Kids these days (Facebook ad humor)

"Maxima Speed" (maximaspeed)
10/14/2019 at 12:53 • Filed to: None

Kid in this Facebook ad is upset at getting a Buick Estate Wagon. Downright un grateful. I’d be thrilled if this had been my first vehicle, V8, RWD, super comfortable, enough room for friends, and stylish design. What’s not to love? #kidsthesedays

DISCUSSION (29)

SBA Thanks You For All The Fish > Maxima Speed
10/14/2019 at 13:04

I love’s me a good Roadie Wagon... BTW.

For Sweden > Maxima Speed
10/14/2019 at 13:05

There is no truth in advertising

facw > Maxima Speed
10/14/2019 at 13:11

My experience as a teenager was that we were all just happy with the independence of having cars, and no one was especially concerned about having a “cool” car. A few people had newer cars (mostly because their parents were concerned about their safety) , most people had standard hand-me-downs, a few had old beaters, and they were all fine. One guy had an RX-7, but only because his dad died and left it too him, which isn’t really a great deal.

Also I would consider the wagon a cool car (look at that sunroof!) but I’ll admit my tastes are probably not a direct overlap with kids two decades my junior.

Chuckles > facw
10/14/2019 at 13:14

I was thrilled to get the keys to our 94 Plymouth Voyager (in 2002). You could throw 6-10 of your friends in there and go anywhere you wanted.

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > Maxima Speed
10/14/2019 at 13:15

I’d be thrilled if I got one today even

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Maxima Speed
10/14/2019 at 13:20

No parent would ever give their teen son a Roadmaster Wagon for their first car. For... obvious reasons.

QCGoose > For Sweden
10/14/2019 at 13:20

Agreed; just look at Chevy.

jimz > facw
10/14/2019 at 13:24

“independence” today is ignoring everyone while staring at their phones with AirPods in their ears.

ranwhenparked > Maxima Speed
10/14/2019 at 13:24

Seriously - I specifically sought out a Fleetwood from that era was I was ca. 20 years old, even then, they were kind of hard to find. Fantastic cars.

jimz > Maxima Speed
10/14/2019 at 13:25

This commercial made me stabby when I saw it.

“yes, why should your 17-year-old infant have to deal with a scary flat tire when he can call someone instead?”

ttyymmnn > Maxima Speed
10/14/2019 at 13:36

Dat wood doe.

Deal Killer - Powered by Focus > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
10/14/2019 at 13:41

As a parent of a teenage boy who has a girlfriend, no kidding. I know what I was like when I was his age, no way I’m giving him a hotel room on wheels.

For Sweden > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
10/14/2019 at 13:42

Many parents recognize their teen sons have zero chance of having sex anywhere, let along in a car.

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > For Sweden
10/14/2019 at 13:44

On the contrary--- yeah never mind

Dogsatemypants > Maxima Speed
10/14/2019 at 14:07

Kids these days. I bet he wants a vape pen and a moped instead.

ranwhenparked > Dogsatemypants
10/14/2019 at 14:41

Electric scooter maybe.

Wait, yes, you're right, hipsters are doing mopeds now.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > For Sweden
10/14/2019 at 14:45

I uh actually meant it’d be horribly unsafe in a crash and very expensive to keep gassed up

Get your mind out of the gutter

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
10/14/2019 at 14:49

My first car was mom’s hand-me-down Dasher wagon, but the back was full of speakers so there was little chance of having sex in there. My sister got an ancient Accord hatchback. Her son’s first car? A brand new BMW X2 that he wrecked on the way home from the dealership...

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
10/14/2019 at 14:51

Ah! I remember your tales of that... bonehead. Didn’t he get it replaced with another brand new bimmer?

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
10/14/2019 at 14:59

After months and months of repairs, including a brand-new engine (!) and a rental car (that a 16-year old with a shit driving record shouldn’t be driving), I believe that he finally has his original X2 back. Knowing my BIL it’s probably a lease, so watch the fuck out if you go to buy a CPO X2 in a few years...

PatBateman > Maxima Speed
10/14/2019 at 15:35

Enough room for *friend.

And activities.

PatBateman > ttyymmnn
10/14/2019 at 15:40

Excuse me, kind sir, but I would like to tell you that my high school is having their 50th anniversary homecoming this weekend, and K. Taylor is inviting all of the former band members back for a special “alumni band” performance. There will be people that you remember.

I’m not saying that you should go, but it would be entertaining because the alums are sure to be turrble. I’ll be in Houston for the event.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
10/14/2019 at 16:04

As someone who did things in a Nissan Pulsar NX, the car doesn’t matter, you get it in when and where you can.

ttyymmnn > PatBateman
10/14/2019 at 16:11

I’ll be playing with the ASO that night. Might be fun, though.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
10/14/2019 at 16:41

ya know the likelihood of me buying any kind of X2 any time are kind of low but yeah thanks for the heads up

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness
10/14/2019 at 16:42

A Pulsar NX! How!

I thought an Elantra was tight...

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
10/14/2019 at 16:45

Good save...good save.

jimz > For Sweden
10/14/2019 at 19:56

hell, I didn’t. being a teenage guy with a car doesn’t automatically make you attractive or desirable.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
10/15/2019 at 06:49

T-Tops man, T-Tops.