I make around $25/ hours from my job and investments, and I put half of the money down on my 2021 Camaro 1SS. I am currently 22 years old and I regret nothing. I plan to pay off the car in 1 and a half years, and will go on and get my mom an SUV she wants.
Honestly, I wanted something like a GTR or M3 but my 2018 BMW 340 M Sport is the dream car I didn't know I wanted. I make enough now that a 25k-30k car, the payments are barely noticed by me. Stock, these cars will do the 1/4 mi in the mid 12s. I flashed a simple tune onto the car and transmission, car runs in the mid 11s. It's awesome. It handles amazing. It has brembo brakes. The insurance is affordable and when I behave myself, it can get 30+ mpg. And it looks AMAZING too. You never think you want a BMW, until you do. Networking and motivation is a very real thing. I look forward to driving to work, I look forward to driving period. I meet lots of other people at car shows and similar with more expensive BMWs and they give advice. The best part?? The 340 is powered by the B58, one of the most reliable BMW engines ever produced.
Yep the 340 and M340 are probably the best bang for the buck cars on the market right now. It's one of the only vehicle that makes almost no compromises, while still being incredibly fast. And even then, incredibly fast is an understatement, these cars can get into 10s 1/4 mile and low 3s/high 2s 0-60 with very little mods (downpipe, ethanol tune, good tires), all while still being relatively reliable.
yeah man theres an intangible element of raising your energy when you drive a car thats special to you. always overlooked when talking about purchasing a car.
The only signs I can buy my dream car is when: 1. I can get myself either a condo unit, with 3-4 personal parking spaces. Or house with 3 car garage. 2. Have more than $10K+ every month in residual income. 3. Credit score is past 750. I'd like to get a Challenger Redeye Jailbreak edition, and then a M3 Competition, or Porsche Turbo S for a business/executive car when I go to court. My spendings right now are TOO low for my aims to get 2-3 cars at the moment, unless I start out cheap. But I plan to change things around to hopefully fall through with my expectations, because its very difficult.
Best advice possible is don't buy the car you want until you can comfortably afford it. Owning that cool car when your finances are hanging on by a thread is nowhere near as enjoyable as owning it when it's paid off and almost entirely stress free.
I lived like a pauper all through my college years. I put 250,000 miles on a V6 Mustang, and finally, I decided to bite the bullet and get a new GT Mustang. I did this partly out of fear that the V8 is on its way out, (see Camaro and Challenger) so I just gritted my teeth and signed on the line. My GT is a great cruiser fun car, and 14 months later, still has under 4000 miles on it. Having said that, just be aware that no THING you can buy will ever bring you true, lasting happiness. Not a new phone, computer, tablet, clothes, car, or even a home. Every object you can buy will lose its novelty, and then it'll just be another thing, so don't bankrupt yourself going for it.
Almost 20 years old, studying statistics hoping for a great career when I get older. Looking to get a Lexus LC500. My parents see it as an old grandpa car, but I see it being unique for a kid in his 20s owning one. It’s a bit pricey but if it’s too much, then the RC-F is next in line.
As of now i am 15 almost 16 i Got My dream Car Which is a Mustang 2 Months after turning 14 almost as a christmas gift i am so grateful to have my Dream car so young But more grateful for a the family i have, i wish all of you guys get your dream car trust me it’s actually unbelievable and cool when you actually own it, feels surreal to me still even tho its been like 2 years. Looking forward to getting a 2018 corvette when im older though. if you read this thanks i guess its too long
Bought my 2014 CLS 63s AMG (70k miles) at the age of 22 and its amazing. 0 to 60 stock in 3.6 seconds is insane. Put 25k down and had a monthly car payment of less than 400$. Payed it off this year at the age of 25. I also have a very low mortgage and live in a modern home in Phoenix Arizona. At the end of the year, I plan on get an 2019 X3 M40i as a daily and only use the AMG as a weekend car. Work a modest 9 to 5 job and enjoy doing it. How I am able to do it is that I budget and only spend money on the things that are necessary.
My first car was a 75 Pontiac Firebird I got second hand in 77. I was 20. Great car. 110,000 miles when i finally sold it. And the guy who got it bought it for the engine to go racing.
My dream car is a 2017-19 Mercedes e63s 4matic+ with a panoramic sunroof and amg bucket seats. I'm 18, currently going through pilot school, I'm relying on my future career to pay for it 🤞
Im about to turn 19, and my dream car is a late 60s 4 door hardtop chevy impala In terms of classic cars, they seem to be one of the most attainable for a decent price, and they are popular enough where there are lots of aftermarket parts for them, and they are gorgeous Whether i will actually be able to get one or not, im not sure, but it is something i hope i will eventually be able to afford If i cant get that, a more modern car i would like thats reasonably attainable would be a 2000s dodge magnum Nice big muscle car with a nice look, and near infinite practicality
Right now I drive and own a 2014 Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker and I love it. I’ve had her for 10 years now and I’ve been looking for a new car. I’ll will keep the Challenger, she is a keeper. My dream car has always been the Audi R8 (2008-2011 model year, V8 or V10, doesn’t matter to me). Ever since I saw it on both Transformers 2 and Iron Man, I feel in-love with it ever since. Finding a really nice well condition one is not hard but for the same money, I can also get a new C8 Vette, and that is my 2nd dream car. My father almost bought both a C5 (when the C5’s were new at the time) and a C8 back in 2020. Because of that, I’ve also been wanting to own a Vette. I’ve already driven the C8 because my uncle got one and it was amazing. I can go the fun/dumb way and go with a R8 or I can go with the “smart” way and get a new C8. If I get either or, I will still be happy with my choice. My 3rd dream car is a tie between 2 cars, both are WAAAAY out of reach, and it’s the Agera and LFA. If for somehow I win big money, I can try and get either or, but a person can dream right?
