HOW TO AFFORD YOUR DREAM CAR WHILE WORKING A NORMAL JOB

When people see the cars I drive, I always get the question "what do you do and how do I get that car?" I'm here to tell you that you don't have to be rich to get your dream car. No this isn't a how to trade stocks video or how to flip houses. I have had some great cars in my life which include a FD3S RX7, a R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R, a Honda S2000, two MKIV Toyota Supra Turbo and currently my R35 Nissan GT-R. Most of which I got while working in restaurants, and not even expensive restaurants, I'm talking Olive Garden and Outback. It was through some techniques that I share in the video and some skills learned along the way that I was able to get my dream cars. I hope this video helps set you on your way to getting your dream car.
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I have been a wrench head for years. I started off with building a 69 Camaro, then moved on to Miatas, followed by my first turbo car a 97 Eclipse GSX. After than I moved on to a Honda S2000, then my first MKIV Supra, then a 2010 Camaro, FD RX-7, R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R and my second Supra. I am now the owner of a 2013 Nissan GT-R Black Edition. I love JDM cars and would like to share that enthusiasm with all of you. I will be do car reviews, how to videos and opinions based on personal experience with those legendary JDM tuner cars. I tend to do almost all of the work on the car my self. This comes from a budgetary need as well as a lack of trust of mechanics in general. Working on cars are not has hard as people think, and I hope to show you that you can do it as well, regardless of your experience.
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[@Star_Taro]

This video made me realize that there's so much money I could be saving if I stopped buying all the little things that I do.

[@JDArcher]

Those are the ones that get you because you don't think about them. You drop $200 on a boost controller you remember it and slow down your spending, but the $10/day you spend at Starbucks you forget. After a week you've spent $70 and after a month $280.

[@pierremeans4054]

Same

[@timothydugan5922]

@@JDArcher so right

[@amazinggrace8136]

Like not spending so much on an item that goes down in value Right? Me too. I’ll wait and get my dream car after building wealth. I can drive anything I want then.

[@Ghosty716]

@@amazinggrace8136 obviously the video isn’t for you then. This is for people who want it now because I highly doubt you’re wasting as little as you think anyway

[@dwightferrin7992]

i’ve never seen such a genuine selfless video on this subject

[@JDArcher]

Thanks

[@babouinpasmalin1384]

My first car that I bought was an WRX and I was only 20 at the time. Working 2 job and going to school full time. It ain't easy friends, but it was worth it.

[@JDArcher]

This

[@sierracaperton14]

that’s what i’m saving for !

[@JDArcher]

@@sierracaperton14 which car?

[@sierracaperton14]

@@JDArcher wrx! any generation at this point

[@JDArcher]

@@sierracaperton14 oh, I thought you already had it. Well, that is a very attainable goal. I'm sure you'll reach it

[@Aozii]

For all those car guys out there don't give up work for it and you'll have it, just...believe.

[@JDArcher]

Yes! This!

[@Addonis96]

You are the definition of a car enthusiast 🚗 much respect! 💪🏽

[@JDArcher]

Thank you. I say it's kind of part of my DNA

[@juniorreyes1532]

How do you only have 451 subscribers only you’re so underrated

[@justinpitman8296]

Thank you

[@STEPHASAURUSREKD]

these are all really fantastic points! and as someone who had a similar path to yours (low-mid paying jobs but able to live a really nice lifestyle and have nice cars) I can't agree more how important understanding, and being in control of your finances are. subbed :)

[@JDArcher]

Awesome. Thank you for that. Welcome

[@javianjohnson8746]

Man, this Branden really put a lot of things in perspective for me. Thanks for given me a different outlook on just how obtainable this stuff actually is

[@stevetheodore_specialtycars]

Another great video, and I'm sure it will help some younger guys to better prepare for saving up for their own dream cars. Glad to see you delivering great content here, and of course enjoying your cars along the way!

