<prompt> Human: I just graduated from school for mechanical engineering technology, and just started my first job in my field this week. It pays well 33hr, 40hrs a week. I havent got a paycheck yet so Im not sure how much I will net every 2 weeks, but it will be more than enough to start saving money. Right now Im on a 5 month contract, and my boss says most likely it will lead to a full time position.I dont have many bills or debt. I have about 14,500 in student loans that I need to start paying back in November.Im looking at around 1,340 plus my loan payments a month in bills. Ill round it up to 1,750 to be safe. Ill be making about 5,280, minus tax and whatever else. I used an online calculator and will probably be taking home around 3,900 a month.Everything considered, I should have around 2500 a month to spendsave.I am 20 years old, and I want to start being smart with my money right away, but Ive been dreaming about buying a nice for so long. I lay in bed every night imagining what it would be like, what it sound feel like, sound like, the people I would meet and the things I would do with it. When Im driving in my 98 camry I just imagine being in a 6 speed with 300hp in front of me with people starting as I drive down the road.I know cars are not a good investment, and they are just money pits, but this is my passion. Everything Ive ever worked towards was to be able to afford to fuel this passion.So Im going to buy a car. My question is, new or used? I love working on cars, doing repairs on my own, but I dont have a ton of tools or an area to do repairs. Im sure in a future Ill meet someone with access to a shop and tools, or maybe even one day own my own. But for right now, I would probably be paying for any major repairs. So thats why I started looking at new cars.Here is what I want in a car:- AWD I go snowboarding lots- Manual I could live with paddle shifters, but I feel like a would need a lot of horsepower to have fun in an automatic- Preferably turbo or supercharged.- Sporty handling and looksIve been looking at either a new Audi A4, BMW 328xi, or Subaru WRXOr a used Audi S4, BMW 335xi, or Subaru WRXSTiI would like to spend less than 15,000 on a used car, and Im not too sure what I could afford for a new car. If I borrow money for a car, new or used, I would like to wait until I know for sure that I will be continuing full time at my job after the 5 months.I would like to do some modifications to the vehicle, whether its new or used. I would also like to get into track racing. I will likely be going on long car trips, and it will be my daily driver getting to and from work.Any advice on what I should do would be greatly appreciated. If you need any info from me let me know.ThanksEdit:Already got a lot of solid advice. Probably a good idea to hold of on getting a high end car until I know I can afford it.I do want an upgrade from my 98 camry though. I will start looking around for a cheaper more reliable car to get me through until I pay off my student loans. Are there any cars that you would recommend? Preferably at least a little bit sporty and good in the snow.Edit 2:Ive been looking at some new cars that would be a little cheaper and more reliable. - Jeep Patriot- Nissan Sentra- Mitsubishi Lancer- Honda CivicAny input on these models?  <response>: I have about 14,500 in student loans that I need to start paying back in November.Dont wait, youre just paying more interest if you wait.Pay off your debt, then save and pay for the car in cash. That is the best route to go. 