you want to look at the FAQ section on here and review all the differences before looking for a car.

you definately want to know how to drive Manual and be prepared to REALLY drive.

good luck

 

also check at the top of the For Sale forum for the Cars for Sale section. Some decent deals in there, and you might be able to find one in your area.

John

 

I don't think it's a good idea to put down money you don't really have on a car like this. Yeah, it's a great car, but when you have to bust your ass for it, I don't believe it's worth it. It's a car for those who can afford it and enjoy it without making a huge stretch financially.

I'd save that money and move out. Be smart with your money. If you aren't going to college, you shouldn't be living at home for too long. There's no point, to me, living at home with a nice car. I'd take my own place before that.

Of course, this is just my opinion, so I hope no one takes this as more than that. It's nice to see someone who cares about their mother. I hope whatever decision you make makes you the happiest, man.

 

Whatever you decide, I would suggest trying to work out your financing before you set foot in the dealership. I would try not to disclose how you will be paying until you have settled on a price on the car (in writting). If they know you are financing with them they'll screw with the price and payments and it is always to their benefit. Do some research on the net about car dealerships and their dirty tricks. Best of luck

BTW I know it's apples and oranges, but have you checked out the Civic Si? (don't overpay on a Civic Si just because they are new though)

 

I say do whatever you want, but my pearl of wisdom is to not sell your soul to a car through high payments, very high insurance premiums, tempting mods, and of course maintenance (tires etc).

Good luck!
~Adam

 

Do you know what your insurance costs will be? Don't forget the cost of tires which don't last very long.

 

well i say go for the gold and get the s2k i'm 22 and have had my s2k for all most a year and love it to death but i live in MN so cant drive in the winter so that sucks but have to work my ass off to keep it but well worth it pluse you will get more girls then you can deal with turst me but you most get 02 OR NEWER cause of the glass rear window have fun and drifft

 

+1, check that insurance, you may have problems paying for the insurance and car payments (expect like 250+ a month for insurance, plus probably a solid 500 a month or something for car payments)

but as everyone said, do what makes you happy, ultimately it's your life

 

$13 per hour isn't enough to afford an S in my opinion, especially if you were living in the real world. Living with your parents gives you a false sense of wealth, right now all (or most) of your money is play money. Wait til you move out and live on your own, you will see $13 per hour won't get you far at all. This car is relatively expensive to own; insurance, tires, tags, payments, etc.

If you're in college, wait til you graduate and get a better paying job before you spring for an S. I'm 23 and just bought a new S (after I bought a place to live). I love it and I'm glad I waited until after I graduated to buy it because its no civic when it comes to upkeep.

 

on that note of upkeep. I know the tires are going to be expensive as all hell. But is there anything else that is ridiculous? I'm making 15.75 myself an hour working one job, about 20 an hour working my side job. Got my own place, pretty secure financially (I can put over 16 grand down on the car now). What kinda stuff should I be aware of on the money end? Anything ridiculously expensive compared to a normal car? I know I'll be spending a few hundred every year just on maintenance, but anything else? I won't be putting too many miles on this car because I got a bike as well, basically I'll be alternating between the 2 (ironically my bike probably becomes my worse weather machine? ).

Anyways, yea tires... what else?