[@JDArcher]

Thank you very much. I appreciate

[@GRAlexx]

First car at 18 was an e46 325i. Loved that little car did lots of work on it and ultimately learned a lot. Two years later I bought a rare spec e46 M3 that I owned for a couples years as well and gifted it to my father on Father’s Day. Now I currently have a 2021 Honda Accord sport. My dream car and next car will be a 2018 BMW M3 in yas marina blue. I can’t wait !!

[@JDArcher]

Nice. You're doing well

[@Stoichabits247]

Did you get it my friend?

[@GRAlexx]

@@Stoichabits247 I got to drive a 2017 and although it was a great looking car lacked soul. I ended up ordering a GR86 premium in Neptune blue absolutely love it took delivery last week

[@ThatTurboProbe]

​@@Stoichabits247 nah, he got a GR86

[@Gabriel83580]

He forgot 1 thing to mention. START WORKING AND SAVING AND LEARNING YOUNG SO YOU CAN ENJOY IT YOUNG. BE RESPONSIBLE AND TAKE PRIDE IN EVERYTHING YOU WORK ON.

[@JDArcher]

100% yes

[@Wayne_Maganyani]

Hi Bro Thank you very much for this video. Your tips will help a lot of people like me get into our dream car or cars. Much love from Australia 👊🏾

[@JDArcher]

Awesome, glad I could help

[@0slightly_risen049]

This dude got his facts straight. This is way better than all these other videos you see like this one, because this is straight fact. Basically the best way to get what you want is work hard, and save every penny you can.

[@JDArcher]

Thanks

[@chodkowski01]

I did the same. I lived on very little for 1 1/2 years. I worked overtime and odd jobs. Every 2 weeks I had $1,250 so I went to the bank and got 10 $100 bills every 2 weeks and put that in a little safe. I lived on $500 a month. 1.5 years later I had my car.

[@JDArcher]

Nice job. That's dedication

[@zoak4813]

What car was it?

[@prodigy_playz_2429]

Yeah what car was it???

[@bobber7625]

what car was it ? congrats btw on reaching your goal

[@lju2640]

Wonderful video, good job with the simple thumbnail and realistic methods. Very informative, good luck with your channel an thanks for the lesson

[@JDArcher]

Thank you for joining

[@antimatter__5304]

Liked and subbed, super underated. More people need to see you, keep up the good work :)

[@JDArcher]

Awesome. Thank you and welcome

[@KamiKatzeCos]

I already doing some of this steps, monthly saving, tracking spendings, started learning how MY car works and where everything is etc. Sooo I´m on the right patch i guess

[@JDArcher]

Awesome

[@osamabinlaggin139]

Great video, best one ive ever seen you deserve more subs. Super easy to understand, my dream car is a 1995 Nissan 240sx. Btw I love every single car you have owned, especially the supra

[@justinpitman8296]

Thank you. Keep focused and that 240 will be yours. Hopefully the drift tax on them dies down a little

[@itsdummy6142]

when i saw your video i thought you had atleast 100k subs! So Underrated Keep It Up!

[@JDArcher]

Thank you so much

[@tr3ynag4ta]

Makes sense, just patience, and saving up 🔥💯 free game much respect bro, I was tryna get a Rx7, but I guess I didn't know too much about the rotary engines. I'll take the risk to gain experience and learn from it, similar story to yours! I like how you explained it, great vid my guy!

[@JDArcher]

I've had an FD. To be honest it is probably the only 90s legend car I would go back to. It's the best drivers car. If you want to check my channel I did a vid on owning and daily driving a FD including how to keep them on the road

[@tr3ynag4ta]

@@JDArcher I'll watch and sub bro 👏🏿

[@JDArcher]

@@tr3ynag4ta awesome and thank you

[@cz350f2]

this video helped me find the motivation i needed to get my dream car

[@JDArcher]

Awesome.

[@F1Finance]

I just found your channel, nice work, keep up the good work.

[@JDArcher]

Thank you. I will

[@Preffs]

liked your voice, and i listened to your advice and bam i will implement this right now :D!

