>I first thought of that car a "piece of shit" little car. 

This is an interesting observation. I think it is quite common, when we have an impression of the way something is, *before* we actually have one ourselves. Once it is ours, our relationship changes and we start to see the pros and reduce the cons. 

>It is mostly Pride that drives people to steal for survival, simply because they do not want to ask for help when they need it.

I think this is the thing when actually needing help  but I think that these kids aren't in that shape yet - they are doing it because they are unwilling to help themselves.