I have a pretty solid list of dream cars. Doug has reviewed 2 of them, Shmeee did the other. One per decade: The 80's: Vector W8. So jealous when Doug did this one. I grew up with the poster on my wall. I did, very fortunately get to sit in one at the Blackhawk Concourse D'elegance in Danville in the very early 90's. The most awesome looking car of the 80's hands down. And the tech was unreal. Child's play by today's standards, but was out of this world in the 80's. Fighter aircraft tech? Check. My mom was considering buying a used Rolls owned by Loni Anderson there, but they wanted a 20% premium just for that fact, so she passed. This was during the '92 recession, so used cars were relatively cheap. The 90's: Jaguar XJ220. Simply the most beautiful sports car that was ever made, especially the Concept LWB V12. 2000's: The Aston One-77. A hair behind the XJ220 in looks, this was the most beautiful Aston ever created, DB5 included. However the, car I would want now (getting to be an old duffer), is not available at any price: The Maybach 6 Cabrio Concept. Just elegance through and through. I was SO hoping this would get to production, but then stupid Covid hit.
After reading this ur gonna make me start a long session of online car shopping and looking at cars I can't afford lol. Those are some insane dream cars.
Dream car is a hellcat challenger. saving to pay it off fully. I’m gonna pay in full a 300s for 10k first and uses that for a few years. Planning to save 15-20k of my income (career in law enforcement) my goal is to have it by 25 (I just turned 22 recently.
3 months ago I got my first car at 17, a 2013 Audi A4 w/ 6 speed manual. It's not the fastest car nor was it necessarily my dream car. But for how much I love the car, I think at this point, my dream car would be an S4, or even RS4. It's not the craziest dream car. But realistically, I think within the next few years it's something I could reasonably attain.
I am 21 and constantly (everyday) am wanting to buy a 2018 bmw m3 cs or bmw m4 but then there is this thought that goes deeper about wanting to buy a house soon. it sucks but I am going to buy a house before I ever get a dream car, and I know that after I buy my house, the chances of me ever getting my dream car are going to be slim to none.
Ultimate dream car -> Tie between Porsche Taycan Turbo S CT and 911 Turbo Spyder More realistic dream car -> Mazda Miata I’m actually quite close to being able to buy a Miata and I am very excited to get one.
Nissan Skyline Make $21.80 saving money for the down payment at the moment I have a Good credit score. I finished paying my daily. Moving to my second car.
I would say the better way is to save up and buy cash when you're young. Live at home, and save every penny for a few years, invest it then get a great cash deal when you have enough. If you finance, you'll pay $8000 to 10 grand in interest to the bank. So cash and private sale negotiation is where you want to be. This was how I afforded my 2005 350Zin 2007, then a BMW 335i that was a couple years old.
My dream car is a 6th Gen Chevy Camaro with a manual transmission, A V8 engine, a convertible top, and a rapid blue model. I'm 18 and my goal is to buy one at 21.
Nissan GTR and C8 Corvette definitely should've been mentioned for that 80k-120k range considering they both out perform most that cost nearly 200k in a higher bracket. Yes the GTR is old and yes it's a Nissan and Yes the C8 is American, but a V10 R8 cannot keep up with those two especially for those prices. Only one that does is a 911 Carrera S.
I live in the netherlands and car prices are extremely high(I’ve heard that it is the most expensive country to own a car), there is literally extra tax on the base price that is taxed(the extra tax gets taxed too) and how do i de with car payments when i already pay €700 a month to own the cheapest car and easily above €1000 for a good car (including insurance for an 18-20 yo but without car payments) how do the rules change in my situation. I want a used bmw M car for around 30-40k so how much do i have to make to afford that
My dream car, or at least one of them is a Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, but I know for a fact that I cannot nor will be able to afford it anytime soon. However I made a compromise to myself to get a nice performance car that’s more attainable. I’m considering a 2019 Lexus ES350 f sport or an 2021 is300 f sport. Only thing is that I need to establish a good credit history and get a better job🥲 but that’s the plan for me
One of my dream cars is an og m2 and I hope to get my truck to last long enough so I can get to the point where that would be the first car I buy with my own money.
I bought my Wrx 3 years ago, but I've got an itch for a gt350 that I just can't shake. bought it when I lived with my parents, and now I'm moved in with my girlfriend and we **think** we should be taking home at least 200k next year. currently saving up for a hefty down payment like I did with this car, I've got my eyes set on the prize
17 years old bought an FRS for 15k haven’t had trouble with payments I’ve even been able to get a $1k catback and a couple other smaller mods. Will be payed off in 1.5 years if I lock in. If not the payments will take me to 4.5 years.
wanna get a m8 but the bmw m850i is more realistic lmao. i’m 16 with no time to work during the school year so im just flipping rims on fb market place rn
Same for me. I think the option it pretty obvious though. Save for the zo6. I had enough for a mustang and couldn’t get myself to pull the trigger since if I just saved for a bit longer, it would have been something I would have liked much better. About 9-11k vs 12-17k used (about 90k miles). Good luck!
My head says Lexus LC500 but my heart says Maserati Gran Turismo... Thanks for the informative video! Glad to see you out here living your best life c:
Last year I was let go from Dispatching office desk position I would Uber to work sometimes ask for a ride I was let go due to being not compatible. I drive a drive 2021 Alfa Romeo Q4 now and have to think would it have made a difference I don’t believe they were aware I wouldn’t have my own ride when they hired me
Being a finance nerd and a car guy is basically a contradiction lmao. I’m in the same boat brother. I make great money and want a Porsche but I simply can’t justify it. My GF says I should reward my hard work but to me that’s money I could use to buy an *overpriced* house. But I also feel like I’ll worry to the point that I’ll never get what I want until I’m much older (I’m 26 atm)
@@ProfessorDrives my current plan is to continue to save for retirement and in parallel have a “large purchase fund”. When I turn 30 I’ll reevaluate my goals and use some of that fund to either pay cash for the car (used one ofc) or put down a significant down payment like 75%
My #1 dream car is a 991-992 911 turbo s, one of my attainable dream cars for my age ( I’m 20) is definitely a g20 m340i… although an f30 340i would do just fine as well😂 I hope to have either one once I pay a chunk of my current a3 loan off and get a full time job
I feel like I have a dream car for every category 😭 10-20k: 370z 20-40k: 2ss or manual 440i/240i 40-60k: manual mk5 supra or manual F87 M2 comp 60-80k: C7 80-120k: R8 or R35 GTR 200k+: svj Too much: koenigsegg chimera or any koenigsegg
If I should buy it or not doesn't matter, I *can't* buy it. I'm focusing on school more than getting a job, but I am waiting for an answer for a job. School isn't going top either...
