Mum slammed for buying brand new £46k Mercedes Benz for nine-year-old daughter
By Sophie Roberts, Lifestyle and Travel Editor - The Daily Star
A mum faced backlash after she bought her nine-year-old a pricey Mercedes Benz car.
Roxy Jacenko spent an eye-watering $84,500 AUD (around £46,000) on the luxury vehicle for her daughter Pixie.
Even though her child is too young to drive, the PR mogul insists she purchased the motor for its “extra safety features”.
She told news.com.au : “It's of utmost importance to me that both she and her brother Hunter travel safely on the roads when going to and from school so I purchased a car for her.
“Obviously she doesn’t drive it, she is driven in it as is her brother to and from school and for any activities…
“Given the number of fatalities on our roads their safety is so important so if it means buying a car that has extra safety features that’s what I’ll do.”
The Australian businesswoman’s explanation hasn’t gone down well with everyone.
On Instagram, she was criticised for sharing a picture of the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class.
She showed the car being serviced, writing: “Visits today from the finautofinishing for Pixie’s car.”
One commenter remarked: “Seriously? A car for someone who can’t drive for how many years.”
Another said: “Please tell me this is a stitch up! It has to be!”
A third asked: “How can a child have a car?”
And a fourth added: “What use does the car have to a nine-year-old?
“Trying not to judge, I’m just trying to understand.”
Despite the backlash, some defended Roxy and agreed safety is important when buying motors.
A commenter said: “Roxy I have the same car and agree. Safety first no matter what their age is.”
Another remarked: “Lovely car! And just in case people are silly I’m sure Pixie doesn't have a licence yet but one day she will.
“So what. Good on Roxy and Ollie for being successful enough to buy their kids cars.”
And a third admitted: “If we all had the chance to do the same, we would.”
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