[@JDArcher]

Thanks

[@uselessmiwradesuu1833]

Thank youu so so much! I don’t know anything about cars, but I got love at first sight over a random Lexus I saw one day. I also alsoooo agree on knowing how to be your own wrench. I love learning things that interests me and I definitely would want to know how to take care of my dream car. I’ll be subscribing, take care

[@JDArcher]

Welcome. And be prepared, once you start down the path of becoming a wrench head, you don't ever want to turn back

[@Miquiztli_tochtli]

Great point about looking for a rough car. If you interested in using the car as a daily it makes day to day wear and tear less worrying some. Honestly i say this about all new things, i enjoy new and shiny things but there also the fact that i want to keep it that way. When something is already dirty or damaged you feel less bad causing more of it.

[@JDArcher]

100% agree

[@mattfosnot4724]

Bought a 1990 celica gt four at 16. Got it by coaching sports and working in restaurants. Paint is not great and an essentially rebuilding the engine right now but couldn't be happier. Servers and delivery drivers can make bank if they keep grinding!

[@JDArcher]

Nice, congratulations

[@RawNoLimits]

Great insights man. You can make things work if you're willing to manipulate the situation you're in and cut the dead weight.

[@JDArcher]

Exactly. It all comes down to what you value more

[@dylanrobinson5118]

Bro same I swear. Love your videos man would love to share our stories keep grinding man all love. You’ll go big on KZbin ✊🏼

[@JDArcher]

Thank you

[@destinymusic8304]

I went from a BMW 328i straight into my dream car an M5, if you have the chance to get your dream car while your young then go for it 🤷‍♂️

[@JDArcher]

Yup

[@chasealvarez5209]

The one for patience can be really hard. The advice my dad has given me is this, don’t think about getting a sports car until you have a steady job and a place to live first.

[@JDArcher]

Although part of me agrees with you dad, part of me doesn't. Depending on where you live it can take a lifetime to get a house. Also Depending on your age, you're only young once. Im.not worries about a mid life crisis because I enjoyed my youth. If you're young and have little in the way of responsibilities, why not go for a fun car. You can be all responsible when you're married and have kids. If you wait until then, it will be to late. It's hard to convince the wife you want a dedicated sports car when you need to be able to fit two car seats and have to pay for the children's doctor bills and hobbies.

[@chasealvarez5209]

@@JDArcher you make a great point. My main hold up is i want to finish college before i end up getting my dream sports car.

[@JDArcher]

@@chasealvarez5209 that is always a good plan. But to say that is the only way to do it would by hypocritical of me since I had my Ecliple GSX, S2000 and MKIV Supra when getting my under grad. Then swapped my second MKIV Supra for the R35 GT-R while getting my juris doctorate

[@chasealvarez5209]

@@JDArcher i wouldn’t say it’s the only way to do it especially since i’m older. It would be something i could do if i figure out monthly payments during college. Credit isn’t built currently. I really appreciate your responses as i haven’t had many other views on my dream.

[@JDArcher]

@@chasealvarez5209 ah, I see. I actually managed to get all my cars without a car payment. I'd pick up a car I knew was low on price but rare. Then build it up, sell it for a profit and move onto a better platform. If you're going to float a loan, definately wait until you have a reliable income. Restaurants were great for me in that aspect while still in under grad

[@6SolCrossZero9]

Anything worth having requires work. I like how it was broken down here. It's alot of discipline and sacrifice. I recently purchased my second car and its an BMW e46 with an M54 engine for my daily. Always loved those I'm thinking working for an f20 in future. I totally agree with learning how to work on your car as I think that just comes naturally from wanting to own something of value, knowing how to maintain and repair it should be a must.

[@zshn28]

My new favorite KZbinr❤

[@JDArcher]

Wow, thank you

[@See_through866]

You just dropped a good gem near the end. I’ll be doing that indeed

[@JDArcher]

Awesome. Glad it helped

[@boomn216]

Yep keep your job and slowly build up a side hustle. It doesn’t matter how much you make if you pay cash no one can ever take it away from you.

