V3R2AC3 OP t1_j6mkhpl wrote on January 31, 2023 at 11:55 AM

Reply to comment by Ast3r10n in Which work do I pursue? by V3R2AC3

It's not just me who's buying it, my dad is pitching in 5k

Ast3r10n t1_j6mkolz wrote on January 31, 2023 at 11:57 AM

You’re still out what, 30-35k? Reality mate.

V3R2AC3 OP t1_j6ml0zi wrote on January 31, 2023 at 12:01 PM

It's going to be the ones u buy at like Facebook marketplace. Used.

Ast3r10n t1_j6mlef3 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 12:05 PM

Depending on the model, the cheapest ones come at about 10k, from around 2004-2008. You would be getting a quite old car for the price of a new Smart, which you would have to pay an insane amount of insurance on, and still have a subpar experience. Also consider a car needs maintenance, which might be the biggest hitter in this case. There’s still the matter of earning that kind of money. I’m not sure what your expectations are, but forget about earning $24/hr if you’re not either really lucky or already rich to start with. Why do you think so many adults still live with minimum wage jobs?

V3R2AC3 OP t1_j6ml40m wrote on January 31, 2023 at 12:01 PM

In reality the cars are worth like 14k if not cheaper.