Those are the ones that get you because you don't think about them. You drop $200 on a boost controller you remember it and slow down your spending, but the $10/day you spend at Starbucks you forget. After a week you've spent $70 and after a month $280.
Like not spending so much on an item that goes down in value Right? Me too. I’ll wait and get my dream car after building wealth. I can drive anything I want then.
@@amazinggrace8136 obviously the video isn’t for you then. This is for people who want it now because I highly doubt you’re wasting as little as you think anyway
My first car that I bought was an WRX and I was only 20 at the time. Working 2 job and going to school full time. It ain't easy friends, but it was worth it.
I am 23 now and starting to realize that I would rather spend money on my car, because it makes me happy every time I drive. A new something or a game makes me happy for that time but it never lasts. I start saving now to maybe get a m3 in a couple of years. Great vid 👌
these are all really fantastic points! and as someone who had a similar path to yours (low-mid paying jobs but able to live a really nice lifestyle and have nice cars) I can't agree more how important understanding, and being in control of your finances are. subbed :)
First car at 18 was an e46 325i. Loved that little car did lots of work on it and ultimately learned a lot. Two years later I bought a rare spec e46 M3 that I owned for a couples years as well and gifted it to my father on Father’s Day. Now I currently have a 2021 Honda Accord sport. My dream car and next car will be a 2018 BMW M3 in yas marina blue. I can’t wait !!
@@Stoichabits247 I got to drive a 2017 and although it was a great looking car lacked soul. I ended up ordering a GR86 premium in Neptune blue absolutely love it took delivery last week
I did the same. I lived on very little for 1 1/2 years. I worked overtime and odd jobs. Every 2 weeks I had $1,250 so I went to the bank and got 10 $100 bills every 2 weeks and put that in a little safe. I lived on $500 a month. 1.5 years later I had my car.
This dude got his facts straight. This is way better than all these other videos you see like this one, because this is straight fact. Basically the best way to get what you want is work hard, and save every penny you can.
Man, this Branden really put a lot of things in perspective for me. Thanks for given me a different outlook on just how obtainable this stuff actually is
He forgot 1 thing to mention. START WORKING AND SAVING AND LEARNING YOUNG SO YOU CAN ENJOY IT YOUNG. BE RESPONSIBLE AND TAKE PRIDE IN EVERYTHING YOU WORK ON.
I already doing some of this steps, monthly saving, tracking spendings, started learning how MY car works and where everything is etc. Sooo I´m on the right patch i guess
Another great video, and I'm sure it will help some younger guys to better prepare for saving up for their own dream cars. Glad to see you delivering great content here, and of course enjoying your cars along the way!
Great video, best one ive ever seen you deserve more subs. Super easy to understand, my dream car is a 1995 Nissan 240sx. Btw I love every single car you have owned, especially the supra
The one for patience can be really hard. The advice my dad has given me is this, don’t think about getting a sports car until you have a steady job and a place to live first.
Although part of me agrees with you dad, part of me doesn't. Depending on where you live it can take a lifetime to get a house. Also Depending on your age, you're only young once. Im.not worries about a mid life crisis because I enjoyed my youth. If you're young and have little in the way of responsibilities, why not go for a fun car. You can be all responsible when you're married and have kids. If you wait until then, it will be to late. It's hard to convince the wife you want a dedicated sports car when you need to be able to fit two car seats and have to pay for the children's doctor bills and hobbies.
@@chasealvarez5209 that is always a good plan. But to say that is the only way to do it would by hypocritical of me since I had my Ecliple GSX, S2000 and MKIV Supra when getting my under grad. Then swapped my second MKIV Supra for the R35 GT-R while getting my juris doctorate
@@JDArcher i wouldn’t say it’s the only way to do it especially since i’m older. It would be something i could do if i figure out monthly payments during college. Credit isn’t built currently. I really appreciate your responses as i haven’t had many other views on my dream.
@@chasealvarez5209 ah, I see. I actually managed to get all my cars without a car payment. I'd pick up a car I knew was low on price but rare. Then build it up, sell it for a profit and move onto a better platform. If you're going to float a loan, definately wait until you have a reliable income. Restaurants were great for me in that aspect while still in under grad
Makes sense, just patience, and saving up 🔥💯 free game much respect bro, I was tryna get a Rx7, but I guess I didn't know too much about the rotary engines. I'll take the risk to gain experience and learn from it, similar story to yours! I like how you explained it, great vid my guy!
I've had an FD. To be honest it is probably the only 90s legend car I would go back to. It's the best drivers car. If you want to check my channel I did a vid on owning and daily driving a FD including how to keep them on the road
Great point about looking for a rough car. If you interested in using the car as a daily it makes day to day wear and tear less worrying some. Honestly i say this about all new things, i enjoy new and shiny things but there also the fact that i want to keep it that way. When something is already dirty or damaged you feel less bad causing more of it.
Bought a 1990 celica gt four at 16. Got it by coaching sports and working in restaurants. Paint is not great and an essentially rebuilding the engine right now but couldn't be happier. Servers and delivery drivers can make bank if they keep grinding!
Im 18 and saved EXACTLY like this bought my first car a 2016 scion frs. I took a loan but i put 12k down on it in 5 months of saving 🤷♂️ no smoking, no extra gas, dollar menu food only, no shoes or clothes shopping... none of that, so far it was worth it, i love my frs
@@BallxForLife yeah i know bro i payed a little high ngl but it was less than 40k miles. Also my loan is 65 months or something, my payment is 250/month, so im gonna end up paying just over 20k for it
@UCkH8y0tNE2Ezdiqe4hMBlIQ holy shit. You put down 12k and they want you to spend another 16,250 over the course of 65 months??!? You got ripped the fuck off my guy. You could’ve saved just a couple more thousand and bought one from a private seller all in cash.
