So, I've made a deal with my mother to maintain a steady job over the summer, and if all goes well and I don't blow it on every game that comes out in Q3, this car is 90% guaranteed if she continues doing well in her job. Spoiler: 2015 Subaru BRZ It's great on gas, it's actually roomy for a coupe, it's a Subaru and my family has never had issues with them, and it's pretty as hell. Opinions? Other car suggestions?
If you have the money to get something like this, then sure, it will be great. For the rest of us, I recommend Toyota vehicles as well. In my some-what limited experience in working on cars with my cousin, I can tell you Toyota's stay on the road for awhile, and most of them perform well MPG-wise. Good luck, and I hope you do manage to score such a nice car as that one.
;P my first love was a 1998 Toyota Supra. But I don't have 60K to dish out like that... ...and it's primarily an early graduation gift from my mom and dad, so they're putting 7-8K down on it, pay enough payments until I can take over (this'll be a joint-account, so it'll be building up my credit as well), and from there, it's all mine. It's a great car from what I've seen on the internet, a 6'2 guy fit in one comfortably and had no complaints driving it for hours, so that's good c:
My first car was a 2004 Ford Mustang. Being 6'4 didn't work out well in that car haha. It's always good to get one that fits you obviously. Good luck!
Whatever you do, DON'T GET A TOYOTA CELICA. My first car was a 2003 Toyota Celica, the engines have a common defect which causes your engine oil to mysteriously vanish. This issue stumped the mechanic, the engine he replaced it with had the same exact issue, the third engine was the charm though (no weird oil issue). I wasted about $5k in engine/misc repairs on that heap of junk.
Firstly, if your family is able to support the purchase, sure. Here are a couple of things to consider: Will you be paying the insurance and putting the gas in the vehicle? How stable is your work-life? Do you see yourself being able to afford the car (insurance, gas, maintenance, etc..) up until it is payed off? What do you need the vehicle for? It seems like a stupid question, but think about it. A vehicle is for transportation. Could you achieve the same end (getting to and fro) in a cheaper, more affordable vehicle? Will you be sharing the vehicle? Is this something that you would have a problem with? Are you going to college? Think about future finances. You will most likely start having to buy food a lot, not to mention books and tuition. Will the job that you have now account for all of that? Just a few things to get you thinking. I don't know your personal life, or your family's finances. If you guys can afford it, then yeah, that'd be an awesome car. Take it form me though, life happens. Just a further example, my next door neighbor bought an RX8 when he was in his early twenties, whilst still living at home. He poured his life into his car. Upgraded it, put a turbo in, etc. He even races/raced with it at a local track. He moved in and out several times, all while not being able to afford the price of living. He's currently living at home again at 30 years old if i'm not mistaken, and nothing to his name except a job at brighthouse and a decent car. It seems harsh to put it that way, because someone's life is a lot more than just a job and a car. I'm not trying to say that anything is wrong with his way of living, or that he made a mistake. The fact is that his choice in wheels is one of the determining factors of where he lives. I hope I am not hurting anyone's feelings by the above example. It is in no way meant to be condescending or judgmental. It is possible to get 32 miles per gallon in manual transmission, 2008 Honda Fit. I know because I own one. There are also many other vehicles that can output that kind of MPG. It's up to your finances as to whether or not you should drive the cool car that gets you from A to B, the decent car that gets you from A to B, or the junker that gets you from A to B. Something to think about.
I'd just like to say that brand new cars are TERRIBLE investments. Just by purchasing it, you drop a huge percentage of the value for it being used. I don't know what stage you are at in life, but if you absolutely NEED a car for transportation, I would get a used vehicle. If you don't need it for transportation, I wouldn't suggest buying a car. There are way cheaper things you can do to impress the ladies. Also self-driving cars are going to be a thing in ~10 years so most cars will become obsolete. I would also like to second the questions Frosted posed. These are serious things you need to consider before car ownership. Just food for thought.
I usually don't care about looks as long as the car carries me from point A to point B while conserving a fair amount of gas.
Cars are also a source of entertainment and for people like Anarchist and I, they are basically life. A new car for me is less about the fact that it's a poor financial investment and more about the fact that it's a great quality of life and entertainment investment. Plus newer cars have much more safety features and are more likely to protect you in a crash.
Cars are about like shooting guns or playing video games in a sense, atleast for me. Although more expensive, but still fun nonetheless.
I disagree. Well kinda. A new car is nice as you don't have to worry about anything breaking down for a while. And if something does break, you can take it to the dealer and say "Fix it" and well... They kinda have to as there is a warranty. For example my new bike. It keeps overheating and I'm taking it to the dealer again and telling them in a stern but nice voice to "fix it" as it threw up antifreeze all over me and itself. If they don't fix it this time than they will be having something more than me just saying "fix it" and a vary annoyed tone. Edit: To reply to the post Going off what others have said it's a new car. So it WILL require full coverage if its on a loan, and even if its not I would HIGHLY suggest full coverage because if you wreck it than your kinda screwed.. Quote(progressive) for me with that car with a accident and a ticket on my record. Age 22 if anyone is wondering. Spoiler The $892 is per 6 months That was also for state minim, the car costs pretty much what insurance covers so you might be paying out of pocket if you do wreck. The above is what keeps me from getting a new car and why I stay to motorcycles.
It looks nice, however I wouldn't spend too much on your first car, being a new driver, your sure to make a few mistakes. I would go for a car anywhere between the 1,500 - 2,500$ range. That is a pretty nice car though
I just recently got my first car. It was a kia soul. It's not bad. I like it for my first car. Smaller cars are better anyway
I appreciate the feedback guys, and Frosted, your reply especially. To answer a few of those points: 1. When I said I made a deal, since I didn't elaborate fully, she agreed, that since her job is going great for her, she has almost no more bills left to pay, and is getting to the age where money is being a bit of an obsolete factor, she would be more than happy to provide money for insurance and gas so long as I kept my end of the deal up, and that is to get a job over the summer (this corelates to another point you made) and spend my money wisely. I have quite a few options open, including 2-3 retail stores and a paper mill ~2 miles from my house. I will give her 75% of any money earned, put 20% into a savings account, and pocket the other 5%. 2. I am still currently in school, so a job would be a full-time summer deal, part-time school-year deal. My mother has friends that are in good positions at the jobs I mentioned earlier, and have known them for years, and could most likely guarantee me a job given I put in an application and go through training. 3. The school I attend is ~30 miles from my house, and I have to rely on my mother or other relatives to take me there, and it's a bit of a hassle sometimes. So I could, with said car (or any car in this manner), drive myself to school, to a job, and any other activities I may attend without having to depend on someone else. 4. No, the car is better on gas mileage than the pick-up my mother currently drives to her job, which is an hour away, so if she asked, I'd be more than happy to allow her to drive it. My sister is not of driving age, so I wouldn't have to worry about her. 5. I do plan on attending college, but it'll most likely be the Naval Academy located in Annapolis, which is completely paid for by the Navy. If not, my career choices and plans I have laid out will be able to cover any student loans I have (my main goal is the Marine Corps, become an officer, go aviation; secondary is, with my planned electrical engineering degree, move to local big cities such as Raleigh or Charlotte, and find a job there; if all else fails, my cousin is starting up a fencing company and would probably give me a position there.) You hit my mother's questions almost spot on, by the way, and I understand completely that a car isn't something to entirely depend on. I definitely do not plan on putting any sort of aspiration upgrades, exhaust kits, or any such items in the car until I can hold my own ground without my mother's assistance. And Kilroy, is that really worth 69 years of VIP+? Lmao