[@jaymhlurbaloyi7813]

Real advice, we appreciate it man, doing a good thing…

[@JDArcher]

Thank you

[@bro1883]

Thanks bro for the content. It really helps.

[@JDArcher]

Awesome. Thanks watching and glad I could help

[@albertomenez6895]

This guy is a legend !!!

[@oddcube1088]

This video helped me out so much. Your awesome man I made my decision now. I’ll get a 370Z Nismo before I get my GT-R thanks!

[@JDArcher]

That's awesome. Glad I could help

[@DeadEnDCrew]

I agree with this video, my journey started in my 1989 323 gt 5 spd, then 1999 mits eclipse 10th ann edition, then to a 2004 Chevy Malibu, then 1999 preface lift e46 328i sedan sport edition, 2001 330ci (current car for 2 more days, lol) about to buy my dream truck 2002 escalade 6.0V8 yess, and working on cars is a BIG PLUS in saving money! learn it, do it, or forget it!

[@JDArcher]

Awesome. Congrats bro

[@nicoletiana]

this is exciting! I just got myself a 2020 nissan versa sv. i'm a toyota person but i dropped the gun too fast and this is what i ended up leaving the lot with, lol i'm grateful! all glory to god! i like watching these types of videos! i have videos of my car on my channel too!

[@bithowsitgoin]

Great video! Definitely gives you more confidence 👍

[@JDArcher]

Awesome.

[@szilardgeredy420]

Good content! This channel is underrated! Keep up the good work!!! :D

[@JDArcher]

Thank you

[@TrippinWhip]

This guy right here is a legend

[@JDArcher]

Thank you

[@joaquinarias9667]

At 16 I had a mustang gt 2003 with the beautiful midnight blue and fast forward to now I’m 20 and I traded it in for an Audi A6 2012. I added super 10s IE intake and stage 1 tune. After market wheels and it’s turning into my dream car. Other than this I’d want a lambo 😂

[@TheAngrySodaCan]

How is the A6 so far? I was looking at the sportier S4 but the A6 is def cheaper

[@grey5O]

First car at 19! 2022 mustang gt premium and full time college student💪🏻

[@thasvinprem7239]

I think we all can agree that he's the most honest and he has logic. Not the guy we wanted, the one we needed.

[@JDArcher]

Love the reference

[@thasvinprem7239]

@@JDArcher U deserve it brother👍

[@JDArcher]

@@thasvinprem7239 thank you

[@tylerflip8121]

If you close your eyes,he sounds exactly like logic 😂🔥

[@leonelmoreno3863]

I,m 14 looking to own a Mustang GT one day soon, Watching this video really inspired me to work harder to achieve that goal.

[@JDArcher]

Awesome. Keep focused and you will get one. This is not an unrealistic goal

[@leonelmoreno3863]

@@JDArcher I Agree. Thank you so much!

[@turqazo]

Great video !!!simple and great info

[@JDArcher]

Thank you

[@zoa1011]

Talking about an R35, at 9:01 another one drives by. That VR38 sounds very very distinct ;) I love the video! I’m currently putting 500 a biweekly paycheck towards my honeymoon and wedding this November. Afterwards I’ll comfortably be able to put a grand every paycheck towards my R35. I seriously can’t wait.

[@JDArcher]

Nice, congratulations. Hope she's a wrench head also

[@DatHondaBoi223]

Damn. I only make 500 a week. It’s really hard living alone and trying to afford basic needs let alone my dream car :/ I can’t even afford a civic

[@zoa1011]

@@DatHondaBoi223 you can definitely do it. Unfortunately the used car market is upside down and salvage title ones are running the same if not more than high mileage ones. I bought a S197 for a daily until I get my R35 😅 My wedding is in 24 days!

[@DatHondaBoi223]

@@zoa1011 I currently owe $8k on a car that is worth $4k, (rebuilt title bc a guy didn’t see me and switched lanes, 133k miles, clutch slipping, aftermarket stereo system in which the factory amp is bypassed) I’ve pretty much just gave up on my dreams, I work in a factory and they won’t let me work any overtime, I bust my ass more than anybody there and I’m making the same amount of money that the crackheads make. Also have some credit card debt that I’m slowly taking care of. My insurance is also 245 a month so that doesn’t really help either.