I agree with this video, my journey started in my 1989 323 gt 5 spd, then 1999 mits eclipse 10th ann edition, then to a 2004 Chevy Malibu, then 1999 preface lift e46 328i sedan sport edition, 2001 330ci (current car for 2 more days, lol) about to buy my dream truck 2002 escalade 6.0V8 yess, and working on cars is a BIG PLUS in saving money! learn it, do it, or forget it!
Talking about an R35, at 9:01 another one drives by. That VR38 sounds very very distinct ;) I love the video! I’m currently putting 500 a biweekly paycheck towards my honeymoon and wedding this November. Afterwards I’ll comfortably be able to put a grand every paycheck towards my R35. I seriously can’t wait.
@@DatHondaBoi223 you can definitely do it. Unfortunately the used car market is upside down and salvage title ones are running the same if not more than high mileage ones. I bought a S197 for a daily until I get my R35 😅 My wedding is in 24 days!
@@zoa1011 I currently owe $8k on a car that is worth $4k, (rebuilt title bc a guy didn’t see me and switched lanes, 133k miles, clutch slipping, aftermarket stereo system in which the factory amp is bypassed) I’ve pretty much just gave up on my dreams, I work in a factory and they won’t let me work any overtime, I bust my ass more than anybody there and I’m making the same amount of money that the crackheads make. Also have some credit card debt that I’m slowly taking care of. My insurance is also 245 a month so that doesn’t really help either.
Anything worth having requires work. I like how it was broken down here. It's alot of discipline and sacrifice. I recently purchased my second car and its an BMW e46 with an M54 engine for my daily. Always loved those I'm thinking working for an f20 in future. I totally agree with learning how to work on your car as I think that just comes naturally from wanting to own something of value, knowing how to maintain and repair it should be a must.
At 16 I had a mustang gt 2003 with the beautiful midnight blue and fast forward to now I’m 20 and I traded it in for an Audi A6 2012. I added super 10s IE intake and stage 1 tune. After market wheels and it’s turning into my dream car. Other than this I’d want a lambo 😂
i live in a hotel at 19 right now, i dont have mommy & daddy to lean on. i work at a job but struggle to get there. theres jobs nearby me. so i think im going to try there and attempt to save. its hard because of my living situation but i know i’ll eventually get there.
Thank youu so so much! I don’t know anything about cars, but I got love at first sight over a random Lexus I saw one day. I also alsoooo agree on knowing how to be your own wrench. I love learning things that interests me and I definitely would want to know how to take care of my dream car. I’ll be subscribing, take care
i want a supra really badly, im 14 now and half of every paycheck i am saving for a mk4 supra. i only have 300 dollars saved so far, but i know i will one day be able to have one
I’m saving for a 350/370z. I’m 18 with $800 to my name. This video made me realize that i have spent way too much money on the little things day by day. I keep all my money in my checking acct instead because I discipline myself and make sure I tell myself I cannot use my money on those little items, when my money is right at my fingertips. It helps trust me
I was in the same situation. Went through ups and downs, ended up broke again at 21, at 23 now I’m the most financially stable I’ve been in a while and it’s cause I only touch my savings to pay my credit card, which I don’t mind cause I’m building it. Dream car is a cba/dba gtr, I need to pull away and make sure I can afford the payments plus insurance, on that & possibly my 2012 1500 sierra that i need as a man even if it is a personal & not a work truck
this is exciting! I just got myself a 2020 nissan versa sv. i'm a toyota person but i dropped the gun too fast and this is what i ended up leaving the lot with, lol i'm grateful! all glory to god! i like watching these types of videos! i have videos of my car on my channel too!
My first tuner car was a 97 GSX. Despite the issues I had with it mechanically, I do have a love for the car. I did do a video on it if you check my channel. If you watch it, do realize I do love the car, but I wanted to give and honest review
Been learning how to "wrench" on my elantra. Just did rear calipers, rotors, and pads. Trying to save for something that isnt a elamtra. Already saved a ton doing the brakes myself. Now I need to do the steering coupler.
What's missing in the video is the fact that UA-camrs like him get to write off the purchase price of their cars as business expense, yielding a 20% discount essentially. Making videos like this with the car in it is justification for that write off.
Could be true, but at the time I made this I was still fairly new to YT and wasn't monetized yet. It also get complicated when claiming a depreciating large purchase
How to afford your dream car? Just learn to save. Learn to find bargains, be your own diy repairs (plenty of videos out there if you really want to learn) and if the price is right sell your dream vehicle and upgrade. Rinse and repeat
I drive a 2011 cts-v coupe 6 manual black on black on black and I paid $725 a month till I owned it. Great feeling. Edit, I got tired of a monthly payment so I starting paying weekly $169....till it was paid for.
But what about insurance cost and the cost of replacement parts? how are those looking? I used to be a tire tech and did a tire change for a GT-R owner. Those low profiles aren't easy to change. I was not able to see how much that person paid for, for all four tires since the sales team handles all the billing. I bet it was costly.
@@JDArcher i mean what if your dream is a very old car like from the 70's? Its hard enough to actually find the car. Corolla levin te27 for instance. Most of the time current owners wont even want to sell it
taking a lot of things into account. I know I have the finances to afford my dream car. For me it's The MkV Supra with the killer B58. It's a 50-60k car all day long. I'm a Sr service tech at a quick lube franchise that promotes growth.I get paid decently. I already have the skillset to work on cars(I dd a N54 335i lmfao) so a lot of wrench turning was built as well as from work. A big thing I noticed is I eat out a lot for lunch. I'm spending about $10 a day on snacks and drinks from the local grocery store. I realized that I should cut that by half and save a good chunk of change. Then I realized I shouldn't spend money on things that aren't bills/payments(those are a must) as well as things that ARENT for my car. If it brings no value to me living or being able to drive my car then it's not needed. Gonna be doing that from today on out and we'll see the payoff soon.
