Originally Posted by chuK_138
I had no prior credit history or cosigner. I could have easily afforded nearly any ride I wanted, just couldn't get approved without someone else's signature. Mind you, this was 15 years ago and banks weren't throwing money at every Tom, ****, and Harry. Not that they're doing that anymore.
When my son was 18, I helped him pick up a 300ZX Twin Turbo, which eventually became mine because he had his license suspended for 2 years. He had a very heavy foot. Now that he's 30, he's calmed down quite a bit, especially having 2 kids which really helps. He now drives the SRT-4 family car.