i used to drive one of these and ngl seeing the 13.8MPG was actually not bad considering how i drove it- amazingly you can actually get like 25-28 highway if you really try but its just impossible to resist. feelsbad i had to sell it cuz i wanted something cheaper to own so i now have a g37 convertible, but its amazing as well and ima keep it while i build myself up until i get another of these
@@ProfessorDrives most expensive thing was a thermostat needed to be replaced, bout 1100 by an independent- also did belts for a few added hundred, though it was at like 106k miles so im not surprised
I dont even have a Dreamcar, at least a modern one. But i want to buy a C3 Corvette at one point and learn to tinker on it and create a Car i love. Problem is, i am German, so there are few C3s, even fewer manuals and a lot of them probably have issues, also there are a lot of requirements for them to be considered historic, what i want, to first of all reduce tax and second it looks nice on the License Plate.
I’m 14 years old. My dream car is a 2009 Lamborghini gallardo superleggera. I found one same color and all, $169,999 😬. I’m going to apply for a job at my local garage next summer, how long do you guys think it would take me to get one?
calculate credit rates, monthly payments, down payments and loan for interest rates and you can see what the plan will be if you put 10k down and do like a 40 month plan for example
Hey man, im 16, making about 21 an hour working 25hrs a week (school and summer). I have a 2007 lexus es350 for my daily. I'd love to have an svt cobra before i finish highschool, do you think it would be doable?
I'm assuming you have 2 years to go. Definitely save up the money to pay cash for it if you're serious about it. There are a lot of considerations too such as: are you paying for college? If so, the money should go towards that. Do you have any other debt? Etc. I think it's doable if you save everything and work really hard!
a top tier dream car would be a Porsche 911 997.1 or .2 targa its a top tier car and i love its quirks and features and ususaly retail around 46~70k eur but i hope to buy it before 30
I bought a loaded 2019 Mustang gt premium for $37k at 19k miles. Currently have 50k miles and can sell it for $32,500 right now at a dealer.. I pay $357/month had it for almost 2 years getting bored if you can find deals on your “dream car” why not?
Next year is finally when i am going to buy an NA Miata. It's the car that got me interested in cars as a whole and i have lusted over them for about a decade now. I'm so fucking excited. Later on I hope to own either an R32 GTR or an FD RX7.
I bought a c6 z06 at 21 and two years later I still don’t regret it. My “dream” car would have to be a manual zonda or f1 gtr so I def can’t afford it lol. I love my z though nothing could replace it
I am 17 have about 15k saved up most of it is in a CD that doesn’t mature until next spring I am also saving about 75% of every pay check. but I am starting college in fall of 2025 so I am not sure if I should use it to buy a C5 corvette or college. Once CD matures because I am not sure I’ll ever have this much cash again until I’m in my 30s.
@@ProfessorDrives maybe in the future but as of right now I’m thinking of a C5 Z06, because I wanna drive manual. My parents and other relatives know how to drive manual, and I’m just trying to carry on the tradition so I can pass it on to my own children in the future
I'm doing this wrong , I bought my r129 sl500 for $7k (at 95k miles, compared to what the original owner paid this is highway robbery)driven it for four years, watched it appreciate while daily driving it (now at 153K miles) and its still worth more than when I bought it. All this to say I never intend on selling. I don't buy cars ever with the intention of making money( unless its a circuit event; no streetracing just pure racetrack antics).
I want a rear wheel cybertruck and I get a salary of almost 2,000 dollars a month and it’s about 60,000 dollars and I been thinking about putting 60% on down payment so I would have a low monthly cost since it’s electric. Btw it’s for my dog walking business irl in the future
I make 64k salary Supra mk5 is what I’m looking for mainly. I’d have to pay 950-1k a month and $500 for insurance. I wouldn’t be able to comfortably afford it yet
I'm basically in the area where I am looking to pay for a 2013 Lexus LS460. Since I'm a huge fan of those cars. It sure isn't my dream car, but it is the car I'm looking to keep long term.
@@ProfessorDrives yessir. It was the car I've been looking for that has V8 power with the reliability of a toyota. Eventhough it can be an enthusiast car because of how stylish it is.
I wouldn't necessarily say it's my dream car, just the car I know I want pretty badly, that will also be somewhat affordable. By the time my insurance rates go down when I turn 25 in four years, I want to be able to pay cash for a 2014 Metallic Gray Mustang GT premium with a six speed manual and the factory glass roof. That car is currently about $25k, but may go down due to depreciation or up due to scarcity, so idk what the prices will be like in four years. But I'm hoping if I save ~$7k a year for the next four years, I'll be able to afford it and then some for the taxes and fees and stuff. Assuming I can find a job making 40k a year after taxes, that would be less than 25% of my yearly income, which I don't think is too bad. Especially considering the money will be sitting in a savings account until the day I actually do buy the car so I'd still be able to withdraw it and use it for other stuff in case of emergency.
Nice! Great vid! I’ve had the same dilemma lately. When to buy my phase 1 goal vehicle for the sake of reward and growing my YT channel. Wanted a 2014-newer gran turismo so bad for my whole life but now it’s a choice between that and a GT-R.. or a pre LP gallardo. Gtr or gran turismo may be the more financially logical choice Ahaa. How’s the speed on the GT?
GranTurismo will have a MUCH cheaper purchase price than those other options. Arguably as much fun to drive. I bet the gallardo will feel a lot more special though. The GT is genuinely a fast car.
@@ProfessorDriveswell I noticed a nice GT for 55k CAD in Florida (I live in Canada) and I can get a rlly good shape GTR for 70k. That’s the current dilemma. The GT has more beauty tho for sure. Would be upgrading from an 09 Mercedes cls63 amg with 520 hp aha
My dream car is an 1st gen R8 V8 or V10 depending on spec. My favorite model of the R8, and i can probably get a good deal on it. I want to have it before 30, but.. we'll see. Although i dont mind the new Toyota GR86 to hold me over, i like that as well haha.