I’m also lucky enough to have parents who own a paid off home and don’t ask for rent. I have a 2006 Z06 and am getting a 440i xdrive gran coupe soon. I’m 23 but my first job was at 16 so that’s where a big portion came from. Oh yeah and scholarships. Most I made while in college was 50k. Went from a Passat to a 335i then a 330i then a wrx and now this. I try to avoid financing as much as possible, actually getting a second job soon to save up for the 440 cause I’m not getting a loan lol. I spend around 10k a year and save the rest.
@@JDArcher I just ran across your channel yesterday, I like your video seems you keep it so true, and how you went from cars you like seems a bit hard building to the car you actually wanted to get normally people keep em but you kept going awesome.
Thx for the video this definitely going to help because I want 2 cars and my most expensive one is the viper then the rx-7 then a motorcycle hahaha ik is not easy to get money but saving money is easy
Id have to slightly disagree with your first car won’t be your dream car. If you put your mind to anything you can get it but let’s be realistic for what our dream car actually is. Not everyone can have a Supercar
Awesome comment. I both agree and disagree with you though. I agree with your comment that your first car won't be your dream car. Unless you come from a Ritch family where money doesn't matter, a buyer will have to work up to their dream car. I had two miatas, an Eclipse gsx and a S2K before I finally got a Supra. However I disagree with you that not everyone can have a Supercar. I believe that anyone had the potential to get whatever car they want if they work hard, are dedicated and make the right decisions. That being said, not everyone will have a supercar. For some priorities will changes, for others they will waste (check that, spend) their money on other things, and for some they will choose an easier career path that will put certain things out of reach. So I believe that everyone has the potential to get a super car, just there are a number that will not chase that potential and only dream
@@JDArcher yea for example Ik this kid from when I was high school name Aj, when we were in the 10th grade he’d always talk about getting a Nissan GT-R to everyone and somehow managed to save 20k by the time he was a senior. By the time he was a senior about 17 years old he had a supercar Gtr 2009 but at what cost? His moms boss ended up loaning him 20k and his mom had cancer. Even though he has his dream car at now 21 years old he still has to help provide for his mom who has cancer and its a lot of financial stress on him and he’s depressed
@@JDArcher you don’t see the problem? Asking someone to lend you roughly 30,000 just to buy the car of your dreams. That’s selfish and it’s a burden on most people. If you he worked hard and deserved it I would applaud him but he didn’t just used his moms boss privilege
Maybe give me a head tilt but I work full time. I get paid I guess less than average. But I'm 30 and still don't have my dream car. When I was young, I was very close. But now my dream car has become a classic car and is unreachable. I've recently been contemplating taking out a loan and just getting it now. I know it's not smart and I should just save but I feel like if I have a loan, I'll be forced to manage my life better and restrict myself where I have to rather than grow up and manage myself properly for a shorter period. That's I guess how I see it. I don't know I've spent the last 8 years in a box literally.
There is nothing wrong with getting a loan...as long as you can continue to afford it. For me it's just a personal preference. My car cannot be repossessed if something happens like job loss. Also, once you account for interest, some people end up paying over 50% more for the car. That being said, if you comfortable with the loan, go for it. Just be careful, interest rates are up and repo is at an all time high
Putting in the work to live less for temporary to make it happen. 3-4 years with intense saving per paycheck break down is the goal. Like a good diet, I’ve had to cut the serious fat from my expenses.
im the typical 16 yr old jdm fan, my dream car is the r32 gtr but i want to get a gts25t r33 for my first car, i just wanna know how all these youtubers are able to get started, my goal when i finish school is to get a decent job and shoot for the stars and get an r33 or the r32
Well, for me I just kept buying cars at good prices, building them, then selling for a profit when they were done. I only recently started you tube a little over a month ago, but I've been doing the car thing for about 20 years.
@@nonono-x3d the R35. But that's because I picked up the two supras back in 2007 and 2017 before they were ridiculously expensive. I got the first one for $24k and the second one for $33k. Both were tt 6-spds. I managed to get the R35 about a year and a half ago for $47.5k
People said I'm crazy by buying 09 and with 68k miles. I Did anyways, I'm second owner, 2 keyfobs, never moded. Paid 43.8k :) Left me tons of wiggle room. Did trans first its a stage 2 :) no accidents, the original owner had to sell it fast and I hop on it. Wanted 2013 and up. Car been trouble free, knock on wood! :)
i'm 19 and just got my license this year. i want a '18 mustang gt and the one i found is about 34,000$ after all the fees they add to it, my insurance would be about 513 a month and the monthly would be about 493. any tips? should i go to a credit union or should i do something else bc i make an okay amount at this warehouse job, about 2600-2900 a month. after that i want to work for a 2014 corvette stingray
Wow, $513 a month...I'd shop around on that one. However you do sound like you might be in a go spot to go for it. However, that said, I'm not a huge fan of doing car loans, but other people do it and it works for them
@@JDArcher thank you for that fast response and yeah i'm looking into cheaper insurance but i know it might be hard to find a good deal since i am 19 but you're a great person and i love the advice you give. blessings to you brother! earned a sub:) here to stay a while too
@@yvekts2059 insurance is way more on financed cars. If you can possibly by a car in cash your insurance will be way cheaper. At least 30 percent. My girlfriend was paying $245 a month for insurance on her veloster and when it got paid off it went down to just under 200, she’s only 19
I just told myself to do this year's ago, (before watching vids like this). That if I try to save and never spend a cent on wants, then I can get a bigger want 😆
I've done my own spark plugs wires and ignition coils on my old car and also headlights as well, I want a ferrari at some point and I'm very patient and don't mind waiting, I want to have it around age 42, I'm about to be 34 now and I'm building my way up to it, I know I can do it and it's gonna be amazing 😋🥰
Like many others here I need to live a more frugal life. It's hard when you have so many hobbies and like quality products that actually last. Sure I can save money by shopping at thrifts and mcdonalds exclusively but the clothes/shoes won't last long and it's not healthy. There's a nice balance in the middle there I need to reach.
