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As someone who's worked in the Financial industry for the past few years, I'd like for you to seriously consider this purchase - a little more thought than just a few forum posts and/or day-dreaming. The car is usually people's second biggest purchase is their life next to a home.
You're 16 years old, who is going to be paying for the car? You mention, "a brand new car like the BRZ, it's gonna be a lot more to pay for (around $40k and insurance, not easy for a 16 y/o)". What do you mean by this? Will YOU be making the payments yourself by working part-time/full-time minimum wage job?
I never discriminate because of age, because there are people who are 20 years old making more than someone who is 45 years old, it happens. But are you in this situation? What is your capacity? How is your job security?
In my humble opinion, I would buy the cheaper car (if buying is the only option), the Supra is already a great car, and 12k is much more manageable than a 40k car.
My advice? Take your dad's old car, save up, and then put it towards the down payment or even pay the car off in full.
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