I was given my sisters old car (she went to college out of state and didn't want to take it). She wrecked it so it was 3 different colors (dad fixed it fter the wreck). I never once asked for it to be painted, I didn't care what it looked like I was just happy to have a car. I didn't have to pay insurance as long as I didn't get any tickets. (Seeing what my parents paid for my insurance was a big incentive not to get a ticket).

My kids (6&8) already know we will match what ever they save for a car. I'm thinking we should of put a limit on what we'll pay though, because my 8 yr old already had about $250 saved up for his car. They also have to buy their own toys. DD saved for several months to buy her first big toy ($30) and she was so excited paying for it all by herself and takes better care of that toy then anything else she has. They get a set amount of money when we go cloths shopping. They learned early it's better to get 2 or 3 pair of cheaper jeans instead of one pair of expensive ones. When they need shoes I'll set a limit and if they want ones that cost more they can pay the extra. They get their money from b-days, doing extra stuff around the house and helping other people. DS rode his bike a few blocks to water some peoples lawn (they reseeded a few spots) while they were on vacation. They've sold some of their stuff at a garage sale (they're already looking for stuff to sell this summer). They also have a couple geckos that they take care of and breed, then sell the babies.