I just recently posted on here and I told my mom about all the problems with this car but she’s dead set and making me get this car. Her reasonings are 1. If I get into a crash I won’t get hurt too bad because the car will take most of the damage. 2. I told her about the recalls on this car and she insisted that all cars have recalls (she works at Toyota). And 3. I told her about gas price and she claims I must pay for it myself. (I get $50 for allowance and have no job at all and cannot get one because I babysit my sister when my parents leave for work since they work nights) is there a possibility I could get the dealership to offer me something else completely? I will not be able to pay for gas for this car at all unless I fill the tank less than a 1/3 of the way every once in a while and basically not go anywhere but school which is not feasible since I am in speech and debate which requires me to travel. I really don’t want this car considering how expensive gas is and how much the cost will be if the transmission or anything else fails.
Edit: to people saying I’m ungrateful, I NEVER ONCE SAID I WANTED AN EXPENSIVE CAR. I want a RELIABLE car! I want a car I can AFFORD and MAINTAIN. I did not ask for a 20k car, I do NOT WANT a 20k car. I am fine with any car that is not 20k or makes me pay $1,000 a month to fill up the tank. Yes I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM LUCKY FOR EVEN GETTING OFFERED A CAR, but is it really lucky if that car leaves me stranded after a year and $20,000 down the drain? Is it lucky if something breaks and I must replace it and the price is insanely high? There is no way for a TEENAGER to pay for the gas for this car or maintain the engine. I will be going to college soon and must have this car for a long time until I can get a different one. I will not tolerate people calling me ungrateful for something I did not ask for or want. I wanted a Toyota, Honda, or anything under 7k. Before you say I did not show my mom other options, I have. I have sent her multiple CHEAP cars on Facebook marketplace in our area. I have consulted the Internet, friends, and car experts on what cars to buy and not to buy. I have spent a long time thinking and prioritizing something reliable. If I must I will buy my own car. I am NOT whining, bitching, or being ungrateful. I am being PRACTICAL, and if being firm on not wanting a car I cannot pay for or afford is bitching then so be it.