler, along with my own house and two small businesses. I am in the process of starting a third small business and looking to purchase another property. All this while my friends are figuring out which club to go to tonight or which numbers to play in the lottery. I have never relied on someone else to get what I want, nor do I wish to. I prefer to do it on my own.

"Where I am is where I am... But where I am going is up to me."

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Bill Gallagher
1999 Red
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• Exhaust With Custom Flowmatched H-Pipe
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posted 02-11-2002 07:43 AM                  

Marty