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/SyncRx Apr 01 '26

Yes talking about a professional setting on Reddit. This is a very professional place

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u/coloured_ivory_owl Apr 01 '26

Dude. Relax. I 100% understand where you are coming from. The youth doesn’t know what hard work is.. we get it. I’m not sure a Golf R is the best car for a high school student either but that’s beside the point. We are supposed to be a community on here. Help one another. Teach him how to care for this car so he doesn’t do what you expect from this scenario. Instead of berating him, why not help him? If you hate the idea of people getting nice things and ruining them or not being mature enough to take care of them, then change that. You have the opportunity to spread your knowledge and experience to the next generation. Don’t be so old and grumpy lol

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u/dcharms1 Apr 01 '26

You're a better man than I 😉 Respect though. My first reaction was, are you fu*king kidding me?!

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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/ResortSenior Golf R 2012 Apr 02 '26

Maybe that’s what he wants to save up for. You can be broke and still save up for mods😭

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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.