[@DatHondaBoi223]

@@zoa1011 also the 500 a week is only with perfect attendance (extra $1 an hour), whenever that ends it’s only about 460 a week lol

[@sierrasymone7590]

I've done my own spark plugs wires and ignition coils on my old car and also headlights as well, I want a ferrari at some point and I'm very patient and don't mind waiting, I want to have it around age 42, I'm about to be 34 now and I'm building my way up to it, I know I can do it and it's gonna be amazing 😋🥰

[@JDArcher]

I believe you can also

[@hungryowl1559]

Been learning how to "wrench" on my elantra. Just did rear calipers, rotors, and pads. Trying to save for something that isnt a elamtra. Already saved a ton doing the brakes myself. Now I need to do the steering coupler.

[@JDArcher]

That's awesome. Sounds like you're on your way

[@maliisadrable5994]

Trying to get a Camry '19+ or Yota 86 as my next car, so I'm watching.

[@synergytech7323]

You are right about the little expenses that eat us alive.

[@JDArcher]

Becuase we don't track them or think about them and they add up

[@okkaybrandon7099]

Was just talking about how I want to buy the new Supra but I only get minimum wage and then this gets recommended. Nice

[@JDArcher]

Awesome. I hope this helps

[@augie6029]

very good tips and nice video. subbed!

[@JDArcher]

Thank you

[@oneweebo1299]

Hey man thanks for the info everyone around me don’t think I will a Supra but I know I will thanks for the info

[@JDArcher]

Keep focused, anything is possible

[@Hondeer]

Yep! Then you get so good at being a wrench, those rough cars get worse and worse but when they're done... 😍

[@JDArcher]

Hell ya, that's the fun part

[@aidanhaller5800]

I’m saving for a 350/370z. I’m 18 with $800 to my name. This video made me realize that i have spent way too much money on the little things day by day. I keep all my money in my checking acct instead because I discipline myself and make sure I tell myself I cannot use my money on those little items, when my money is right at my fingertips. It helps trust me

[@JDArcher]

You are 100% on the right track

[@davebuilds7261]

I was in the same situation. Went through ups and downs, ended up broke again at 21, at 23 now I’m the most financially stable I’ve been in a while and it’s cause I only touch my savings to pay my credit card, which I don’t mind cause I’m building it. Dream car is a cba/dba gtr, I need to pull away and make sure I can afford the payments plus insurance, on that & possibly my 2012 1500 sierra that i need as a man even if it is a personal & not a work truck

[@DavidPerez-ez1mw]

Soon as you said fast and furious I automatically thought of “he’s going to say an eclipse” lol

[@JDArcher]

The movie actually turned me onto the RX7 because I already loved my miata and a FD was like a miata on steroids

[@tavom8755]

Great video definitely have tunnel vision for my dream car.

[@JDArcher]

Keep that vision and you will achieve it one day

[@tavom8755]

@@JDArcher I just ran across your channel yesterday, I like your video seems you keep it so true, and how you went from cars you like seems a bit hard building to the car you actually wanted to get normally people keep em but you kept going awesome.

[@tavom8755]

@@JDArcher congrats on you Gtr.

[@JDArcher]

@@tavom8755 thanks.

[@RmanfrmEside132]

Bro i love this guy i live in the Caribbean and my country doesn't sell the get So I'm saving to go live USA to buy it

[@tr3ynag4ta]

You could probably get one exported too

[@maryahshay6671]

i live in a hotel at 19 right now, i dont have mommy & daddy to lean on. i work at a job but struggle to get there. theres jobs nearby me. so i think im going to try there and attempt to save. its hard because of my living situation but i know i’ll eventually get there.