@@JDArcher that how my dad got his dream car he work every hour even after time and at home Too save 20k then my cousin pitch in to help but he managed to save that much money so my dad inspired me a lot though.
Getting my CDL, going to put in serious OT. Fix up my daily Ford ZX2, maybe buy a 16’ MX-5 this next year and trade up as it financially becomes feasible. I want a Alpha Romeo 4C within the next 2-3 years, and a GTR after that when I’m 30.
@@buzzj00 I’ve had 0 issues with mine. I even put 10k miles in the first 5 months of ownership. History has shown the 4C as being really reliable. A plus is that the electronics are pretty barebones so there is less points of failure. The engine and trans have been documented as being able to take the abuse as well. I wouldn’t expect less of a track car. I do know that the Giulia and Stelvio have had a few issues to iron out though but I cannot speak on those. I have taken it on a couple 6+ hr trips to California from Phoenix that led up into the mountains with no issues or signs of stress on the car. It has some flaws but the car is beautiful to look at and is a blast to drive. The only car that’s ever left me stranded was a BMW. 😅
@@SoldatX2 yup if I had to go European Mercedes is a little more reliable but not as nice to look at for me. I have a Ford fashion. For the ford haters Ford stock is doing well lol.
This video made me realize that there's so much money I could be saving if I stopped buying all the little things that I do.
Those are the ones that get you because you don't think about them. You drop $200 on a boost controller you remember it and slow down your spending, but the $10/day you spend at Starbucks you forget. After a week you've spent $70 and after a month $280.
Same
@@JDArcher so right
Like not spending so much on an item that goes down in value Right? Me too. I’ll wait and get my dream car after building wealth. I can drive anything I want then.
@@amazinggrace8136 obviously the video isn’t for you then. This is for people who want it now because I highly doubt you’re wasting as little as you think anyway
My first car that I bought was an WRX and I was only 20 at the time. Working 2 job and going to school full time. It ain't easy friends, but it was worth it.
This
that’s what i’m saving for !
@@sierracaperton14 which car?
@@JDArcher wrx! any generation at this point
@@sierracaperton14 oh, I thought you already had it. Well, that is a very attainable goal. I'm sure you'll reach it
i’ve never seen such a genuine selfless video on this subject
Thanks
You are the definition of a car enthusiast 🚗 much respect! 💪🏽
Thank you. I say it's kind of part of my DNA
For all those car guys out there don't give up work for it and you'll have it, just...believe.
Yes! This!
How do you only have 451 subscribers only you’re so underrated
Thank you
I am 23 now and starting to realize that I would rather spend money on my car, because it makes me happy every time I drive. A new something or a game makes me happy for that time but it never lasts. I start saving now to maybe get a m3 in a couple of years. Great vid 👌
these are all really fantastic points! and as someone who had a similar path to yours (low-mid paying jobs but able to live a really nice lifestyle and have nice cars) I can't agree more how important understanding, and being in control of your finances are. subbed :)
Awesome. Thank you for that. Welcome
First car at 18 was an e46 325i. Loved that little car did lots of work on it and ultimately learned a lot. Two years later I bought a rare spec e46 M3 that I owned for a couples years as well and gifted it to my father on Father’s Day. Now I currently have a 2021 Honda Accord sport. My dream car and next car will be a 2018 BMW M3 in yas marina blue. I can’t wait !!
Nice. You're doing well
Did you get it my friend?
@@Stoichabits247 I got to drive a 2017 and although it was a great looking car lacked soul. I ended up ordering a GR86 premium in Neptune blue absolutely love it took delivery last week
@@Stoichabits247 nah, he got a GR86
I did the same. I lived on very little for 1 1/2 years. I worked overtime and odd jobs. Every 2 weeks I had $1,250 so I went to the bank and got 10 $100 bills every 2 weeks and put that in a little safe. I lived on $500 a month. 1.5 years later I had my car.
Nice job. That's dedication
What car was it?
Yeah what car was it???
what car was it ? congrats btw on reaching your goal
This dude got his facts straight. This is way better than all these other videos you see like this one, because this is straight fact. Basically the best way to get what you want is work hard, and save every penny you can.
Thanks
Man, this Branden really put a lot of things in perspective for me. Thanks for given me a different outlook on just how obtainable this stuff actually is
He forgot 1 thing to mention. START WORKING AND SAVING AND LEARNING YOUNG SO YOU CAN ENJOY IT YOUNG. BE RESPONSIBLE AND TAKE PRIDE IN EVERYTHING YOU WORK ON.
100% yes
I already doing some of this steps, monthly saving, tracking spendings, started learning how MY car works and where everything is etc.
Sooo I´m on the right patch i guess
Awesome
Another great video, and I'm sure it will help some younger guys to better prepare for saving up for their own dream cars. Glad to see you delivering great content here, and of course enjoying your cars along the way!
Thank you very much. I appreciate
when i saw your video i thought you had atleast 100k subs! So Underrated Keep It Up!
Thank you so much
Great video, best one ive ever seen you deserve more subs. Super easy to understand, my dream car is a 1995 Nissan 240sx.
Btw I love every single car you have owned, especially the supra
Thank you. Keep focused and that 240 will be yours. Hopefully the drift tax on them dies down a little
The one for patience can be really hard. The advice my dad has given me is this, don’t think about getting a sports car until you have a steady job and a place to live first.
Although part of me agrees with you dad, part of me doesn't. Depending on where you live it can take a lifetime to get a house. Also Depending on your age, you're only young once. Im.not worries about a mid life crisis because I enjoyed my youth. If you're young and have little in the way of responsibilities, why not go for a fun car. You can be all responsible when you're married and have kids. If you wait until then, it will be to late. It's hard to convince the wife you want a dedicated sports car when you need to be able to fit two car seats and have to pay for the children's doctor bills and hobbies.
