Breaking News: Parents Trade in Son's Car for Scholarship Present: Jeep Wrangler with 30 inch Wheels
In what can only be described as a questionable move, the parents of 18-year-old Paul Webb traded in his 2014 Cadillac CTS with 70,000 miles for a 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary Edition with 30 inch wheels. All in the name of a scholarship present.
While the Jeep may have been a more expensive vehicle, with a price tag of $26k, it's also less fuel-efficient, getting just 18 miles per gallon. And considering the amount of driving most college students do, Paul could end up spending a small fortune just on gas.
But Paul seems to be happy with his new ride. "I've always wanted a Jeep," he told local reporters. "And the fact that my parents got it for me as a scholarship present just shows how much they believe in me."
But why such a lavish gift for a scholarship present? Surely a gift card to the campus bookstore would have sufficed. We reached out to Paul's parents for comment, but they were not available. However, a source close to the family hinted that the scholarship might not be quite what it seems. There are rumors that it's not a merit-based scholarship, but rather one of those "pay to play" deals.
If that's the case, it would certainly explain the need for a flashy present to distract from the less-than-savory nature of the scholarship. And what better way to do that than with a Jeep Wrangler with 30 inch wheels. It's the perfect distraction from any unpleasant truths.
But don't worry, Paul. Even if your parents did have to pay for your scholarship, at least you'll be riding in style. And who knows, maybe with all those off-roading adventures you'll be having, you'll stumble upon a hidden scholarship opportunity that doesn't involve losing your Cadillac. One can only hope.
