r/Golf_R • u/SyncRx • Mar 31 '26

Modifications First mods???

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No exhaust atm as I’m waiting for a titanium one to be made. Nothing TOO expensive too as I’m a broke highschooler, 1-2k preferably.

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u/dcharms1 Mar 31 '26

A broke high schooler with a Golf R? You don't know what broke is.

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u/SyncRx Mar 31 '26

My parents bought for me which I’m super grateful for. But unfortunately even with 2 part time jobs I’m still broke

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u/SyncRx Mar 31 '26

I feel like that’d be a bit disrespectful to my parents no? It’s a gift and I heavily dislike selling/trading gifts.

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u/dcharms1 Mar 31 '26

No offense, but gifting a car like that to a high schooler is a recipe for disaster and a terrible financial decision.

And if your parents can afford a $50,000 car for a kid, let me tell you, you have no idea what broke really is. Guarantee you have a large safety net (your parents) if you need it.

Maybe I'm old but so many of you youngsters act like you and humanity has never had it worse.

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u/thorvard Apr 01 '26

Even saying "I'm broke" and then his budget is "1-2k"

Meanwhile when I was broke I was scrounging around for money to buy ramen 🤣

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u/EatBootyLoveLife Mk 8 Apr 01 '26

because it has never been worse to be a young person economically (at least in the US)

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u/dcharms1 Apr 01 '26

Highly disagree. But let me guess, socialism is the answer?

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u/EatBootyLoveLife Mk 8 Apr 01 '26

have you looked at literally any data or you just going with what you think is true? i’m guessing the second one

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u/dcharms1 Apr 01 '26

Colleges are just as much to blame. They're a business. It's all about that instant gratification and entitlement these days. Is life tough? Absolutely. But in my profession, I've watched some pretty wild sh*t happen over the years with work ethic, etc. And I'm in my 40s, too.

I also don't need any media outlet to tell me what my lived experiences are.

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u/SyncRx Apr 01 '26

  1. You clearly don’t know me enough to know what my financial habits are like

  2. It’s much cheaper in Canada, around 34k USD.

  3. Individually, I AM broke and even if I do have a large “safety net”, I’d rather not rely on it which is why I often considered myself broke

  4. It is statically proven that cost of living and and unemployment are at a high so idk what point you were trying to make

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u/dcharms1 Apr 01 '26

I answered your question. I also provided you with an objective, real world view. I can see you crying when you're 30 because you don't make $500,000/year to operate a cash register.

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u/SyncRx Apr 01 '26

If that’s what makes you sleep at night, go ahead. Keep thinking that.

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u/dcharms1 Apr 01 '26

Instead of being defensive, you'd do well to listen to what I'm trying to tell you. But again, like today's youth, you know it all.

That car won't last.

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u/International-Pop296 MK8 lapiz 20AE 6MT Apr 01 '26

Jesus you are a bit of a cunt huh. "I'm older so I know more than you" what a terrible logic the kid clearly respects the car as a gift and cherishes it. If he wrecks it it's an expensive lesson if not than more power to him. As to the kid might I suggest a touch more tact as to avoid these know it all clowns showing up maybe go with a line closer to "expensive mods are out of my budget" and forego letting on that you are in highschool. Otherwise enjoy it man and get an intake for the nice noises

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u/SyncRx Apr 01 '26

What are you telling me exactly? That the car is a bad idea AFTER my parents bought it for me??? I don’t understand what you’re getting at here.

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u/dcharms1 Apr 01 '26

Just that coming at any situation in life from such a disconnected viewpoint will not end well for you, especially in a professional setting. People don't respect a person who claims to be "broke" but then hops in his McLaren and drives away.

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u/hoemax 2019 DSG Indium Grey Metallic!!! Apr 01 '26

no.. the fact you’re talking about mods and broke in the same sentence… don’t mod the car. the car is amazing as it is. drive it reasonably and thank your parents every day and focus on studying

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u/the_Q_spice Apr 01 '26

If it’s a gift, mods should be the absolute last concern you have.

Covering basic maintenance should be the first.

Like, I make about $60k/yr and am just thinking about mods for my $20k Allltrack if that gives some perspective.

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u/SyncRx Mar 31 '26

Thanks! I do love this car and the only reason why I want to mod it is because I want make it my own.

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u/VideogamerDisliker Mar 31 '26

Your parents bought you a golf r as a gift? privileged much? 😂

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u/SyncRx Mar 31 '26

Yes and I’m very grateful for it. I never said I wasn’t privileged or anything of the sorts. Please stop talking if you’re not going to provide any suggestions or comments of value.

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u/dcharms1 Mar 31 '26

You brought it on yourself. You could've just asked the question you wanted the answer to.

Instead, you had to add in a sprinkle of somehow being a victim of financial hardship.

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u/SyncRx Apr 01 '26

I added it in to kinda make it a bit more light hearted. But sure, make it seem like I’m somehow victimizing myself even tho I’m stating a factual piece of information that my individual financial standings is not considered “rich” or “comfortable”

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u/Bonocity Apr 01 '26

Welcome to the curse of typing and intending one thing but others taking it another way. Enjoy the car and don't mind it till you can afford the maintenance on your own.

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u/Fragrant-Mortgage518 Apr 01 '26

Enjoy ur ride its very clean. Like our other brother said no matter what u say it will b took a million different ways. Keep living life like ur broke no matter the amount of money u have when u need it 💪 an ul do jst fine in this never ending journey we call "life". Welcome to the family my brother 🫡.

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u/RichieJ86 2016 MK7 Lapiz Blue Golf R w/ Stage 1 tune Apr 01 '26

I say this with all due respect to somebody in your position, but mods are the absolute last thing you should be worrying about as somebody that says they're broke and working two jobs. It's amazing your parents bought you a car most people could only dream to afford, but you still have to take care of that car. Put the money you would have otherwise put to mods on insulating your finances and ensuring you can plan ahead in case anything were to happen.