@@JDArcher you make a great point. My main hold up is i want to finish college before i end up getting my dream sports car.
@@chasealvarez5209 that is always a good plan. But to say that is the only way to do it would by hypocritical of me since I had my Ecliple GSX, S2000 and MKIV Supra when getting my under grad. Then swapped my second MKIV Supra for the R35 GT-R while getting my juris doctorate
@@JDArcher i wouldn’t say it’s the only way to do it especially since i’m older. It would be something i could do if i figure out monthly payments during college. Credit isn’t built currently. I really appreciate your responses as i haven’t had many other views on my dream.
@@chasealvarez5209 ah, I see. I actually managed to get all my cars without a car payment. I'd pick up a car I knew was low on price but rare. Then build it up, sell it for a profit and move onto a better platform. If you're going to float a loan, definately wait until you have a reliable income. Restaurants were great for me in that aspect while still in under grad
Makes sense, just patience, and saving up 🔥💯 free game much respect bro, I was tryna get a Rx7, but I guess I didn't know too much about the rotary engines. I'll take the risk to gain experience and learn from it, similar story to yours! I like how you explained it, great vid my guy!
I've had an FD. To be honest it is probably the only 90s legend car I would go back to. It's the best drivers car. If you want to check my channel I did a vid on owning and daily driving a FD including how to keep them on the road
@@JDArcher I'll watch and sub bro 👏🏿
@@tr3ynag4ta awesome and thank you
Liked and subbed, super underated. More people need to see you, keep up the good work :)
Awesome. Thank you and welcome
this video helped me find the motivation i needed to get my dream car
Awesome.
I just found your channel, nice work, keep up the good work.
Thank you. I will
I went from a BMW 328i straight into my dream car an M5, if you have the chance to get your dream car while your young then go for it 🤷♂️
Yup
bro my dream car for now is a bmw 328i can’t even afford it is around 20/25k euro’s
liked your voice, and i listened to your advice and bam i will implement this right now :D!
Thanks
Great point about looking for a rough car. If you interested in using the car as a daily it makes day to day wear and tear less worrying some. Honestly i say this about all new things, i enjoy new and shiny things but there also the fact that i want to keep it that way. When something is already dirty or damaged you feel less bad causing more of it.
100% agree
Wonderful video, good job with the simple thumbnail and realistic methods. Very informative, good luck with your channel an thanks for the lesson
Thank you for joining
Hi Bro Thank you very much for this video. Your tips will help a lot of people like me get into our dream car or cars. Much love from Australia 👊🏾
Awesome, glad I could help
Bought a 1990 celica gt four at 16. Got it by coaching sports and working in restaurants. Paint is not great and an essentially rebuilding the engine right now but couldn't be happier. Servers and delivery drivers can make bank if they keep grinding!
Nice, congratulations
Im 18 and saved EXACTLY like this bought my first car a 2016 scion frs. I took a loan but i put 12k down on it in 5 months of saving 🤷♂️ no smoking, no extra gas, dollar menu food only, no shoes or clothes shopping... none of that, so far it was worth it, i love my frs
Congratulations
12k down on a used frs???? how long is your loan?
@@BallxForLife yeah i know bro i payed a little high ngl but it was less than 40k miles. Also my loan is 65 months or something, my payment is 250/month, so im gonna end up paying just over 20k for it
@UCkH8y0tNE2Ezdiqe4hMBlIQ holy shit. You put down 12k and they want you to spend another 16,250 over the course of 65 months??!? You got ripped the fuck off my guy. You could’ve saved just a couple more thousand and bought one from a private seller all in cash.
First car at 19! 2022 mustang gt premium and full time college student💪🏻
I agree with this video, my journey started in my 1989 323 gt 5 spd, then 1999 mits eclipse 10th ann edition, then to a 2004 Chevy Malibu, then 1999 preface lift e46 328i sedan sport edition, 2001 330ci (current car for 2 more days, lol) about to buy my dream truck 2002 escalade 6.0V8 yess, and working on cars is a BIG PLUS in saving money! learn it, do it, or forget it!
Awesome. Congrats bro
Talking about an R35, at 9:01 another one drives by. That VR38 sounds very very distinct ;)
I love the video! I’m currently putting 500 a biweekly paycheck towards my honeymoon and wedding this November. Afterwards I’ll comfortably be able to put a grand every paycheck towards my R35. I seriously can’t wait.
Nice, congratulations. Hope she's a wrench head also
Damn. I only make 500 a week. It’s really hard living alone and trying to afford basic needs let alone my dream car :/ I can’t even afford a civic
@@DatHondaBoi223 you can definitely do it. Unfortunately the used car market is upside down and salvage title ones are running the same if not more than high mileage ones. I bought a S197 for a daily until I get my R35 😅
My wedding is in 24 days!
@@zoa1011 I currently owe $8k on a car that is worth $4k, (rebuilt title bc a guy didn’t see me and switched lanes, 133k miles, clutch slipping, aftermarket stereo system in which the factory amp is bypassed) I’ve pretty much just gave up on my dreams, I work in a factory and they won’t let me work any overtime, I bust my ass more than anybody there and I’m making the same amount of money that the crackheads make. Also have some credit card debt that I’m slowly taking care of. My insurance is also 245 a month so that doesn’t really help either.
@@zoa1011 also the 500 a week is only with perfect attendance (extra $1 an hour), whenever that ends it’s only about 460 a week lol
Great insights man. You can make things work if you're willing to manipulate the situation you're in and cut the dead weight.
Exactly. It all comes down to what you value more
Yep keep your job and slowly build up a side hustle. It doesn’t matter how much you make if you pay cash no one can ever take it away from you.
Anything worth having requires work. I like how it was broken down here. It's alot of discipline and sacrifice. I recently purchased my second car and its an BMW e46 with an M54 engine for my daily. Always loved those I'm thinking working for an f20 in future. I totally agree with learning how to work on your car as I think that just comes naturally from wanting to own something of value, knowing how to maintain and repair it should be a must.
