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Old 06-22-2012, 06:01 PM   #1
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Hey guys ive been on the forum for a while and i mean ive been reading what you guys say to alot of the kids on here. A little about myself im 20 years old live in north jersey i work as an emt for a medical transport company i also volunteer as a emt and firefighter. Ive been driving since im 16 ive done a skip barber driving school and since i started driving ive owned a nissan frontier that i am very greatful of my parents for buying it for me. I want to buy a brz i will havE arount 10,000 by the end of the summer what do you guys say to a 20 yr old living at home going to college wanting to buy a $30,000 car (i also drive ambulances and a firetruck almost daily.let the chat begin!
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Hey guys ive been on the forum for a while and i mean ive been reading what you guys say to alot of the kids on here. A little about myself im 20 years old live in north jersey i work as an emt for a medical transport company i also volunteer as a emt and firefighter. Ive been driving since im 16 ive done a skip barber driving school and since i started driving ive owned a nissan frontier that i am very greatful of my parents for buying it for me. I want to buy a brz i will havE arount 10,000 by the end of the summer what do you guys say to a 20 yr old living at home going to college wanting to buy a $30,000 car (i also drive ambulances and a firetruck almost daily.let the chat begin!
Do it? Your monthly payment should be 350 or so with 10k down
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Old 06-22-2012, 06:12 PM   #4
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Who cares what we think?
If you buy a BRZ are you going to put a big sticker on the side of it, detailing your situation and asking fellow motorists to judge you?

A bunch of us walked up hill to school each way in snow storms, looked after our invalid mother, worked in a coal mine before and after school, still had a 4.0 GPA, graduated with honours, and subsequently went to work for UNICEF saving the worlds children. We all drove rusting 20 year old Geo Metros and were thankful to have them.
No way should you have a BRZ at 20 while living at home!

Does that help? Seriously who cares, buy it, don't buy it. Make a decision YOU'RE comfortable with and move on.
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Old 06-22-2012, 06:18 PM   #5
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Im 20, and im buying one... and I live on my own. However i guess job standings and your budget is the most important factor. Not so much opinion.
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Old 06-22-2012, 06:19 PM   #6
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What I would tell my college age sons (2 of my 3) if they were in your shoes is to buy what you can pay cash for, and then save the car payment you would be paying to the bank to yourself towards your next car.

You don't need the risk associated with a car loan in your life right now.

Then, in two to three years you'll be ready to upgrade to a new/newer car for near/all cash and the insurance won't kill you like it will now.

The first year insurance on the 86 is relatively low because the insurance companies have nothing to base it on. I expect it to be higher year 2 and substantially higher for someone under 25.

That's my advice, and if you were living at home with me, it would be my insistence. If you haven't talked to your parents about it, you should since they are partially or completely funding your choice by letting you live at home.

In the end though, your life, your car, your money, your choice.

Oh, and thanks for the great service you are doing for your community. Who says kids these days aren't great!
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i did it when i bought my 2010 mustang. It's not hard if you are responsible and disciplined
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I understand what you are saying, but I also think it's wise (and shows a level of maturity) that the OP is looking for advice on this. It's a big decision, probably bigger than most any other decision the OP has made to this point.

Even random thoughts from folks on an Internet forum can be helpful as long as you keep the source in prospective.
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I understand what you are saying, but I also think it's wise (and shows a level of maturity) that the OP is looking for advice on this. It's a big decision, probably bigger than most any other decision the OP has made to this point.

Even random thoughts from folks on an Internet forum can be helpful as long as you keep the source in prospective.
Agreed but it's really a choice only he can make. I can't even offer an intelligent opinion as I have no idea what his finances are, what his monthly bills are, what his plans for the next few years are, etc..
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I'm going to say "no, don't do it" - but only based on very limited information I have on your situation. It's actually more your parents' situation I'd be concerned about. College is super expensive. I presume they're paying for it? And they paid for your truck? How about your car and medical insurance? And what about living expenses - are you paying them "rent" and utilities and food money to live there?

Before going out and spending a bunch of money on yourself, I'd look to be giving it to your parents first. Now, if your parents are loaded, driving super expensive new cars, not hurting at all with your tuition payments etc, then they might not even care - so then go for it. Otherwise, put yourself in their shoes - if they've made financial sacrifices for you to be where you're at now, perhaps repaying them would be in your best interest. (and hey, maybe your dad would love a new sportscar since he's been busting his butt working for decades supporting the family?)

Another thing to note - when you graduate college, I presume you'll move out on your own? First month's rent and security deposit could be $2k (depending where you live). And then if you need to buy furniture, some business suits/professional clothes, etc. And it may take you a bit to even find a job. It's not a bad idea to have a stash of money to fall back on in case your income stream were to stop.

Just my 2 cents. Again, limited viewpoint of your life and family.
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I finished college ~1.5 years ago. During my 4.5 years there, i made (what I view) as some poor decisions in terms of large investments, mainly cars. I think it may be best, from my standpoint, is to stay with what you have for the rest of college, plus some. Since you are working and attending school, im sure there are plenty strains and stresses in balancing work vs studies that you are dealing with currently. I don't think that a car note plus additional insurance should be added to that stress, potentially upsetting the work vs studies balance. My recommendation is finish up school, find a secure career in your field of studies and see how your budget is afterwards.


Heck, I will not (or plan not) be buying another car until I finish paying off my WRX, which I was able to get an great loan on I am also 24 and have already began investing a big chunk (roughly 10% for now) of my annual income in retirement savings. I am also saving up for a big trip to Japan coming in 3 years to take my brother there as his graduation gift. I am also saving up for a house to call my own, I am currently renting a house... But want one to call my own.


In the end, its your decision. I am offering my opinion, as I have been there before as well.
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I'm going to say "no, don't do it" - but only based on very limited information I have on your situation. It's actually more your parents' situation I'd be concerned about. College is super expensive. I presume they're paying for it? And they paid for your truck? How about your car and medical insurance? And what about living expenses - are you paying them "rent" and utilities and food money to live there?

Before going out and spending a bunch of money on yourself, I'd look to be giving it to your parents first. Now, if your parents are loaded, driving super expensive new cars, not hurting at all with your tuition payments etc, then they might not even care - so then go for it. Otherwise, put yourself in their shoes - if they've made financial sacrifices for you to be where you're at now, perhaps repaying them would be in your best interest. (and hey, maybe your dad would love a new sportscar since he's been busting his butt working for decades supporting the family?)

Another thing to note - when you graduate college, I presume you'll move out on your own? First month's rent and security deposit could be $2k (depending where you live). And then if you need to buy furniture, some business suits/professional clothes, etc. And it may take you a bit to even find a job. It's not a bad idea to have a stash of money to fall back on in case your income stream were to stop.

Just my 2 cents. Again, limited viewpoint of your life and family.
My parents went with me the day i went to put my order in. (my dads toy has one side of the garage my mothers has the other side of the garage)

Thank you for your imput guys. I really like seing all of the sides of this people in my position people that were in my position and people that have a home have setteled down amd are buying this car. That is why i put up this thread its not to find out what people think of me because i really dont care but you have all been through alot in life and have alot of good information that could possibly sway me one way or another.
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I'm 19, go to college (albeit community college), and have a full-time job. Living at home, kind of a similar position.

I leased my FR-S. This way, my payments aren't bad now, and in 3 years when I'll hopefully be even more stable, I can make a bigger decision. At this point, I'm just banking the money I would have paid forward on a finance so that if I want to own the car after 3 years, I can just pay the cash and be done with it.
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