I have that same type of reddit post LOL. I want a 2020 Supra falls into the 40-60k range, and have been eyeing it for years now. Will speak it into existence. But situation is that I'm 22, making over 6-figs, 750+ Credit, maxing out 401k and Roth due to this new salary, live at home, and still feel like I should wait on this supra, what would be your take on it? Currently paying off my current car with a $330/m payment and $200/m insurance. I have 15k in investments currently, enough to buy the supra outright in cash, but still am worried. Please give me your advice with your education and personal experience, thank you.
It's totally up to you but I'd wait until you can buy the car in cash 2x over at a minimum. Some say 10x, but it depends on what you want out of life. Some want a nice house younger, some want to Retire Early. Just weigh out your goals. You're in a really good spot right now.
i moved to germany this year and started working immediately and my salary is around 2500€. since the day of the release of the g80 m3 i fell in love with that car and i want to finance one and make my dream come true. to make things clear i dont live alone , i am here with my family and that is a huge plus because we split rent and groceries. Is it a good time to get my dream car now?
My dream car is a Pagani Zonda R so Idk if that is happening any time soon. Realistically though, a 720s is probably the car I want the most that I have a realistic shot of getting.
I make around $25/ hours from my job and investments, and I put half of the money down on my 2021 Camaro 1SS. I am currently 22 years old and I regret nothing. I plan to pay off the car in 1 and a half years, and will go on and get my mom an SUV she wants.
Always have a plan to make more money when owning these cars, it may be hard at first but it is more than worth it!!
I love to hear it. And I love the plan to pay it off in 18 months. Let's go!!
This fucker earns 6,000 dollars a month and I’m lowballing it. Living life.
My dream car is 5th gen Camaro
That’s awesome bro I love hearing things like this, that’s definitely the move
This is actually one of the most useful vids I’ve ever watched. Made me realize how ready I am, thanks for this 😭
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Honestly, I wanted something like a GTR or M3 but my 2018 BMW 340 M Sport is the dream car I didn't know I wanted.
I make enough now that a 25k-30k car, the payments are barely noticed by me.
Stock, these cars will do the 1/4 mi in the mid 12s. I flashed a simple tune onto the car and transmission, car runs in the mid 11s. It's awesome.
It handles amazing. It has brembo brakes. The insurance is affordable and when I behave myself, it can get 30+ mpg. And it looks AMAZING too.
You never think you want a BMW, until you do. Networking and motivation is a very real thing. I look forward to driving to work, I look forward to driving period. I meet lots of other people at car shows and similar with more expensive BMWs and they give advice.
The best part?? The 340 is powered by the B58, one of the most reliable BMW engines ever produced.
M340i is one of the most underrated cars
Yep the 340 and M340 are probably the best bang for the buck cars on the market right now. It's one of the only vehicle that makes almost no compromises, while still being incredibly fast. And even then, incredibly fast is an understatement, these cars can get into 10s 1/4 mile and low 3s/high 2s 0-60 with very little mods (downpipe, ethanol tune, good tires), all while still being relatively reliable.
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I wanna buy all my dream cars before having any heavy responsibility like having a family.
Agreed!!!!
My dream car is a 2017 Toyota Corolla LE, I bought it used at 58,000 miles and it runs like a dream 5 years later at 121,000 miles!
I need to get one of those lol
yeah man theres an intangible element of raising your energy when you drive a car thats special to you. always overlooked when talking about purchasing a car.
100% agreed. Whatever car speaks to you on an emotional level is the one to own.
The only signs I can buy my dream car is when:
1. I can get myself either a condo unit, with 3-4 personal parking spaces. Or house with 3 car garage.
2. Have more than $10K+ every month in residual income.
3. Credit score is past 750.
I'd like to get a Challenger Redeye Jailbreak edition, and then a M3 Competition, or Porsche Turbo S for a business/executive car when I go to court. My spendings right now are TOO low for my aims to get 2-3 cars at the moment, unless I start out cheap. But I plan to change things around to hopefully fall through with my expectations, because its very difficult.
That's an extremely good plan
Best advice possible is don't buy the car you want until you can comfortably afford it. Owning that cool car when your finances are hanging on by a thread is nowhere near as enjoyable as owning it when it's paid off and almost entirely stress free.
100% agreed
I lived like a pauper all through my college years. I put 250,000 miles on a V6 Mustang, and finally, I decided to bite the bullet and get a new GT Mustang. I did this partly out of fear that the V8 is on its way out, (see Camaro and Challenger) so I just gritted my teeth and signed on the line. My GT is a great cruiser fun car, and 14 months later, still has under 4000 miles on it.
Having said that, just be aware that no THING you can buy will ever bring you true, lasting happiness. Not a new phone, computer, tablet, clothes, car, or even a home. Every object you can buy will lose its novelty, and then it'll just be another thing, so don't bankrupt yourself going for it.
Great advice!!
The Lotus Emira is the car I can realistically see myself buying within the next few years
That's super cool. I hope you get it!
@@ProfessorDrives Thanks!
Almost 20 years old, studying statistics hoping for a great career when I get older. Looking to get a Lexus LC500. My parents see it as an old grandpa car, but I see it being unique for a kid in his 20s owning one. It’s a bit pricey but if it’s too much, then the RC-F is next in line.
Can't go wrong with a RCF at all
As of now i am 15 almost 16 i Got My dream Car Which is a Mustang 2 Months after turning 14 almost as a christmas gift i am so grateful to have my Dream car so young But more grateful for a the family i have, i wish all of you guys get your dream car trust me it’s actually unbelievable and cool when you actually own it, feels surreal to me still even tho its been like 2 years. Looking forward to getting a 2018 corvette when im older though.
if you read this thanks i guess its too long
Hey that's an awesome car to start with!!! And keep working towards that vette.