I think we all can agree that he's the most honest and he has logic. Not the guy we wanted, the one we needed.
Love the reference
@@JDArcher U deserve it brother👍
@@thasvinprem7239 thank you
You are right about the little expenses that eat us alive.
Becuase we don't track them or think about them and they add up
Real advice, we appreciate it man, doing a good thing…
Thank you
At 16 I had a mustang gt 2003 with the beautiful midnight blue and fast forward to now I’m 20 and I traded it in for an Audi A6 2012. I added super 10s IE intake and stage 1 tune. After market wheels and it’s turning into my dream car. Other than this I’d want a lambo 😂
How is the A6 so far? I was looking at the sportier S4 but the A6 is def cheaper
Soon as you said fast and furious I automatically thought of “he’s going to say an eclipse” lol
The movie actually turned me onto the RX7 because I already loved my miata and a FD was like a miata on steroids
This guy right here is a legend
Thank you
i live in a hotel at 19 right now, i dont have mommy & daddy to lean on. i work at a job but struggle to get there. theres jobs nearby me. so i think im going to try there and attempt to save. its hard because of my living situation but i know i’ll eventually get there.
Thank youu so so much! I don’t know anything about cars, but I got love at first sight over a random Lexus I saw one day. I also alsoooo agree on knowing how to be your own wrench. I love learning things that interests me and I definitely would want to know how to take care of my dream car.
I’ll be subscribing, take care
Welcome. And be prepared, once you start down the path of becoming a wrench head, you don't ever want to turn back
If you close your eyes,he sounds exactly like logic 😂🔥
This video helped me out so much. Your awesome man I made my decision now. I’ll get a 370Z Nismo before I get my GT-R thanks!
That's awesome. Glad I could help
i want a supra really badly, im 14 now and half of every paycheck i am saving for a mk4 supra. i only have 300 dollars saved so far, but i know i will one day be able to have one
Keep focused and you'll make it one day. Remeber to be patient
You’re in the same situation as me, except I’m saving up for a R32. It’s my dream to own this car man…
@@imyokenyo if you're in California I'd recommend Top Rank Importers. If you want you can check out the vid I did about when I owned a r32 gtr
@@imyokenyo i like those to
@@JDArcher Thanks for the reply. I currently live in Illinois, but I’ll check your video out!
You just dropped a good gem near the end. I’ll be doing that indeed
Awesome. Glad it helped
I’m saving for a 350/370z. I’m 18 with $800 to my name. This video made me realize that i have spent way too much money on the little things day by day. I keep all my money in my checking acct instead because I discipline myself and make sure I tell myself I cannot use my money on those little items, when my money is right at my fingertips. It helps trust me
You are 100% on the right track
I was in the same situation. Went through ups and downs, ended up broke again at 21, at 23 now I’m the most financially stable I’ve been in a while and it’s cause I only touch my savings to pay my credit card, which I don’t mind cause I’m building it. Dream car is a cba/dba gtr, I need to pull away and make sure I can afford the payments plus insurance, on that & possibly my 2012 1500 sierra that i need as a man even if it is a personal & not a work truck
Bro i love this guy i live in the Caribbean and my country doesn't sell the get So I'm saving to go live USA to buy it
You could probably get one exported too
this is exciting! I just got myself a 2020 nissan versa sv. i'm a toyota person but i dropped the gun too fast and this is what i ended up leaving the lot with, lol i'm grateful! all glory to god! i like watching these types of videos! i have videos of my car on my channel too!
My dream car is a 2g Eclipse GSX. Not the most sought after or reliable car, but somehow that got stuck up there in my brain!
My first tuner car was a 97 GSX. Despite the issues I had with it mechanically, I do have a love for the car. I did do a video on it if you check my channel. If you watch it, do realize I do love the car, but I wanted to give and honest review
My new favorite UA-camr❤
Wow, thank you
Thanks bro for the content. It really helps.
Awesome. Thanks watching and glad I could help
Good content! This channel is underrated! Keep up the good work!!! :D
Thank you
This guy is a legend !!!
Been learning how to "wrench" on my elantra. Just did rear calipers, rotors, and pads. Trying to save for something that isnt a elamtra. Already saved a ton doing the brakes myself. Now I need to do the steering coupler.
That's awesome. Sounds like you're on your way
What's missing in the video is the fact that UA-camrs like him get to write off the purchase price of their cars as business expense, yielding a 20% discount essentially. Making videos like this with the car in it is justification for that write off.
Could be true, but at the time I made this I was still fairly new to YT and wasn't monetized yet. It also get complicated when claiming a depreciating large purchase
How do you like the R35 vs the Mk4 Supra. I have been thinking about getting a R35 I m kind of burnt out on Supra's
Thats actually going to be my next video.
@@JDArcher
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I make $58k a year after taxes can I afford this??? I don’t got many bills as pay for everything out right but this would have to finance though..
Depends on you. I think that's about how much I was making when I bought this
How to afford your dream car? Just learn to save. Learn to find bargains, be your own diy repairs (plenty of videos out there if you really want to learn) and if the price is right sell your dream vehicle and upgrade. Rinse and repeat
Basically, yup
Great video! Definitely gives you more confidence 👍
Awesome.
Very good and helpful video
Glad you enjoyed it
Was just talking about how I want to buy the new Supra but I only get minimum wage and then this gets recommended. Nice
Awesome. I hope this helps
I drive a 2011 cts-v coupe 6 manual black on black on black and I paid $725 a month till I owned it. Great feeling. Edit, I got tired of a monthly payment so I starting paying weekly $169....till it was paid for.
Nice, that works also
But what about insurance cost and the cost of replacement parts? how are those looking? I used to be a tire tech and did a tire change for a GT-R owner. Those low profiles aren't easy to change. I was not able to see how much that person paid for, for all four tires since the sales team handles all the billing. I bet it was costly.
