<prompt> Human: First off. I currently am an unemployed 18 year old college male who moved to California to attend college, and is then going to attend university. I am from Canada and part of the reason i chose California was because i have had a LDR with my gf here for 3 and a half years.Second, I am currently in the process of looking for a job, most likely minimum wage. I have 1000 or so saved up, and will be adding more once i get a job.third. i have had a canadian G2 for a while, and am an EXTREMELY responsible driver, and have almost never skipped class. even when i had full access to a vehicle. SO Reddit my question is this. How can i find a cheap, preferably quick or fun car that i can afford on a minimum wage job? how would i go about this? oh and what cars would also be reliable with decent enough mpg, im trying to save as much money as i can... also, How could i convince my dad and mom that i wont be skipping class? or being stupid? i went to 1 party in high school and a hockey party with my dad, i almost NEVER drink, and my dad is fine with me drinking.. TLDR: College student 18 yo male, want a car, getting a minimum wage job, parents disagree, how could i convince them to let me get a car, and how could i afford a car? insurance gas etc.Thank you for reading all of this, ive been trying to do this myself but idk.. thanks for reading this.I am a long time lurker that finally had a reason to make an account and post.. THANKS FOR HELP REDDIT!:also, sorry for any terrible formatting...  <response>: I know you dont want to hear it, but youre going to school in california, make minumum wage, and have almost no money. You cannot afford a car. A bike is your most economical, responsible and healthy choice. 