Bought my 2014 CLS 63s AMG (70k miles) at the age of 22 and its amazing. 0 to 60 stock in 3.6 seconds is insane. Put 25k down and had a monthly car payment of less than 400$. Payed it off this year at the age of 25. I also have a very low mortgage and live in a modern home in Phoenix Arizona. At the end of the year, I plan on get an 2019 X3 M40i as a daily and only use the AMG as a weekend car. Work a modest 9 to 5 job and enjoy doing it. How I am able to do it is that I budget and only spend money on the things that are necessary.
I wanna drive one of those CLS 63s AMGs so bad. Seems like a wonderful deal for the performance
My first car was a 75 Pontiac Firebird I got second hand in 77. I was 20. Great car. 110,000 miles when i finally sold it. And the guy who got it bought it for the engine to go racing.
That's awesome!!
My dream car is a 1975-1996 Jaguar XJS V12, smooth motor, smooth ride, sleek looks. It’s the perfect budget exotic (besides the typical jag expenses)
My dream car is a 2017-19 Mercedes e63s 4matic+ with a panoramic sunroof and amg bucket seats. I'm 18, currently going through pilot school, I'm relying on my future career to pay for it 🤞
$10k-$20k: Lexus IS350
$20k-$40k: Lexus ISF
$40k-60k: BMW M4
$80k-$120k: Trackhawk
$200k+: Mclaren GT or Dodge Viper ACR
I can't argue with that at all lol!
Im about to turn 19, and my dream car is a late 60s 4 door hardtop chevy impala
In terms of classic cars, they seem to be one of the most attainable for a decent price, and they are popular enough where there are lots of aftermarket parts for them, and they are gorgeous
Whether i will actually be able to get one or not, im not sure, but it is something i hope i will eventually be able to afford
If i cant get that, a more modern car i would like thats reasonably attainable would be a 2000s dodge magnum
Nice big muscle car with a nice look, and near infinite practicality
Both good options. You'll definitely make it there.
Right now I drive and own a 2014 Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker and I love it. I’ve had her for 10 years now and I’ve been looking for a new car. I’ll will keep the Challenger, she is a keeper. My dream car has always been the Audi R8 (2008-2011 model year, V8 or V10, doesn’t matter to me). Ever since I saw it on both Transformers 2 and Iron Man, I feel in-love with it ever since. Finding a really nice well condition one is not hard but for the same money, I can also get a new C8 Vette, and that is my 2nd dream car.
My father almost bought both a C5 (when the C5’s were new at the time) and a C8 back in 2020. Because of that, I’ve also been wanting to own a Vette.
I’ve already driven the C8 because my uncle got one and it was amazing.
I can go the fun/dumb way and go with a R8 or I can go with the “smart” way and get a new C8. If I get either or, I will still be happy with my choice.
My 3rd dream car is a tie between 2 cars, both are WAAAAY out of reach, and it’s the Agera and LFA.
If for somehow I win big money, I can try and get either or, but a person can dream right?
A lot of people in the comments have said R8, and I'm with you lol!! R8 over C8 all day. But with that comes more money:(
I have a pretty solid list of dream cars. Doug has reviewed 2 of them, Shmeee did the other. One per decade: The 80's: Vector W8. So jealous when Doug did this one. I grew up with the poster on my wall. I did, very fortunately get to sit in one at the Blackhawk Concourse D'elegance in Danville in the very early 90's. The most awesome looking car of the 80's hands down. And the tech was unreal. Child's play by today's standards, but was out of this world in the 80's. Fighter aircraft tech? Check. My mom was considering buying a used Rolls owned by Loni Anderson there, but they wanted a 20% premium just for that fact, so she passed. This was during the '92 recession, so used cars were relatively cheap. The 90's: Jaguar XJ220. Simply the most beautiful sports car that was ever made, especially the Concept LWB V12. 2000's: The Aston One-77. A hair behind the XJ220 in looks, this was the most beautiful Aston ever created, DB5 included. However the, car I would want now (getting to be an old duffer), is not available at any price: The Maybach 6 Cabrio Concept. Just elegance through and through. I was SO hoping this would get to production, but then stupid Covid hit.
After reading this ur gonna make me start a long session of online car shopping and looking at cars I can't afford lol. Those are some insane dream cars.
Dream car is a hellcat challenger. saving to pay it off fully. I’m gonna pay in full a 300s for 10k first and uses that for a few years. Planning to save 15-20k of my income (career in law enforcement) my goal is to have it by 25 (I just turned 22 recently.
That would be awesome to have a paid for hellcat. One of the rare ones in the crowd.
3 months ago I got my first car at 17, a 2013 Audi A4 w/ 6 speed manual. It's not the fastest car nor was it necessarily my dream car. But for how much I love the car, I think at this point, my dream car would be an S4, or even RS4. It's not the craziest dream car. But realistically, I think within the next few years it's something I could reasonably attain.
An RS4 would be so cool. Those are insanely rare
I am 21 and constantly (everyday) am wanting to buy a 2018 bmw m3 cs or bmw m4 but then there is this thought that goes deeper about wanting to buy a house soon. it sucks but I am going to buy a house before I ever get a dream car, and I know that after I buy my house, the chances of me ever getting my dream car are going to be slim to none.
Dude I feel you on that.....
Ultimate dream car -> Tie between Porsche Taycan Turbo S CT and 911 Turbo Spyder
More realistic dream car -> Mazda Miata
I’m actually quite close to being able to buy a Miata and I am very excited to get one.
Healthy mix of realistic and aspirational!
@@ProfessorDrives Thank you!
MC20 Cielo
Oh my gawsh. Same.
I’m 15 almost 16, my dream car would be either a 2021 Subaru WRX STi, or a 2021 Audi S4
Both really good cars! Definitely realistic to afford it within these rules in your 20s
Nissan Skyline Make $21.80 saving money for the down payment at the moment I have a Good credit score. I finished paying my daily. Moving to my second car.
Love it!!
Mine is a Ferrari 458 Italia (as a more obtainable dream car/realistic). Idk if I'll ever be able to afford it, but I'll certainly try.