[@1slow_gto]

taking a lot of things into account. I know I have the finances to afford my dream car. For me it's The MkV Supra with the killer B58. It's a 50-60k car all day long. I'm a Sr service tech at a quick lube franchise that promotes growth.I get paid decently. I already have the skillset to work on cars(I dd a N54 335i lmfao) so a lot of wrench turning was built as well as from work. A big thing I noticed is I eat out a lot for lunch. I'm spending about $10 a day on snacks and drinks from the local grocery store. I realized that I should cut that by half and save a good chunk of change. Then I realized I shouldn't spend money on things that aren't bills/payments(those are a must) as well as things that ARENT for my car. If it brings no value to me living or being able to drive my car then it's not needed. Gonna be doing that from today on out and we'll see the payoff soon.

[@JDArcher]

100% on the right track

[@lookinlikegeo1825]

Im 18 and saved EXACTLY like this bought my first car a 2016 scion frs. I took a loan but i put 12k down on it in 5 months of saving 🤷‍♂️ no smoking, no extra gas, dollar menu food only, no shoes or clothes shopping... none of that, so far it was worth it, i love my frs

[@JDArcher]

Congratulations

[@BallxForLife]

12k down on a used frs???? how long is your loan?

[@lookinlikegeo1825]

@@BallxForLife yeah i know bro i payed a little high ngl but it was less than 40k miles. Also my loan is 65 months or something, my payment is 250/month, so im gonna end up paying just over 20k for it

[@DatHondaBoi223]

@UCkH8y0tNE2Ezdiqe4hMBlIQ holy shit. You put down 12k and they want you to spend another 16,250 over the course of 65 months??!? You got ripped the fuck off my guy. You could’ve saved just a couple more thousand and bought one from a private seller all in cash.

[@Mudsquadofficial]

My dream car is a 2g Eclipse GSX. Not the most sought after or reliable car, but somehow that got stuck up there in my brain!

[@JDArcher]

My first tuner car was a 97 GSX. Despite the issues I had with it mechanically, I do have a love for the car. I did do a video on it if you check my channel. If you watch it, do realize I do love the car, but I wanted to give and honest review

[@cxntzw4ybad]

I just told myself to do this year's ago, (before watching vids like this). That if I try to save and never spend a cent on wants, then I can get a bigger want 😆

[@JDArcher]

Yup

[@car-style-bazooka]

My dream car is a 1990 Toyota Supra A70. They’re around 8k including import fees. I hope. can achieve this💪

[@JDArcher]

Why not get a USDM? Be easier

[@arcervantes2085]

And love how we live in the same area 😂☠️

[@littlea4353]

Thx for the video this definitely going to help because I want 2 cars and my most expensive one is the viper then the rx-7 then a motorcycle hahaha ik is not easy to get money but saving money is easy

[@JDArcher]

If you gonwith the original viper, I think its cheaper than the FD

[@charlesoliver2803]

i want a supra really badly, im 14 now and half of every paycheck i am saving for a mk4 supra. i only have 300 dollars saved so far, but i know i will one day be able to have one

[@JDArcher]

Keep focused and you'll make it one day. Remeber to be patient

[@aydanthesaiyan]

You’re in the same situation as me, except I’m saving up for a R32. It’s my dream to own this car man…

[@JDArcher]

@@aydanthesaiyan if you're in California I'd recommend Top Rank Importers. If you want you can check out the vid I did about when I owned a r32 gtr

[@charlesoliver2803]

@@aydanthesaiyan i like those to

[@aydanthesaiyan]

@@JDArcher Thanks for the reply. I currently live in Illinois, but I’ll check your video out!

[@juanamaya9468]

Nice vid bro

[@JDArcher]

Thank you

[@TheHitman-]

I drive a 2011 cts-v coupe 6 manual black on black on black and I paid $725 a month till I owned it. Great feeling. Edit, I got tired of a monthly payment so I starting paying weekly $169....till it was paid for.

