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Old 07-25-2014, 12:52 PM   #26
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Originally Posted by Cliu91 View Post
You need to understand it is alot more than just having a good paying job. I mentioned job security. Meaning, if and when you do get this job, will you have it for at least X amount of years to make the payments?

I know you're excited, but why not work a year or two, maybe less depending on how you manage your finances, and then purchase the BRZ?
Yes I know it's going to take a lot of time too. A lot of thinking, time, work etc will go into buying a car for the first time so I can't be too hasty.

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Originally Posted by GotBRZ1691 View Post
This is going to sound weird but hear me out.

Get a Volvo R of some sort. Not the new R-design because they are shit. Im talking mid 90s to mid 2000s.

They are tanks on wheels, I shit you not. My first car was a 97 850 R wagon. I got it with 136,000 miles on it for like 4,000 US dollars. I then recharged the AC, Paid 800 for a new exhaust, new tires and alignment.

I drove this car hard and fast every single day for 4 years. I was 15 when I got it when I only had a learners permit.

I crashed into curbs, went off the road twice, got T-boned (not my fault), hit a few snow banks, and always walked away ok. The car had the nicest leather seats ive sat in to date, comfort wise over a long trip.

It is your first car. It will get some dents and scraps most likely. If you want the supra and can afford it go ahead. But think about taxes, insurance, registration. That adds up quick.

You have all you life to buy cars and it will suck if you ever have to take a step back in the evolution. My friend in high school had a badass 3000 vr-4 that he put over 6k into, then he crashed it, and could only afford a honda civic

My cars so far, Volvo 850 R wagon - 07 WRX - 14 BRZ.

Save you funds. If you can afford a supra or a BRZ now, in three years why not buy a M3? If I had the funds I would have bought an M3.

I believe you have already made up your mind though, being 16 and head strong you own't listen to us slightly older guys, at least I would not have

Edit = I passed my volvo on to my younger brother when it had 199,460 miles on it, and I realized that the odometer had broken. He drove it for another 2 years before my uncle took it as a parts car
Hehe when I saw "Volvo", I knew you were going to say how they are like tanks on the road and made me smile a bit

The M3 will have to wait until I get that much money. They're pretty expensive here.

With the "I believe you have already made up your mind though, being 16 and head strong you own't listen to us slightly older guys, at least I would not have " though, I think I'm mature enough to listen to the wiser, older people as they have lived longer and can teach us young ones how we can make the most of our lives. still deciding though.
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