I bet you will if you try really hard. Just need a job or business that pays $300k-$400k a year
Ford Mustang Dark Horse is my absolute dream car..❤
You'll get it!!!
My dream car is a McLaren P1, but I've been paying more attention to the new Corvettes
Imagine owning a P1. That's what makes me wake up every morning.
@@ProfessorDrives Indeed!
My dream car is a 2013 GT500 Supersnake
I would say the better way is to save up and buy cash when you're young. Live at home, and save every penny for a few years, invest it then get a great cash deal when you have enough. If you finance, you'll pay $8000 to 10 grand in interest to the bank. So cash and private sale negotiation is where you want to be. This was how I afforded my 2005 350Zin 2007, then a BMW 335i that was a couple years old.
Just subscribed, well done on your video looks great! I bought my dream car last year (Lexus LC).
My dream car is a 6th Gen Chevy Camaro with a manual transmission, A V8 engine, a convertible top, and a rapid blue model. I'm 18 and my goal is to buy one at 21.
You'll get it!! Great choice!
Thank you! Your video really inspired me to make a well-informed decision when it comes to buying a masterpiece. I feel more confident than ever! :)
Nissan GTR and C8 Corvette definitely should've been mentioned for that 80k-120k range considering they both out perform most that cost nearly 200k in a higher bracket. Yes the GTR is old and yes it's a Nissan and Yes the C8 is American, but a V10 R8 cannot keep up with those two especially for those prices. Only one that does is a 911 Carrera S.
True! Those are 2 of my favorite for between $80k-$120k. Definitely much cheaper to maintain than a gallardo or R8
1970 forward leaned supercharged with blower v8 ford mustang body with a wider body kit,i dont know what else,but i like big muscle
RESPECT
@@ProfessorDrives YEAH BUDDY 🤜🤛
I live in the netherlands and car prices are extremely high(I’ve heard that it is the most expensive country to own a car), there is literally extra tax on the base price that is taxed(the extra tax gets taxed too) and how do i de with car payments when i already pay €700 a month to own the cheapest car and easily above €1000 for a good car (including insurance for an 18-20 yo but without car payments) how do the rules change in my situation. I want a used bmw M car for around 30-40k so how much do i have to make to afford that
I'd say 100% stay below that 50% of your annual income rule, and probably wait to pay cash.
My dream car, or at least one of them is a Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, but I know for a fact that I cannot nor will be able to afford it anytime soon. However I made a compromise to myself to get a nice performance car that’s more attainable. I’m considering a 2019 Lexus ES350 f sport or an 2021 is300 f sport. Only thing is that I need to establish a good credit history and get a better job🥲 but that’s the plan for me
That's what's awesome about being a car guy. It makes u get better jobs lol
One of my dream cars is an og m2 and I hope to get my truck to last long enough so I can get to the point where that would be the first car I buy with my own money.
Getting ready to take delivery of my dream car 2020 Shelby gt350👏🏽
OOOOF. Congratulations!!!
@@ProfessorDrivesthanks love ur vids and advice. I work 2 jobs comfortably and have been saving up for a big down payment. Keep up the good work🔥
Don’t have a dream car but a dream garage which is a Mercedes gle 63 amg, a Porsche 911 turbo s and a dodge challenger hellcat
Porsche 911 turbos don't get enough credit
24 Engineer i bought my dream car Lexus RCF and looking to but my second. Jaguar ftype SVR
RCF has to be the best all around V8 daily driver long-term for $40k-$50k used
How is the scuttle shake on the grand cabrio?
Not very noticeable at all! I've had the top down at 110mph too.
My dream car is currently the FL5 Type R
Beautiful!
I bought my Wrx 3 years ago, but I've got an itch for a gt350 that I just can't shake. bought it when I lived with my parents, and now I'm moved in with my girlfriend and we **think** we should be taking home at least 200k next year. currently saving up for a hefty down payment like I did with this car, I've got my eyes set on the prize
Keep me updated!!!
17 years old bought an FRS for 15k haven’t had trouble with payments I’ve even been able to get a $1k catback and a couple other smaller mods. Will be payed off in 1.5 years if I lock in. If not the payments will take me to 4.5 years.
Not my dream car but it’s easily the best starter car / entry level sports car for my age. 6 speed manual especially
That is definitely a really good car to enter the car space
wanna get a m8 but the bmw m850i is more realistic lmao. i’m 16 with no time to work during the school year so im just flipping rims on fb market place rn
Ayeeeee that sounds like a good side hustle. I worked at mcdonalds in high-school lol
The car that I will probably buy on my 20s is the mustang ecoboost but my dream car is a vette Z06
@@rogerfranchcurto4843 We got very similar taste!!
Same for me. I think the option it pretty obvious though. Save for the zo6. I had enough for a mustang and couldn’t get myself to pull the trigger since if I just saved for a bit longer, it would have been something I would have liked much better. About 9-11k vs 12-17k used (about 90k miles). Good luck!
My head says Lexus LC500 but my heart says Maserati Gran Turismo...
Thanks for the informative video! Glad to see you out here living your best life c:
2020 c8 corvette light blue…. Investing heavily in my fidelity account lol just bought a g37 coupe convertible though
Ayeee congratulations on that! You'll get the C8 with hard work and patience!
@@ProfessorDrives it’s crazy how you can get one with pretty low miles for 60 to 70 k
Last year I was let go from Dispatching office desk position I would Uber to work sometimes ask for a ride I was let go due to being not compatible. I drive a drive 2021 Alfa Romeo Q4 now and have to think would it have made a difference I don’t believe they were aware I wouldn’t have my own ride when they hired me
Aww sorry to hear that. Those alfa's are very cool.
Being a finance nerd and a car guy is basically a contradiction lmao. I’m in the same boat brother. I make great money and want a Porsche but I simply can’t justify it. My GF says I should reward my hard work but to me that’s money I could use to buy an *overpriced* house.