[@JDArcher]

Nice, that works also

[@tonydagoat6611]

Keep the good work

[@JDArcher]

Thank you, I will

[@DarkPhysicx]

Like many others here I need to live a more frugal life. It's hard when you have so many hobbies and like quality products that actually last. Sure I can save money by shopping at thrifts and mcdonalds exclusively but the clothes/shoes won't last long and it's not healthy. There's a nice balance in the middle there I need to reach.

[@JDArcher]

Sure. This is mainly going to extra luxuries like getting a Starbucks coffee everyday versus saving for a dream car

[@KevinMcMullen.]

How do you like the R35 vs the Mk4 Supra. I have been thinking about getting a R35 I m kind of burnt out on Supra's

[@JDArcher]

Thats actually going to be my next video.

[@KevinMcMullen.]

@@JDArcher 👍

[@lancia6891]

thank you for the tips :)

[@JDArcher]

Thanks for watching

[@thexxsniperxxgaming5253]

Genuine good advice

[@JDArcher]

Thanks

[@-anjuull8036]

Pretty good vid thank you

[@JDArcher]

Thank you for watching

[@GB2G]

my dream car is a red eye charger but I want to save up and get a scat pack first since it’s more affordable

[@JDArcher]

Cool. Then you can learn everything about the car as your saving

[@30035]

I think this is so much harder if you're into old cars like 70's or even 60's

[@JDArcher]

How so?

[@30035]

@@JDArcher i mean what if your dream is a very old car like from the 70's? Its hard enough to actually find the car. Corolla levin te27 for instance. Most of the time current owners wont even want to sell it

[@JDArcher]

@@30035 ah, yes, I agree

[@BrknGrnd]

Putting in the work to live less for temporary to make it happen. 3-4 years with intense saving per paycheck break down is the goal. Like a good diet, I’ve had to cut the serious fat from my expenses.

[@JDArcher]

Perfect. Sound like you're on the right path

[@chrisp.5272]

Getting my CDL, going to put in serious OT. Fix up my daily Ford ZX2, maybe buy a 16’ MX-5 this next year and trade up as it financially becomes feasible. I want a Alpha Romeo 4C within the next 2-3 years, and a GTR after that when I’m 30.

[@JDArcher]

Nice plan. Keeps focused and you will do ir

[@StreetDrivenDaily]

People said I'm crazy by buying 09 and with 68k miles. I Did anyways, I'm second owner, 2 keyfobs, never moded. Paid 43.8k :) Left me tons of wiggle room. Did trans first its a stage 2 :) no accidents, the original owner had to sell it fast and I hop on it. Wanted 2013 and up. Car been trouble free, knock on wood! :)

[@JDArcher]

Nice play.

[@SoldatX2]

I went from a 69 Mustang to a 04 BMW Z4 2.5 and just recently obtained a 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Launch Edition. Its an amazing car and I love to drive it!

[@JDArcher]

Nice

[@buzzj00]

Alfa Romero isn't the most reliable I would hate to see an endless money pit. They look good and I'm sure handle well. Just I hope they last. 🙏

[@SoldatX2]

@@buzzj00 I’ve had 0 issues with mine. I even put 10k miles in the first 5 months of ownership. History has shown the 4C as being really reliable. A plus is that the electronics are pretty barebones so there is less points of failure. The engine and trans have been documented as being able to take the abuse as well. I wouldn’t expect less of a track car. I do know that the Giulia and Stelvio have had a few issues to iron out though but I cannot speak on those. I have taken it on a couple 6+ hr trips to California from Phoenix that led up into the mountains with no issues or signs of stress on the car. It has some flaws but the car is beautiful to look at and is a blast to drive. The only car that’s ever left me stranded was a BMW. 😅

[@buzzj00]

@@SoldatX2 yup if I had to go European Mercedes is a little more reliable but not as nice to look at for me. I have a Ford fashion. For the ford haters Ford stock is doing well lol.

[@Cobra_427]

I'm currently building my dream car while working at a Home Depot, it's slow, but working

[@JDArcher]

That is the way to do it

[@noname-zk1gc]

As a female car enthusiast that is 16. This video was inspiring and helpful. My brother has the ability to help me but I want to do the majority of the saving on my on.

