Problems with my age

Posted by No_Reach_4812@reddit | projectcar | View on Reddit | 19 comments

Hello Guys. I don't know if I can post this here, but I have a problem that's making me a little sad. Cars in my country are very expensive and salaries are very low. I love cars with all my heart But in this situation I'm sure I'll get my first car when I'm 30, and I feel like I'm going to be too old and it's going to be too late (I'm 24).I don't know if I should feel anxious or in a hurry to get one as soon as possible.

I'm afraid of only being able to own one project car in my lifetime, and on top of that, having to choose carefully because they super expensive. thankssss

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RiftHunter4@reddit

I'm older with low income and a boring 15yo base model Toyota, but I still find lots of cool things to do like hardwire dash cam installs and interior upgrades. I keep my car spotless (within reason). Even with my boring car, I get excited to drive it, and I get compliments on it. I've started drawing some inspiration from VIP builds, but Im putting my own spin on it.

There's so much you can do on an OEM+ build these days, and I'm having a blast with it. You don't need an engine swap or a sports car to be an enthusiast. You just gotta love what you have and push towards that dream.

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TheHer0br1n3@reddit

I'd recommend getting a car that's abundantly available, even if it (at surface level at least) means that makes it less unique.

Miatas are fun, fairly cheap and surprisingly reliable. Don't know how availability is in your mystery country, but if things are as bad as you describe, getting parts for a rare car is gonna be a lot more of an headache than it needs to be.

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No_Reach_4812@reddit (OP)

The cheapest I can get is a Civic for 8k

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No_Reach_4812@reddit (OP)

I only saw 4 Miatas in my country and 1 for sale for 25k

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No_Reach_4812@reddit (OP)

😭 i love miatas but i can't :(

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TotalmenteMati@reddit

Op, soy de Argentina. veo que vos de uruguay, aca la tenemos un poco peor pero finalmente son paises parecidos, y sin importar el contexto, el que se las rebusca termina consiguiendo asique no te desilusiones, este año con 21 me compre mi primer auto, un chery tiggo 2008, justamente esos se ensamblaron en uruguay. que hice? me arriesgue, compre muy barato uno que estaba parado sin funcionar hace varios años y lo pude poner en marcha haciendole las reparaciones yo mismo, asi termine gastando 1/3 de lo que vale y ahora lo re disfruto viajo para todos lados. ponete a pasear por marketplace y eventualmente alguna oportunidad te vas a cruzar

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