Do you know anyone with a nice car as their first car?

Question

I'm looking to first car for myself, and I'll just say I am able to get a nice one as my first. The thing is, what people tell me, including my parents is that if I get a nice car as my first, I know I will be devastated when anything happens to it, even a minor scratch. And if I drive it improperly, hitting something, it would be expensive to repair.

But then, another part of my mind says that if I'm able to have a full license, I'm qualified enough to be a decent driver, being capable of being careful.

So I don't know what to do. Would it make sense if I got a crappy car to learn on for a year or 2, letting me make mistakes on it, and when college comes around, I get a nice car?

Does that make sense? Do other people actually do that?

Or did anyone here get a nice car as their first, and was responsible with it?

Answer 1

That is what i am doing i got a 1993 jacked up Yukon and than when i get to college i am going to buy a jacked up Toyota tundra

Answer 2

Well my daughter has a Saturn Sky. I bought it for her, but she is paying for gas and insurance. She is responsible, so I trust her to treat the car respectfully. If she does wreck, however-it will be on her and I am not paying any money or lending any money in any way. My first car was a 1982 Cutlass Supreme. Idk if that is nice to you, but that car was the best out there. I was completely responsible for it if anything happened. I never wrecked because I took driving school and learned all of the basics before I even owned that car.
But I'd suggest that you do get an affordable car first like a Corolla or a Civic and learn all of the basics before you get a nicer car.

Best of Luck.

Answer 3

a car is as nice as you want it be! i had a VW-bug 1964 it was bomb in my eyes...then a 1964 impala had power sounds and looks!! both at time were under $400.00 dollars.to boot!!

Answer 4

BUY A CRAPPY CAR AND DRIVE IT FOR TWO YEARS AND THEN MOVE ON.