If you were 25, making 80k, what car would you buy?

[Cartiac]

Since you asked what I would do, in that situation it would depend on how well my investments had done and the upward potential of my income. What I actually did when I was 21 making $45k I drove the Saturn I bought in college. When I was 25 making 100k+ with significant savings, investments, property and loving Porsche since a child, I owned a new Porsche.

If you don't love cars don't go out and spend a lot of money on a car thinking it is going to impress people especially when you can't afford to go out because of your car payment. Noone is going to mistake you for being rich just because your car has a BMW badge on it, unless the number on the back starts with a 7.

Stay in your lane and spend your money on what is important to you.

[RoyalRyy]

****in lol'd when I saw this. South Park is great .

[gatovolador]

Cheap ass civic as everybody else has said. Or, do as I do and just spend it on uber. Driving is for peasants and poors.

[anonymous]

2SS probably, the new camaro is a beast and a lot less ugly than the previous gens

2018 the 2ss gets the 1LE so that's what I'd get

[darkninja67]

Kawasaki H2R and make it road legal (srs)

[QuickNutkus]

A lightly used c3 corvette. Swap engine if necessary.

[Ascendent]

I bought my NSX when I was making just over $70k because all of my other financial obligations said that I could and I had another paid off car to utilize as a daily driver

I'm well over that now, and ideally if you only have one car; a "middle manager" car. Take 1/3 of your income, buy a car based on that assuming that you have the financial means after all of your obligations. Used A4, Lexus IS, etc.

[westhh]

Maybe R8?

[Reliance012]

Used F150 or Tacoma under 50k miles. Just lol at being an adult male making 80k/year and not owning a truck.

[waisoserious]

Your friend should get something that makes him happy and inspires him to work harder.

If I were him and I didnt have a car, I'd probably get a 2nd Hand E46 M3 or a 2nd Hand C55 AMG.
Something I would enjoy driving and at the same time remind me of whats more to come if I kept working hard.

[Godfrd824]

If you wanna ball on a budget, do what Doug Demuro did. He went to Carmax, bought a used Range Rover for like $18k, got the extended warranty, drove it for 6 years, and in those 6 years the warranty paid out $22k in repairs, more than the car was worth when he bought it.

[KilaByte]

Used F150 or Tacoma under 50k miles. Just lol at being an adult male making 80k/year and not owning a truck.

Because not everyone wants or needs a truck?

[Ascendent]

Because not everyone wants or needs a truck?

Seriously.

Lol at an adult male thinking every other adult male needs a truck.

[1slo5oh]

Seriously.

Lol at an adult male thinking every other adult male needs a truck.

Yeah a truck is not a need for everybody , but a nice crew cab will definitely spoil you in terms of comfort (but this is coming from a rather large person) . Besides after getting T-boned in my last truck I don't think I would of faired so well if I was in my Mustang that day.

[EdSTI]

W204 c63 2012+

[Aesthetical]

Car you drive should be relative to your wealth not your income

This^

Same with all luxury items including smart phones, tvs, electronic devices, etc.

I lol when wagecels buy the new iphone the day after it comes out because their 8 month old phone is no longer usable since a new version is out.

[antidogma]

Camaro SS
Golf R

[poison]

I'd buy a 2yo Focus ST for $18k, with extended warranty, and drive it into the ground. Fun, useful, good on gas, sleeper status, and pretty reliable. You can buy your dream car when you've actually gotten somewhere in life.

[need2grow10]

M3


But srs, if I drive as much as I do now it would be a comfortable coupe of some type that gets good mpg. Want to say slightly used v6 accord but if have to test drive.

[Lb54TG]

P90d

[RobParks2M]

I'd buy a 2yo Focus ST for $18k, with extended warranty, and drive it into the ground. Fun, useful, good on gas, sleeper status, and pretty reliable. You can buy your dream car when you've actually gotten somewhere in life.

...wut? I got my focus for like 16k new edit nvm saw you said the ST

[fmylife4real]

2014+ Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT

[adamsz]

depends.

My sil makes 90k per year. i make 1/3rd of that at best. Her mortgage, loans, car note bills take up way more of her paycheck then what my bills take up of mine. I actually havent worked since mid february and plan on taking the rest of the year off and just spending my cash.

I actually make out better then she does every month.

So if this is you, do like i did and get yourself a 94 mercury villager minivan and a decent motorcycle. you will be way happier this way then strapped with a load of bills.

how the fuk can u afford to live in San Diego

[jinda628]

how the fuk can u afford to live in San Diego

Must be living with parents or sharing an apt.

[ryan0931]

A used rcf for sure. Something about them is so nice. Rarely see them around, but saw one a week ago and hnnng

Already paying for a civic hatchback right now since I'm only 19 and still with my parents, so that'll also be my dd for a long time....

Will hand it down to my lil sis when she's a senior in 13 years

[Tormoz]

IS 350. 250 is underpowered and not awd
https://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/cto...218839538.html
GS 350. Larger and more comfortable
https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto...222183779.html
Acura ILX. Better than a Civic or Accord in every way +comfort +speed + looks
https://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/cto...225386998.html

[AndYUKnowThis]

A slightly older car under 10k because I'm not wasting my check on a depreciating asset that I don't really need. I want to save and invest and retire as early as possible. Probably get a used Subaru or something like that

This logic is so dumb. Everything you buy is a depreciating asset. Your 60in TV, Your gaming computer, Your Iphone, your shoes, your clothes, etc. etc. Hell, just buy a bike because that Subaru is gonna depreciate too. Speaking of saving money, there's no point in eating out. Why spend $68 at a restaurant when you can make everything at home for $30?

Live within your means and you can enjoy everything. You don't have to spend $40k on a car to have fun. Plenty of cars can be had for $10k that provide tons of entertainment. And I sound like a fanboy, but some cars like the Lexus ISF last longer than your Subaru while being 10x more fun.

Truth be told some people manage to retire early + have fun in with depreciating assets

[DTRrex]

What would I buy?
Probably a new WRX. Fun, practical, and great resale value.

If you don't drive manual and want a bit more luxury than sport:
2014/2015 GS350 or Q50S

If you don't drive manual but want sport and luxury:
CPO Audi S3

If you like coupes and leave NE for FL:
Slightly used Mustang GT coupe or Scat Pack

[CorgiBrah]

i would buy what i have now... 06 accord lol

[BbyGainz]

Oh god there's so many options. I have a list lol

a newer WRX STI
'06 E46
BMW 850i, with the popup headlights and v12 *drool*
a newer Audi TT Quattro (whatever the fk the AWD version is called)
Nissan GTR
Audi A7 Sportback

I also have an SUV/truck list if you wanna see that one lol... it definitely includes a 4-door Wrangler painted to look like a Barbie Jeep. I spend a lot of time thinking about these things lol