chilipepr t1_jegwf1l wrote on March 31, 2023 at 10:49 PM

Sure you can afford it, but buying a new car vs one 2 or 3 years old will extend your retirement a couple years.

You say your single, so what family do you need to transport? Don’t forget another chunk for yearly excise tax. I have lived in a city, you don’t want a new car in the city.

TLDR: You can afford it, but it is not the wisest decision to do so.

ThoughtsInSpacee OP t1_jegx81p wrote on March 31, 2023 at 10:55 PM

This is exactly what i feel.

I want this car. Its been what i wanted since forever, but it might not be the wisest. Also cities are bad for [ new] car, but my parents apartment IS in a NICER neighborhood

As for family, my parents are old, dont drive or speak english, and as they age more will need help getting around. Also i mean having a sedan for 10 years down the line for my own family.

As for buying used - yes, except i want the features in the 22/23. I can get these slightly used too for slight cheaper. Just put the new price for more conservative calculations and consideration

chilipepr t1_jegzj7r wrote on March 31, 2023 at 11:13 PM

Run your car a couple more years and then buy a used ‘23

ThoughtsInSpacee OP t1_jeh000p wrote on March 31, 2023 at 11:16 PM

This is ideal and what i would do normally, but i need a slightly bigger car too to move across the country, which is why im trying to lump in the car ive wanted anyways .

Im also really leaning into selling everything i have now including my car, FLYING home and then just waiting to buy the wrx when i get a job again