<prompt> Human: Hey Reddit, wasnt sure which subreddit to put this question on, figured this was my best shot. Im a 17 yo student in high school looking to get a car before graduating. I gave myself a budget of 10 000, which I should have by around April if not earlier after having worked for almost 6 months now. Not looking to buy a 10 000 car, but its the amount of money Id like to have before buying to take care of license plates, insurance, etc. for a little while on top of the car. However, I also dont want a rustbucket thats going to break down within a yearthat will require high maintenance. So how much did you guys spend on your first car if you mind me asking? How much should I be realistically spending? Not gonna lie I found a really nice 2009 Audi A4 for 8k and it looks real nice, but thats probably too much, isnt it?  <response>: Jesus Christ no do not buy an Audi at 17. Find something cheap and reliable like a Camry.Theres a reason most people cant afford luxury cars. 