But I also feel like I’ll worry to the point that I’ll never get what I want until I’m much older (I’m 26 atm)
Yeahhhh. I'm in the same predicament
@@ProfessorDrives my current plan is to continue to save for retirement and in parallel have a “large purchase fund”. When I turn 30 I’ll reevaluate my goals and use some of that fund to either pay cash for the car (used one ofc) or put down a significant down payment like 75%
my dream car is an Alfa Romeo Giulia, idk something about the car just speaks to me
We got similar taste. Maserati and Alfa are similar
My #1 dream car is a 991-992 911 turbo s, one of my attainable dream cars for my age ( I’m 20) is definitely a g20 m340i… although an f30 340i would do just fine as well😂 I hope to have either one once I pay a chunk of my current a3 loan off and get a full time job
Those are all EXTREMELY good choices
What do you think about the GR86 or Elantra N?
Both very cool. I'd personally go with the Elantra N though. I'll get one to review on the channel.
2015/16 Ford Mustang FM Echoboost. Have driven the FN mustang GT's at work and i find it to be too much power for me
Great choice! Plus you can always put an easy tune on the ecoboost if you wanted to add more power
6 gen camaro ss with a 6 speed manual transmission... it's a V8 muscle car and it's reliable 💪
Niceeeeee!
@@ProfessorDrives Does your maserati have V8 in it?
The 2018 Koenigsegg Agera RS is one heck of a car I'd be willing to own
One day!!!
I feel like I have a dream car for every category 😭
10-20k: 370z
20-40k: 2ss or manual 440i/240i
40-60k: manual mk5 supra or manual F87 M2 comp
60-80k: C7
80-120k: R8 or R35 GTR
200k+: svj
Too much: koenigsegg chimera or any koenigsegg
I do too lol!! SVJ is about $1,000,000 though :(
Got a 2020 civic si rn. Hoping within the next 5 years to get into an infinity q60, genesis g70 or bmw m340i as my top pick
Gotta be a quatttoporte trofeo for me
Beautiful choice
If I should buy it or not doesn't matter, I *can't* buy it. I'm focusing on school more than getting a job, but I am waiting for an answer for a job. School isn't going top either...
Love to hear it!
i used to drive one of these and ngl seeing the 13.8MPG was actually not bad considering how i drove it- amazingly you can actually get like 25-28 highway if you really try but its just impossible to resist. feelsbad i had to sell it cuz i wanted something cheaper to own so i now have a g37 convertible, but its amazing as well and ima keep it while i build myself up until i get another of these
G37 convertible must be fun to drive! Did you have any expensive repairs you had to do to the Maserati?
@@ProfessorDrives most expensive thing was a thermostat needed to be replaced, bout 1100 by an independent- also did belts for a few added hundred, though it was at like 106k miles so im not surprised
I dont even have a Dreamcar, at least a modern one. But i want to buy a C3 Corvette at one point and learn to tinker on it and create a Car i love. Problem is, i am German, so there are few C3s, even fewer manuals and a lot of them probably have issues, also there are a lot of requirements for them to be considered historic, what i want, to first of all reduce tax and second it looks nice on the License Plate.
A C3 would be super cool
I’m 14 years old. My dream car is a 2009 Lamborghini gallardo superleggera. I found one same color and all, $169,999 😬. I’m going to apply for a job at my local garage next summer, how long do you guys think it would take me to get one?
calculate credit rates, monthly payments, down payments and loan for interest rates and you can see what the plan will be if you put 10k down and do like a 40 month plan for example
We might be looking at the same Gallardo lol!!! It'll take 10-20 years of hard work to afford it and be smart about it.
@@ProfessorDrives what color would you get? I always loved Arancio borealis
i am 17 and i'm studying to get into the Laws school, and my dream car is a Maserati Granturismo MC Stradale 🔱
You have the best taste lol!
Hey man, im 16, making about 21 an hour working 25hrs a week (school and summer). I have a 2007 lexus es350 for my daily. I'd love to have an svt cobra before i finish highschool, do you think it would be doable?
I'm assuming you have 2 years to go. Definitely save up the money to pay cash for it if you're serious about it. There are a lot of considerations too such as: are you paying for college? If so, the money should go towards that. Do you have any other debt? Etc. I think it's doable if you save everything and work really hard!
@@ProfessorDrives thanks man this is exactly what I needed
a top tier dream car would be a Porsche 911 997.1 or .2 targa its a top tier car and i love its quirks and features and ususaly retail around 46~70k eur but i hope to buy it before 30
Those are among the best under $100k
Just cause you can make the payment doesn’t mean you can afford it but then again life is short so do as you please 🤷🏻♂️
Agreed
I bought a loaded 2019 Mustang gt premium for $37k at 19k miles.
Currently have 50k miles and can sell it for $32,500 right now at a dealer..
I pay $357/month had it for almost 2 years getting bored if you can find deals on your “dream car” why not?
That's pretty dang good! A $5k loss over 5 years is not bad at all!!
Next year is finally when i am going to buy an NA Miata. It's the car that got me interested in cars as a whole and i have lusted over them for about a decade now. I'm so fucking excited. Later on I hope to own either an R32 GTR or an FD RX7.
I bought a c6 z06 at 21 and two years later I still don’t regret it. My “dream” car would have to be a manual zonda or f1 gtr so I def can’t afford it lol. I love my z though nothing could replace it
My dream car is the lexus rcf- love those things. Also curious, why do you have your MBA at age 23? Most get it beyond 26+
Yeah getting an MBA with little work experience is not a smart move. We all make mistakes.... and the RCF is a 10/10 choice
I am 17 have about 15k saved up most of it is in a CD that doesn’t mature until next spring I am also saving about 75% of every pay check. but I am starting college in fall of 2025 so I am not sure if I should use it to buy a C5 corvette or college. Once CD matures because I am not sure I’ll ever have this much cash again until I’m in my 30s.
If you're going to college, then 100% pay cash for college. Student loans are awful.
Mine realistically would be a third gen RS3
10/10 choice
@@ProfessorDrives maybe in the future but as of right now I’m thinking of a C5 Z06, because I wanna drive manual. My parents and other relatives know how to drive manual, and I’m just trying to carry on the tradition so I can pass it on to my own children in the future
My dream car is 2007 mustang gt
You will get it for sure!!!