I picked up a set of 4 Michellin PS4 for about $1600. If you want to know about cost of maintenance and insurance I did a video on that as well.
I think this is so much harder if you're into old cars like 70's or even 60's
How so?
@@JDArcher i mean what if your dream is a very old car like from the 70's? Its hard enough to actually find the car. Corolla levin te27 for instance. Most of the time current owners wont even want to sell it
@@30035 ah, yes, I agree
taking a lot of things into account. I know I have the finances to afford my dream car. For me it's The MkV Supra with the killer B58. It's a 50-60k car all day long.
I'm a Sr service tech at a quick lube franchise that promotes growth.I get paid decently. I already have the skillset to work on cars(I dd a N54 335i lmfao) so a lot of wrench turning was built as well as from work.
A big thing I noticed is I eat out a lot for lunch. I'm spending about $10 a day on snacks and drinks from the local grocery store. I realized that I should cut that by half and save a good chunk of change. Then I realized I shouldn't spend money on things that aren't bills/payments(those are a must) as well as things that ARENT for my car. If it brings no value to me living or being able to drive my car then it's not needed.
Gonna be doing that from today on out and we'll see the payoff soon.
100% on the right track
I’m also lucky enough to have parents who own a paid off home and don’t ask for rent. I have a 2006 Z06 and am getting a 440i xdrive gran coupe soon. I’m 23 but my first job was at 16 so that’s where a big portion came from. Oh yeah and scholarships. Most I made while in college was 50k. Went from a Passat to a 335i then a 330i then a wrx and now this. I try to avoid financing as much as possible, actually getting a second job soon to save up for the 440 cause I’m not getting a loan lol. I spend around 10k a year and save the rest.
Genuine good advice
Thanks
Bro same I swear. Love your videos man would love to share our stories keep grinding man all love. You’ll go big on UA-cam ✊🏼
Thank you
And love how we live in the same area 😂☠️
Hey man thanks for the info everyone around me don’t think I will a Supra but I know I will thanks for the info
Keep focused, anything is possible
whose dream car is the ricer GTR with red rims?
Yep! Then you get so good at being a wrench, those rough cars get worse and worse but when they're done... 😍
Hell ya, that's the fun part
Great video !!!simple and great info
Thank you
my dream car is a red eye charger but I want to save up and get a scat pack first since it’s more affordable
Cool. Then you can learn everything about the car as your saving
I,m 14 looking to own a Mustang GT one day soon, Watching this video really inspired me to work harder to achieve that goal.
Awesome. Keep focused and you will get one. This is not an unrealistic goal
@@JDArcher I Agree. Thank you so much!
Great video definitely have tunnel vision for my dream car.
Keep that vision and you will achieve it one day
@@JDArcher I just ran across your channel yesterday, I like your video seems you keep it so true, and how you went from cars you like seems a bit hard building to the car you actually wanted to get normally people keep em but you kept going awesome.
@@JDArcher congrats on you Gtr.
@@tavom8755 thanks.
Thx for the video this definitely going to help because I want 2 cars and my most expensive one is the viper then the rx-7 then a motorcycle hahaha ik is not easy to get money but saving money is easy
If you gonwith the original viper, I think its cheaper than the FD
Easy.. live IN the car
Id have to slightly disagree with your first car won’t be your dream car. If you put your mind to anything you can get it but let’s be realistic for what our dream car actually is. Not everyone can have a Supercar
Awesome comment. I both agree and disagree with you though. I agree with your comment that your first car won't be your dream car. Unless you come from a Ritch family where money doesn't matter, a buyer will have to work up to their dream car. I had two miatas, an Eclipse gsx and a S2K before I finally got a Supra.
However I disagree with you that not everyone can have a Supercar. I believe that anyone had the potential to get whatever car they want if they work hard, are dedicated and make the right decisions. That being said, not everyone will have a supercar. For some priorities will changes, for others they will waste (check that, spend) their money on other things, and for some they will choose an easier career path that will put certain things out of reach. So I believe that everyone has the potential to get a super car, just there are a number that will not chase that potential and only dream
@@JDArcher yea for example Ik this kid from when I was high school name Aj, when we were in the 10th grade he’d always talk about getting a Nissan GT-R to everyone and somehow managed to save 20k by the time he was a senior. By the time he was a senior about 17 years old he had a supercar Gtr 2009 but at what cost? His moms boss ended up loaning him 20k and his mom had cancer. Even though he has his dream car at now 21 years old he still has to help provide for his mom who has cancer and its a lot of financial stress on him and he’s depressed
Not sure how the two things are connected
@@JDArcher you don’t see the problem? Asking someone to lend you roughly 30,000 just to buy the car of your dreams. That’s selfish and it’s a burden on most people. If you he worked hard and deserved it I would applaud him but he didn’t just used his moms boss privilege
@@foreverblessedministries is he paying the loan off?
Jeep renegade in a year and a half 🤞
Maybe give me a head tilt but I work full time. I get paid I guess less than average. But I'm 30 and still don't have my dream car. When I was young, I was very close.
But now my dream car has become a classic car and is unreachable. I've recently been contemplating taking out a loan and just getting it now.
I know it's not smart and I should just save but I feel like if I have a loan, I'll be forced to manage my life better and restrict myself where I have to rather than grow up and manage myself properly for a shorter period. That's I guess how I see it. I don't know I've spent the last 8 years in a box literally.
There is nothing wrong with getting a loan...as long as you can continue to afford it. For me it's just a personal preference. My car cannot be repossessed if something happens like job loss. Also, once you account for interest, some people end up paying over 50% more for the car. That being said, if you comfortable with the loan, go for it. Just be careful, interest rates are up and repo is at an all time high
Putting in the work to live less for temporary to make it happen. 3-4 years with intense saving per paycheck break down is the goal. Like a good diet, I’ve had to cut the serious fat from my expenses.
