Buying a car is NEVER an investment, we buy cars because they are our passion & obsession. If you want to do the right thing then go buy a $2,000 beater and drive it till it falls apart...but what's the fun in that?

If you are serious about buying a car train yourself to set aside 600 bucks a month as if you're paying a car note. Within 3 years you'll have over 20 grand to put towards a car. If you can't do this, then maybe you shouldn't throw all your money into a car, worst case scenario you have 20 grand in the bank for something else. This world is all about money, as unfortunate as it is. If you don't make money you won't be able to live a comfortable life...money isn't everything but without it you'll be on the streets. You need to learn to respect money, and part of that is figuring out your priorities and what you wanna spend your money on.

Investing in your education is the best thing you can do, without skills and intelligence you'll be waiting tables when you're 40. Don't put yourself in a situation where that's how you'll end up. Like others have said, in 3-5 years the FR-S may be old news and there is something bigger and better out there. I'd recommend your first car be something you don't care about, because honestly we've all made mistakes as new drivers and it would really suck if your first big mistake was in your FR-S you threw all your money into.

True facts! I gladly paid for my education out of pocket, and what do ya know?! I'm able to buy the car on my terms.

Very good advice gt86mods :thumbsup:

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That's a pretty broad brush you're painting with. I'm almost 40 and work in the service industry. I do a hell of a lot better than a lot of people I know. I own my house, have 0 debt, and can buy the car outright when it comes out... Not to mention that I actually enjoy my job.

Hawaiian, I don't think the intent was to harm. And I'll apologize because that isn't what our forum is about.

What you've done personally is awesome, and I commend you for all of your hard work to get to your place in life. Owning a house at 40...I'm jealous.

I actually don't take much offense. I think it's just a common misconception. No matter what you want in life, there is a path for you. Just make sure you don't settle, and if you find something you like don't give up.

I know plenty of people in the service industry that do well for themselves, however there are a lot of people out there in the same industry that don't. Same can be said for almost any career. Didn't mean to come off as ignorant or misinformed.

I personally dropped out of college after 3 years to start on my own ventures...hasn't been an easy path but recently it's been paying off. School isn't for everyone I'll be the first to admit that. I believe that if you have a given skill you should go for it and try to capitalize off of it...having a degree just makes things easier sometimes and gives you something to fall back on.

My point was just make informed decisions and don't let buying a nice car at 18 put you in a situation you will regret for the rest of your life. I know plenty of people who blew their college money on a nice ride and are stuck working crap jobs now and can't figure out where it all went wrong. I'm lucky enough to be able to make money doing almost anything, just a matter of finding traction and working hard. Some people aren't able to think outside the box for whatever reason and just work jobs they dislike. I told myself I'd never take a job I wasn't happy to do, I'd rather be broke & unemployed then working my butt off and hating going in every day.

No wonder Subaru's marketing pamphlet said their target demographic was a 47 year old who liked to go golfing. Finally paid off those student loans and consumer debt! :lol:It's really not funny though. :(

Hey Guys,

Thanks for the sound advice, but you guys have torn me into the decision to buy it or not to buy the FR-S. I don't want a beater, I want a car that i'll admire in which is the FR-S. My grandfather always told me "If you do the work, you'll be successful" obviously that doesn't apply to everyones situation. I know the maintenance of a vehicle can be expensive, but of I take care of something I worked my butt off for then everything can be ok. I'm very responsible, in my household my mother wouldn't tolerate anything otherwise.

I know how to do an Oil Change, Haha that's about the only thing. But I'm willing to learn more about engine maintnence. My grandfather is expert mechanic, but I wasn't always willing to get my hands dirty until I became a teenager.

But really guys, thanks for all the Help.

Wow man! Your friend is a lucky man. Does he own it anymore?

Keep your hopes up, and be patient. I'm 19, I can't afford a car. But this is also my dream car. I'm in love with Toyota, my dad's been a salesman for 17 years, since I was 2. I grew up in Toyotas. Now that this car is coming out, I feel like its my Toyota soulmate. But I have no money to afford a new car. You're lucky you actually want it used, I want to be the original owner. If this car stays for another 6 years, then I'll be able to get one with a little help of my job, and maybe my dad could hook me up LOL.

Keep waiting, good things come to those who wait.

Sorry I'm no philosopher

Thanks Man for the sound Advice!:thumbsup:

I just hope I can pick up one used for a low price.:burnrubber:

I also hope in the coming years you get to enjoy your FR-S!:thumbup:

Thanks

Don't worry my young padawan, if you save up and stay determined, you'll own this machine in no time..when i was 17 i heard about this car, then for a year and a half i was all over this forum drooling and dreaming of this car. i got a job at 18.5 years old and started saving like a mad man. now im almost 19.5 and already saved enough to almost pay for half of the est price of the car.....anyway, moral of the story, if you really want it, and youre determined to own one, in no time you will..time flies, it felt.like just yesterday i was on my comp watching the unveiling of two of the previous concepts

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Same here, i have to save quite long time to get this car cos i don't want to take much loan. But you have to have some goals in your life :thumbsup:

Hey Guys, one last question.

What do you expect out of used FRS's 3-5 years down the road?

Basically do you expect them to be beaten up, heavily tuned, salvaged, and etc.?