14 Year Old Dreams...
 

Hey, my name is Antonio and I'm a sophomore in high school. I've been on these forums for a long time now and have been a huge fan of the 86 platform. I've been lurking around learning as much as I could about the car, and I continue to do it to this day because I know there's so much to learn. A while ago I was in the car and then I had my slightly (very) insane idea. I've recently found a job and have saved up enough to start paying for my own car(even though I can't even drive yet). Believe it or not, my dad has been in the need of a new car for a few years now. My dad has always been the self made mechanic, and I've become that too. I would rather help him do repairs on is car, than go out with my friends. My dad continues to drive his 89' corolla and won't let it go(a few moths ago we spent 3 days trying to get the crank pulley off...), long story short, my family came to the agreement that this was something I could do, and my dad would be the driver. I was in shock. I don't expect to get much attention (nor am I looking for that), and I dont expect many to believe this either, but I can assure you, this is not a MOMS MONEY moment. To those of you still reading, thanks, im expecting to have the car in the next 1 or 2 months, and I can hopefully begin building my dream...

DO IT!

:party0030: doing as much as I can to make it happen

Got mine the day before my junior year. It's been 2 years now, and I don't regret it! My dad only gave me a budget for used civics or corollas, but I used all my savings since middle school for a down payment and got a job, and bought a CPO FRS in 2014. It's been a blast, do it!

Wow that's awesome, guess I'm not the only one with big dreams :thumbup:

aint nothing wrong with being sponsored by mommy and daddy

Ya I know, but a lot of people use it for offense or something, especially doing this at my age (yes I'm actually 14...)I was expecting someone to say it

at 14 you need to be supported by mom and dad otherwise that is some real neglectfulness

:lol: ya I am, but not for a car obviously :lol: I was the crazy one that wanted to get a job

Nothing wrong with getting a job to pay for something you want. Sounds like a positive life lesson.

Good luck with getting the car.

Thanks so much man, that's what I was going for

It's good that you are getting a start with working on cars and also some father/son time. These are days to remember.


My son, who is also 14, and I have worked on my FR-S over the years. In fact, a few weekends back he went with me for the first time on the Annual FT-86 Event in the Texas Hill Country. He said it was the most fun he's had all summer! We're currently working on a video of the even to post on YouTube.


Hopefully y'all get the car.

agreed - but only at OPs age. At the age of say 20+ it's shameful IMO. (on the subject of a brand new car) (used beater car or schooling is a different story)


Props/respect to OP for taking the initiative and trying to do it on his own.


OP get an insurance quote first. At your age you will likely be paying a lot per month. You need to make sure you can afford insurance too - not just the car.

If you can, get a dashcam. You might get hater marks and shit.

Ya man I think the father son time is the best thing I can get out of this. And for sure events like those are the best, and most fun to go to, hoping to go to 86 fest next year, sadly missed it this year, and hmu when you two post it!

Thanks man, I've always been the independent type of person, and Oh ya for sure, we've looked at it, but I forgot to mention, the car and insurance is going to be in my dad's name until my senior year, since I'm not of legal age for any of this. He's technically going to pay for it, but I'm giving him all the money for mods, the car, etc.

Probably should now thinking :lol:

Hey! Don't let your dreams just be dreams!

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:lol: thanks man, for sure, won't be dreams for long...

Do it when you have the chance man! I wish my parents had that support of me back in high school but wouldn't let me achieve my dreams then. 25 now and hoping I can get into one in a few months. Good Luck!

You have no idea man, I was in total shock when they said it was a pretty good idea. Best of luck to you too, hopefully you find "the one" XD

Nothing but respect for a younger dude like you with the initiative to be independent. Just do it and chase your dreams. Even though you probably won't be able to drive it yet, I'm sure you'll be happy just being able to look at it and call it yours. Goodluck and post up pics when you get her.

Congrats on the initiative. I've had the car (well 2 of them, after graduating hs, on the second now) for about 2 years now.

It's a fun car, and definitely gave my father and my brother and myself something else to bond over rather than just sitting around too. While not really happy with me modifying things on the car he does help out when my brother and I are changing things, most recently was during the catback we installed.

So get the car and fulfill your dreams and enjoy those moments with your family.

Dream big and best of luck OP..get your license first though lol so you can actually drive it

This is an awesome story. You ought to see about selling your neighbors on an oil change/inspection plan since you're inclined that way. Everyone needs oil changes and a lot of people in the bay area are just "too busy" to get it done. Make more money for keeping the car alive. I knew a guy that put himself through college doing lawn aeration. Talk about a niche market.

