alright so my parents are thinking of getting me a WRX (not sti) for graduation, mainly because they think subaru is a reliable car, and it would be perfect for winter conditions because of it's AWD. I don't wanna look like an asshat riding around town with a brand new 2011 WRX though being 19 years old. And insurance might be a bit rediculous. I mean i totally don't mind a WRX, as alot of kids around here have been driving hummers and bmw's since sophomores in high school.
Do you pay your own insurance? I mean... If they pay the insurance and want to buy it for you, why not? If insurance is goig to be on your hands, that might be a bit too much for a 19 year old, your call though
If your parents are offering it take them up on it. Sure mommy and daddy bought it for you but thats what mommy and daddy should do if they have the funds and they want to get it for you
yeah i might help make a payment like starting at 50 bucks a month up to about 150 once i get a better job. It's either that or a ford focus, which is definitley not an upgrade by any means. Plus a fully loaded 2012 ford focus is about 28000, which is about what i would get for a bare bone WRX.
not the focus bro. since when is having a bad car a bad thing? who cares what other think of you as you roll around with fine honeys as there pos is broke down lol
Yes, it would make you spoiled. Would you and your friends enjoy it? DUH. If you really care so much find a car that doesn't scream daddy bought this for me as much. Or get a couple year old Subaru that's been slightly (not riced out) modded for even less?
well, do you like the wrx? if you dont get another car you like, you are going to be the one driving it anyways.
How abut a Volvo? You could get an S40 for under 28k...IMO Volvos are the kinds of cars that you'll buy, only to realise that you're probably never going to buy another make again... at least that's what happened to me The way I see it, if you're willing to put 28K down on a car, why go Japanese or Domestic? Take a look at some of the European makes. You could get a 1/2 year old BMW 3 series E92 coupe with low miles for that price, or possibly an Audi or something. But personally, I'd take that cash and get a beautifully restored old school 6 series
Get something good on gas man. You'll be thankful later. Instead of a fast and fun wrx get like a brand new VW Golf/Jetta TDI. We have a 2002 diesel (tdi) Golf and it gets 40mpg around town and upwards of 65 on the freeway. They've only gotten faster, cleaner, and more efficient as the years have gone by. Plus the new golf looks pretty good. Or if you dont want a hatchback then get a Jetta. my two cents
WRX is not even that expensive, I'm not gonna think the kid in it is spoiled, i'm just gonna think he's driving a pretty baller car. But don't listen to some of the people in this thread don't get a volvo vw ford or jeep. Lol out of all choices those are the cars you guys pick??
You should do your research on cars before you laugh. Volvo is leading in safety and is pretty loaded as standard. I was merely saying vdub because they're one of the few car manufacturers that makes decent diesel cars and sells them in the US, they also have great build quality. (assuming up is in the states) BUT if you don't care about mpg's and have the cash to pay the insurance/gas then by all means get a WRX. I would even try to get a bigger engine/turbo charged option and then have the rest of the car be bone stock no other options.