1st car :P

[Youg]

I really want 2 get this car as a first car for me in manual when im 16 or 17 do you guys think its a good idea for me 2 do this??

[jujun]

Welcome.
That's up for your parents/insurance to decide on haha.

I got mine when I was 18 out of love

[TotallyCRZ]

I'll be honest, it may have been stupid of me to do it, but I could afford it. and I'm loving every minute of it now... I got mine last week, I'm 17, going on 18 in 4 days!

Its more realistic to get a used car, but not too used, perhaps a year or two old, still with Factory Warranty on it. Low mileage of course. If you can afford it, by all means GO! ...

In terms of price, I would try to get as good as a deal as possible, this means the demo model if at all possible.

Insurance is crazy expensive for new drivers, so its important to get that checked out before you buy.

I did it. But then again, it was 70% my parents paying so...

If you're good with the stock market, go ahead! I'm planning on paying them back soon, in less than 2 years time, and I'm covering insurance with my part time job and my skills with the stock market

[Youg]

The thing is with used cars is that my parents refuse to buy used cars so thats out of the picture and I work for my parents(gas station) so basically my parents wouldnt pay me cuz it would go to the car

[Talk2meGOOSE]

I JUST turned 20 when I was in the process of buying this car; and it was also my first NEW car.

Things to keep in mind in my opinion are:
-Don't try and "man up" and go without your parents help
(it is likely they have bought a new car before)
-You will get a First Time Buyer's discount on the car which should knock off about $1,500.
-Test drive of course
-Insurance is higher for me than it was on my S2000 because of the expensive to replace hybrid components in the car.
-Don't get the manual transmission just to appease others; this car has 3 ECU-presets and paddle-shifters on the steering wheel. So if you're not seasoned with "stick", there's still plenty of "shifting" and drive controls to dick with in this car.

I got the EX primarily because of the HID headlights, and Bluetooth.
(better sound system, and nicer interior was a + though)
But I got the CVT and I am happy with it.
My previous car before this was an S2000, and while I do miss the power and ACTUALLY SHIFTING, I am more than content with this car.

Also, I don't know if the friends you have are like the ones I had at your age, but... they'll need to grow up and get their license and their own cars. (2-seater)

[Talk2meGOOSE]

Scratch that first time buyers discount business if you're parents are actually buying the car.

Sorry, I just read that part.

[TinTin]

get a beater and learn how to drive stick first.

[sohcsol]

I would learn to drive a stick on a friends or family members older car first if you have the opportunity. My first stick shift was a 9 yr old car and I spent weeks learning how to drive it, months before I was smooth at it. A year and a half later I had to replace the clutch because it slipped in higher gears.

Even after 6 years of driving a stick, the CRZ took time to get used to with the electric throttle. I dont think I would have enjoyed learning on a brand new car lol.

But even if you have to, I say go for it!

[Youg]

Haha yeah I dont plan on taking anybody around with me I hate people who do that and the thing is with me basically my whole family drives manuel except my mom so that was the first I learned so it would feel more comfortable for me and for some reason I dont like paddle shifters all that much

[Talk2meGOOSE]

Understandable,
Just trying to get a feel on the situation.

GO FOR IT!


It's a really cool/fun car.