Dude thanks so much, I was in class so I couldn't reply, but that honestly made my day. And ya, it'll be enough fulfillment for me knowing that I did this. And of course I'll be posting lots of pics, I'm a photographer so hoping to get some nice shots and I'll be putting them up in no time.

Ya man of course, the garage is one of the best places to me, the car would mean so much to me, but it more the moments that happen, thats worth more than the car to me.

Thank you, I always go by "what's a life without big dreams" (just a little something I thought of a while ago to motivate me). And Not to worried about the license right now, taking drivers ed this year so I'm working on it, but a lot more of my ideas can come to light if I start this early

Thanks so much, but Wow, props to that guy. And I never really thought about that.... Maybe I will, lol, seems like a good idea to me. Ya if all goes as planned I would never want to get rid of the car.

Am I going to be the only one who says "bank that money for a few years until you have your license, and by then, you'll have more money, and the price of the car will have come down and you'll have more money in your pocket"?

Also, not to be Debbie downer again, but do you have money put away for post secondary? If not, that may be a more worth while investment than a car.

I'm on my third year driving this car already but my insurance was about $40 a month for the car, and $100 a month for me as the driver in the beginning. Right now I'm at about $100 a month total, with $1000 deductible. I don't think it's too bad, the 350z costs twice as much.

OP, just make sure to ask your dad beforehand if he's gonna add you onto his policy, as that's gonna make it a lot cheaper.

this lol.

Lol ya I'm suprised no one else has said it but you... And ya trust me, I've thought this through many times. I have a separate savings I'm doing for "post secondary" sorry im used to just calling it college. Yes I know this probably isn't the best idea at my age but to me it's basically my life. This has honestly gotten me through tough points in my life and it's become my passion. And I'd rather do this all now because doing it later all of my money will go towards this car either way, I'd rather slowly pay it off than blow all of my money in the future on it, oh and I've found an great deal on one right now, and the 86 platform holds their value very well

Oh that's good to know thank you. I'm not all that knowledgeable about insurance so thank you

I agree on this, but if he does well in school what's to say he will need to pay for college? I bought mine knowing I was definitely going to college, since I needed a car anyways. Not trying to show off or anything, but I got scholarships and basically have a full ride in undergrad, starting this fall. If OP is willing to work for it I bet he is enough of a hardworker to be able to go to college even if he gets the car. Just my 0.02, but you make a really good argument.

As an example, although this will be comparing apples to oranges: when I was 23 I bought a new 2007 Honda CBR600RR. I was paying $260/month (with a clean driving record). Then the moment I turned 25 my rates dropped to $66/month.


Ya, but how old are you?


I am 31 with a perfect driving record and I pay about $120/month. I am sure that when OP turns 16, and can drive, that his insurance will be much higher, than say when he turns 25.

Ya of course, that's part of the reason I wanted to find a job so early, so I could afford both, and I'm trying to get as many hours as I can in, over the summer they let me work full time, so that will work out a lot better in that time frame but, yes for simplicity, its going to be 50 on the car, 50 saving up over the years

That was when I was 16, a little more than 2 years ago. I think because I was on my dad's clean record, it was ONLY $160 a month. Now it is 2 years later and $100 a month. But you're right, everyone is different.

you should drop your money into a roth ira or some other interest accruing account.

buy a beater and turn it into a fun project like taking an old miata and stripping it down for the track. learn to build your car, service your car, modify the car and most importantly, drive the car. use it to develop welding skills and such things. don't drop cash into it. don't start young with making your car your money pit. best to get ahead young with savings.

ignore this amazing advice if you are rich, have rich parents, or have parents that will dump money only into a car, and not into some investment account.

I still owed 2 years of repayments on another car when I started lusting after a twin. The motivation to own a twin drove me to become almost vicious with saving and cutting back on wasteful spending.

This single minded motivation led to paying off that loan in one year, saving a modest deposit and pulling the trigger on a BRZ after negotiating a great deal.

Point I'm making is a strong desire for something can be a positive experience. The mind set you develop in going through with this will prove valuable later in life.

Actually I also bought my very first car new at pretty much 17 years of age. It was a loaded Holden 5.0L VT V8. As I had no prior driving record it ended up being a dual purchase with a family member, to help ease the insurance down by gaining their 60% no claim bonus, but the repayments were all my own. I think it was this experience that helped me with my twin purchase along with a few other big tickets in my life like house ownership etc.

It sounds like you have seriously thought this through and have the safety net of family to support your decision. I respect you for your commitment and determination at such a young age.