Your First Car! :P

[Special At Specialist]

Polo GTI's aren't banned for P platers. My sister drives one. All you have to do is apply to vicroads to drive one (it takes like 5 minutes), wait a week and then receive a letter telling you that your application has been successful.

Pretty much the only time they'll ever decline your application is if your licence has been suspended or cancelled.

[Mr Keshy]

Polo GTI's aren't banned for P platers. My sister drives one. All you have to do is apply to vicroads to drive one (it takes like 5 minutes), wait a week and then receive a letter telling you that your application has been successful.

Pretty much the only time they'll ever decline your application is if your licence has been suspended or cancelled.

I'll give it a whirl, I'll probably end up getting a car at the end of the year. My mind will probably change a few
Times by then haha

[AllAboutTheLGs]

Was looking at some integras, both the newer ones and the dc5rs, but couldnt find one for a good price + maintenance is a killer for hondas especially old discontinued models.
Now I'm looking at some T86s, very good value for a very nice looking car. Gotta somehow workout a payment plan with my dad though and somehow pay off the 15k I would owe him.

[Fyrefly]

This thread amuses me.
Buying a fancy car while you're still in uni is a complete and utter waste of money.
Either you're going to damage your car yourself, or someone else is going to crash into you.
No matter how awesome you think you are, it will happen.

University Car Parks: P-platers attempting to park in tiny, tiny spaces since 1970.

[Mr Keshy]

This thread amuses me.
Buying a fancy car while you're still in uni is a complete and utter waste of money.
Either you're going to damage your car yourself, or someone else is going to crash into you.
No matter how awesome you think you are, it will happen.

University Car Parks: P-platers attempting to park in tiny, tiny spaces since 1970.

To some people, cars are more than just a mode of transport, they can be a lifestyle in some cases! That's why we want "fancy" cars.

I get that some people just don't care about what they drive, as long as it gets them to where they want to be. But for people like me, mountain cruises, drive days and track days are a hobby we look forward to being able to do. We just enjoy driving our cars, and messing around with them!

Any car can be good, but some just some so characterless and boring. Not fun.

[kenhung123]

Alright then.

[b^3]

To some people, cars are more than just a mode of transport, they can be a lifestyle in some cases! That's why we want "fancy" cars.

I get that some people just don't care about what they drive, as long as it gets them to where they want to be. But for people like me, mountain cruises, drive days and track days are a hobby we look forward to being able to do. We just enjoy driving our cars, and messing around with them!

Any car can be good, but some just some so characterless and boring. Not fun.

I used to be into cars and such a few years back. Then well, I guess I matured a little bit, in the sense other things became more important.

We'll see if you're still saying that in a few years time.

(I think I'll leave it at that)

[Special At Specialist]

I used to be into cars and such a few years back. Then well, I guess I matured a little bit, in the sense other things became more important.

We'll see if you're still saying that in a few years time.

(I think I'll leave it at that)

Funny cause I only really developed an interest for cars after I got my P plates. I'll see if I'm still into fast cars when I get my full licence...

[pi]

Are you guys who want really sweet rides right outta school planing to move out of home any time soon? And how are you paying for them?

Just out of curiosity

[Special At Specialist]

Are you guys who want really sweet rides right outta school planing to move out of home any time soon? And how are you paying for them?

Just out of curiosity

I'm planning to make heaps of money this year (my gap year) so that I can buy a good car and still afford to live on campus next year.

[Mr Keshy]

Are you guys who want really sweet rides right outta school planing to move out of home any time soon? And how are you paying for them?

Just out of curiosity

Well, my parents will be buying my car. It may cost no more to buy than a used 2009 Ford Falcon. It's just that there are a few risks associated with maintenance and reliability.

Once I get a stable part time job, I'll slowly start paying for the insurance as well. I will pay them back for the car of course. And no, I ain't moving out till I'm married

I will probably regret saying this because I'll get called out for being spoilt. I don't really care anymore though..

[Greatness]

For now whatever gets me from A to B.
In 10+ years, hopefully something like a Audi A6, BMW M3 or maybe GTR R35 Egoist or Golf GTI. Depends on the circumstances though, like lifestyle etc. but I'd want something that looks classy, has power and a sweet as engine roar
Dream would be something like a Merc SLS AMG, Lambo Aventador, Ferrari 458, Aston Martin V12....... That's way too much cash to spend on a car though, well it is imo.

[Mr Keshy]

I'd like something like an R34 or R35 in the future, I just love the idea of modifying cars They'd both be exceptional track day weapons as well!

[Kanye East]

Are you guys who want really sweet rides right outta school planing to move out of home any time soon? And how are you paying for them?

Just out of curiosity

Not gonna move out anytime soon, hence why I need the car in the first place lol I'll be working, so the money will be going towards it.

This thread amuses me.
Buying a fancy car while you're still in uni is a complete and utter waste of money.
Either you're going to damage your car yourself, or someone else is going to crash into you.
No matter how awesome you think you are, it will happen.

University Car Parks: P-platers attempting to park in tiny, tiny spaces since 1970.

I am not a full-on and passionate car person but I really do like them, and hopefully my first car can be at least semi-decent to drive.
I understand that some people think cars are nothing more than just a mode of transport, but they are worthy of being more than just that.
For me, it's just self-satisfaction. I would feel better to drive something that is a little classy (and manageable) as an oppose to a car that has been poorly been taken care of and is on the verge of breaking apart (i.e. engine failure and parts), and is also appalling to look at.
I guess society is similar in the sense that we don't all see the same things in the same way. Many will buy a particular, more expensive brand of clothing and others would simply think "why buy more expensive clothes when these ones from target can do the same thing?". In the end, both kinds of people will feel satisfied with what they have.
Also, even if having and maintaining a car was a hobby that was considered a waste of money, many could say that other hobbies are a waste of money as well, e.g. Warhammer, collectable action figures, etc. but they all bring a sense of self satisfaction and enjoyment.

[Special At Specialist]

I agree with Kanye East. If you're rich enough, you can afford a nice house, nice car and nice clothes. Some would argue that that's a waste of money and that you should get an average house, average car and average clothes, but what else are you going to spend your money on? As long as it makes you happy and satisfied, then I say you should buy the car of your dreams (within reason, of course).