Perfect. Sound like you're on the right path
Becoming your own wrench is a deep rabbit hole...
Shhhh. Let them all get hooked
im the typical 16 yr old jdm fan, my dream car is the r32 gtr but i want to get a gts25t r33 for my first car, i just wanna know how all these youtubers are able to get started, my goal when i finish school is to get a decent job and shoot for the stars and get an r33 or the r32
Well, for me I just kept buying cars at good prices, building them, then selling for a profit when they were done. I only recently started you tube a little over a month ago, but I've been doing the car thing for about 20 years.
@@JDArcher i hate to ask but what was your most expensive car u bought?
@@nonono-x3d the R35. But that's because I picked up the two supras back in 2007 and 2017 before they were ridiculously expensive. I got the first one for $24k and the second one for $33k. Both were tt 6-spds. I managed to get the R35 about a year and a half ago for $47.5k
Trying to get a Camry '19+ or Yota 86 as my next car, so I'm watching.
People said I'm crazy by buying 09 and with 68k miles. I Did anyways, I'm second owner, 2 keyfobs, never moded. Paid 43.8k :) Left me tons of wiggle room. Did trans first its a stage 2 :) no accidents, the original owner had to sell it fast and I hop on it. Wanted 2013 and up. Car been trouble free, knock on wood! :)
Nice play.
very good tips and nice video. subbed!
Thank you
i’m glad my dream cars are at max like 20k.
Awesome. Hopefully they stabilize for you so they're at the same price point when you're ready
JD Archer yeah I hope! they’ll most likely go up tho. I want a 1j jdm car, like a jzx or a soarer
@@cattigen6859 fortunately those don't have the wide spread fame of ja80's and FD's
JD Archer yeah i hope they stay lowkey man, i have an sc300 rn but i really want a real soarer in the future, so hope they stay lowish
How can I buy a Pagani Utopia with a normal job?
My dream car is a 1990 Toyota Supra A70. They’re around 8k including import fees. I hope. can achieve this💪
Why not get a USDM? Be easier
I'm currently building my dream car while working at a Home Depot, it's slow, but working
That is the way to do it
i'm 19 and just got my license this year. i want a '18 mustang gt and the one i found is about 34,000$ after all the fees they add to it, my insurance would be about 513 a month and the monthly would be about 493. any tips? should i go to a credit union or should i do something else bc i make an okay amount at this warehouse job, about 2600-2900 a month. after that i want to work for a 2014 corvette stingray
i also live with my family and plan on moving out in about a year or two so would i go broke paying for it
Wow, $513 a month...I'd shop around on that one. However you do sound like you might be in a go spot to go for it. However, that said, I'm not a huge fan of doing car loans, but other people do it and it works for them
@@JDArcher thank you for that fast response and yeah i'm looking into cheaper insurance but i know it might be hard to find a good deal since i am 19 but you're a great person and i love the advice you give. blessings to you brother! earned a sub:) here to stay a while too
@@yvekts2059 thank you so much and welcome
@@yvekts2059 insurance is way more on financed cars. If you can possibly by a car in cash your insurance will be way cheaper. At least 30 percent. My girlfriend was paying $245 a month for insurance on her veloster and when it got paid off it went down to just under 200, she’s only 19
I just told myself to do this year's ago, (before watching vids like this). That if I try to save and never spend a cent on wants, then I can get a bigger want 😆
Yup
I've done my own spark plugs wires and ignition coils on my old car and also headlights as well, I want a ferrari at some point and I'm very patient and don't mind waiting, I want to have it around age 42, I'm about to be 34 now and I'm building my way up to it, I know I can do it and it's gonna be amazing 😋🥰
I believe you can also
Like many others here I need to live a more frugal life. It's hard when you have so many hobbies and like quality products that actually last. Sure I can save money by shopping at thrifts and mcdonalds exclusively but the clothes/shoes won't last long and it's not healthy. There's a nice balance in the middle there I need to reach.
Sure. This is mainly going to extra luxuries like getting a Starbucks coffee everyday versus saving for a dream car
I’m hoping to work at a supermarket as a overnight stocker I will work every hour to get a 2022 model y white on white next year
Keep focused and you can do it. Also you don't need to put a time limit. Sometimes it can take longer and that's ok
@@JDArcher that how my dad got his dream car he work every hour even after time and at home Too save 20k then my cousin pitch in to help but he managed to save that much money so my dad inspired me a lot though.
@@vce.john1734 that is awesome
Getting my CDL, going to put in serious OT. Fix up my daily Ford ZX2, maybe buy a 16’ MX-5 this next year and trade up as it financially becomes feasible. I want a Alpha Romeo 4C within the next 2-3 years, and a GTR after that when I’m 30.
Nice plan. Keeps focused and you will do ir
I went from a 69 Mustang to a 04 BMW Z4 2.5 and just recently obtained a 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Launch Edition. Its an amazing car and I love to drive it!
Nice
Alfa Romero isn't the most reliable I would hate to see an endless money pit. They look good and I'm sure handle well. Just I hope they last. 🙏
@@buzzj00 I’ve had 0 issues with mine. I even put 10k miles in the first 5 months of ownership. History has shown the 4C as being really reliable. A plus is that the electronics are pretty barebones so there is less points of failure. The engine and trans have been documented as being able to take the abuse as well. I wouldn’t expect less of a track car. I do know that the Giulia and Stelvio have had a few issues to iron out though but I cannot speak on those.
I have taken it on a couple 6+ hr trips to California from Phoenix that led up into the mountains with no issues or signs of stress on the car.
It has some flaws but the car is beautiful to look at and is a blast to drive. The only car that’s ever left me stranded was a BMW. 😅
@@SoldatX2 yup if I had to go European Mercedes is a little more reliable but not as nice to look at for me. I have a Ford fashion. For the ford haters Ford stock is doing well lol.