2002 SL 500 Silver Arrow is my dream car
Nice!
I'm doing this wrong , I bought my r129 sl500 for $7k (at 95k miles, compared to what the original owner paid this is highway robbery)driven it for four years, watched it appreciate while daily driving it (now at 153K miles) and its still worth more than when I bought it. All this to say I never intend on selling. I don't buy cars ever with the intention of making money( unless its a circuit event; no streetracing just pure racetrack antics).
@@2JZDestroyer I love to hear that lol!!
My dream car is a 2015 Nissan GT-R black edition
Thats one of my top 5
my dream car is the iroc z28 Camaro and turn it into 600hp “daily driver”
Casual 600hp daily lool
I live in Australia and used GranTurismos go for 250k australian dollars, but they are well taken care of unlike a lot of the used GTs out there 😅
I want a rear wheel cybertruck and I get a salary of almost 2,000 dollars a month and it’s about 60,000 dollars and I been thinking about putting 60% on down payment so I would have a low monthly cost since it’s electric. Btw it’s for my dog walking business irl in the future
Aren't cybertrucks around $150,000?
@@ProfessorDrives I did my research and the cheapest one that is new is 60,000 for the rear wheel drive one
2025 Model 3 Performance! I’m 22!
Niceeeeee!
I make 64k salary
Supra mk5 is what I’m looking for mainly. I’d have to pay 950-1k a month and $500 for insurance.
I wouldn’t be able to comfortably afford it yet
murcialago, do you think i can make it as a 14 year old? im trying to get a scholarship for a college using hockey and become a doctor.
I'm basically in the area where I am looking to pay for a 2013 Lexus LS460. Since I'm a huge fan of those cars. It sure isn't my dream car, but it is the car I'm looking to keep long term.
Solid choice for really good reliability and luxury AND some power
@@ProfessorDrives yessir. It was the car I've been looking for that has V8 power with the reliability of a toyota. Eventhough it can be an enthusiast car because of how stylish it is.
dream car is a bmw x6m
That thing has it all!
I wouldn't necessarily say it's my dream car, just the car I know I want pretty badly, that will also be somewhat affordable. By the time my insurance rates go down when I turn 25 in four years, I want to be able to pay cash for a 2014 Metallic Gray Mustang GT premium with a six speed manual and the factory glass roof. That car is currently about $25k, but may go down due to depreciation or up due to scarcity, so idk what the prices will be like in four years. But I'm hoping if I save ~$7k a year for the next four years, I'll be able to afford it and then some for the taxes and fees and stuff. Assuming I can find a job making 40k a year after taxes, that would be less than 25% of my yearly income, which I don't think is too bad. Especially considering the money will be sitting in a savings account until the day I actually do buy the car so I'd still be able to withdraw it and use it for other stuff in case of emergency.
Nice! Great vid! I’ve had the same dilemma lately. When to buy my phase 1 goal vehicle for the sake of reward and growing my YT channel.
Wanted a 2014-newer gran turismo so bad for my whole life but now it’s a choice between that and a GT-R.. or a pre LP gallardo. Gtr or gran turismo may be the more financially logical choice Ahaa.
How’s the speed on the GT?
GranTurismo will have a MUCH cheaper purchase price than those other options. Arguably as much fun to drive. I bet the gallardo will feel a lot more special though. The GT is genuinely a fast car.
@@ProfessorDriveswell I noticed a nice GT for 55k CAD in Florida (I live in Canada) and I can get a rlly good shape GTR for 70k. That’s the current dilemma. The GT has more beauty tho for sure. Would be upgrading from an 09 Mercedes cls63 amg with 520 hp aha
@@Erikzapp Thats a super hard decision to make... I'd test drive both before buying if possible
My dream car is an 1st gen R8 V8 or V10 depending on spec. My favorite model of the R8, and i can probably get a good deal on it. I want to have it before 30, but.. we'll see.
Although i dont mind the new Toyota GR86 to hold me over, i like that as well haha.
@@jrockrsx1144 My dream right now is probably a 2016 Audi R8 V10. It's about $140k tho :(
@@ProfessorDrives dang that's awesome! In due time 🙏🏽
I have that same type of reddit post LOL. I want a 2020 Supra falls into the 40-60k range, and have been eyeing it for years now. Will speak it into existence. But situation is that I'm 22, making over 6-figs, 750+ Credit, maxing out 401k and Roth due to this new salary, live at home, and still feel like I should wait on this supra, what would be your take on it? Currently paying off my current car with a $330/m payment and $200/m insurance. I have 15k in investments currently, enough to buy the supra outright in cash, but still am worried. Please give me your advice with your education and personal experience, thank you.
It's totally up to you but I'd wait until you can buy the car in cash 2x over at a minimum. Some say 10x, but it depends on what you want out of life. Some want a nice house younger, some want to Retire Early. Just weigh out your goals. You're in a really good spot right now.
If you need a loan you can’t afford it.
2026 my lease is up and i wanna get a G82
That would go CRAZY
Im getting a e92 M3 manual, Dont need a lambo or Ferrari
That is more than enough
i moved to germany this year and started working immediately and my salary is around 2500€. since the day of the release of the g80 m3 i fell in love with that car and i want to finance one and make my dream come true. to make things clear i dont live alone , i am here with my family and that is a huge plus because we split rent and groceries. Is it a good time to get my dream car now?
That is a beautiful car. When you say 2500€ is that per week or bi-weekly or monthly?
@@ProfessorDrives it's a monthly salary
@bubi36 The G80 almost fully financed + insurance + gas + maintenance + depreciation will probably be $1,800€+ per month. I would recommend waiting.
Corvette c7 Z06 is my goal as my next car
Need4speed. That car is unreal...
my dream car is the first gen rs7!
OOOOF. Now we're talking
My realistic dream car is a 2000 c5 but I’m young and poor 😢
My dream car is a Pagani Zonda R so Idk if that is happening any time soon. Realistically though, a 720s is probably the car I want the most that I have a realistic shot of getting.
I want to get the Elantra N
I'll try to get one to make a video on.