[@JDArcher]

You can do it. Stay focused and you can accomplish any thing

[@noname-zk1gc]

@@JDArcher thank you so much!

[@noname-zk1gc]

@@JDArcher thank you so much ☺️

[@JDArcher]

@@noname-zk1gc we're all a part of the same clan

[@noname-zk1gc]

@@JDArcher agreed!

[@divertiti]

What's missing in the video is the fact that KZbinrs like him get to write off the purchase price of their cars as business expense, yielding a 20% discount essentially. Making videos like this with the car in it is justification for that write off.

[@JDArcher]

Could be true, but at the time I made this I was still fairly new to YT and wasn't monetized yet. It also get complicated when claiming a depreciating large purchase

[@arcervantes2085]

And the GT-R is my EndGame either the R35 or R34

[@JDArcher]

Wont be disappointed by either. Funny how the R35 is so much cheaper

[@jrdmotorsports9279]

This is such an inspiration! Quick question, was the GT-R and Supra financed?

[@JDArcher]

Neither were. I built up to them by buying cars, building them, then selling them for a profit to move up to a better car. I got the second MKIV (the car right before this one) when I sold my R32 GTR

[@drkcyd1]

Becoming your own wrench is a deep rabbit hole...

[@JDArcher]

Shhhh. Let them all get hooked

[@guzzlinggusher7066]

Yeah makes sense to me, you get closer to your car goals through profits of your previous cars, along with having a reliable income to go into said goal. It totally could work except for taking cash out for repairs, but yeah I agree with this video. How much was the gtr btw? Around 50k?

[@JDArcher]

I actually got it for $47.5k and it's a black edition. Hence why I jumped on it even though it wasn't the color I wanted.

[@guzzlinggusher7066]

@@JDArcher well it's sick either way, was there a website that you got this from?

[@JDArcher]

@@guzzlinggusher7066 i found this one on craigs list through search tempest

[@ammarieg2109]

I think it’s funny when you very hesitantly said Miata 😂

[@JDArcher]

I expected to get more connects about selling a 69 Camaro for a miata

[@ryanwashere21]

Thinking about taking a loan for a NA Auto Supra, mainly to build credit. Love the car but the cost of parts and the fact I don't live in a garage worries me a bit. And the other fact it's a 90s car

[@JDArcher]

That actually seems like the right reason to get a loan on a supra. As for working on it, it's usually pretty simple and as long as you don't need need Toyota parts

[@cattigen6859]

i’m glad my dream cars are at max like 20k.

[@JDArcher]

Awesome. Hopefully they stabilize for you so they're at the same price point when you're ready

[@cattigen6859]

JD Archer yeah I hope! they’ll most likely go up tho. I want a 1j jdm car, like a jzx or a soarer

[@JDArcher]

@@cattigen6859 fortunately those don't have the wide spread fame of ja80's and FD's

[@cattigen6859]

JD Archer yeah i hope they stay lowkey man, i have an sc300 rn but i really want a real soarer in the future, so hope they stay lowish

[@endl3sdrmzz]

But what about insurance cost and the cost of replacement parts? how are those looking? I used to be a tire tech and did a tire change for a GT-R owner. Those low profiles aren't easy to change. I was not able to see how much that person paid for, for all four tires since the sales team handles all the billing. I bet it was costly.

[@JDArcher]

I picked up a set of 4 Michellin PS4 for about $1600. If you want to know about cost of maintenance and insurance I did a video on that as well.

[@bretrmalcolm]

Did you put all your extra money towards your car fund? I can see this working if that's more important than a down payment for a house or retirement savings.

[@nugz9415]

I hope one day I will get my dream car I even have the hot wheels version of it. It's a 2008 red Honda S2000

[@JDArcher]

Definately an attainable goal. Keep focused and it can happen

[@aldo5658]

Best practical advice 👌

[@thomaswitt1327]

One of this days I'll have my dream car

[@JDArcher]

Keep focused and you will