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Teen Earns $150K SUV for Grades, Soccer
30 Oct
Summary
- Tarek El Moussa gifted his daughter a $150,000 SUV for her 16th birthday.
- The lavish gift was a reward for Taylor's 4.2 GPA and soccer MVP status.
- El Moussa emphasized the vehicle's safety features for his teen driver.
Tarek El Moussa gifted his 16-year-old daughter, Taylor, a $150,000 BMW X5 as a birthday surprise, emphasizing she had "earned" the luxury vehicle. El Moussa explained the extravagant gift was in recognition of her impressive academic record, a 4.2 GPA, and her achievement as MVP of her freshman soccer team.
Speaking on the Money Rehab podcast, El Moussa, who shares Taylor with ex-wife Christina Haack, elaborated that the surprise was important to him, particularly for the vehicle's safety features. He noted that Taylor, who has grown up with privilege, would have been content with a much simpler car, like a used Honda. He also revealed that he has been educating her on financial literacy, including investments in stocks and real estate.
Footage shared on Instagram showed Taylor's shocked reaction upon receiving the BMW X5, an emotional moment captured by Tarek, Heather El Moussa, and Christina Haack. Heather El Moussa added that Taylor was very grateful and cried upon receiving the surprise, describing her as "the best kid."
