My folks are taking me car shopping today. They gave me a fairly sizeable budget and giving me mostly free reign. What should I expect?
I'm debating between getting a sporty sedan or truck. I'd have infinitely more usage of a truck between my work/career path and volunteering at a ranch, but I feel getting a nice sporty sedan would be more fun. I'd just have to borrow my dad's truck every day until I can afford my own.
Should I let my parents do the talking? Will the salesmen think I'm batshit crazy for going from looking at Toyobarus all the way to Tundras?
Kill yourself. You should say no to the money or get them to put the money in an account that gets a nice return and buy a nice used econobox for
Jose Bailey
You should take a step back and consider your needs. I'm going to tell you this more nicely than most of Veeky Forums would. That's your parents money correct? He considerate to them when choosing your car. Do you have a set budget?
Dont think you will be buying today. Compare any model you like across several dealerships and have them bid on your business until you have the lowest price possible.
Consider the inconcenience your dad may have with having to share his truck. Honestly it sounds like your parents have money and youre just letting them buy you a car for no reason. I dont know. If it doesnt bother them then just get whatever comfortably fits your needs, isnt a money pit (FCA shit), and whose resale value isnt an anchor.
Zachary Williams
shut up and get a civic
Jonathan Ortiz
Get a wrx. Not gonna sit here and tell you how evil it is your parents are buying you a car. It sounds like your dad is cool with you using the truck. If you can, get an sti you'll love it forever.
Brody Hill
Consider getting an old cheap truck for the meantime. I have an early 90s s10 with a 5spd that's actually pretty fun. Datsun trucks look fun too.
Liam Taylor
Why am I going to say no to a free car? I'm 18, already have my associate's, am a vet assistant, and I have a full-size scholarship to Texas A&M.
Budget is ~$30k. I can chip in another $5k of my own savings.
My dad mostly drives his Prius, but he does use his truck on occasion. I'm worried the occasions that he'll need the truck are the times where I'll be using it. They're buying me a car because they want to reward me for all the work I've done over the past 4 years, between dropping everything to take care of my dying grandmother to becoming a vet tech before even getting out of high school. Getting scholarships and grants saved Then thousands, and they were able to cash-in a college fund my grandmother left for me before she passed.
I'm avoiding FCA like the plague, and I considered getting an older Wrangler but they cost about $12k+ for an unmolested older model.
We're probably not going to be buying today, mostly test driving a couple models I was looking at.
Nope.
I don't understand the hate, I'm getting a car, it's not like I'm trying to act nouveau riche and getting a 2 or 3 series.
Hunter Robinson
With the budget it's a little easier to give advice. I would agree with getting a subbie wrx. Hawkeyes are cool. What kinda cars do you like. Btw bunch of cheap jerks itt
Isaiah Moore
Yeah, I don't understand it. The jealousy on this board is unreal sometimes. Good luck to you op.
