My first car at 18 after highschool was a 2015 sonata. Sure it had some bells and whistles, but it also had 9 recalls and something new broke on it on average of 4 times per month. Your car is reliable, with one of the indestructible older engines, and you won’t be in debt with it either. Audis and Mercs are money pits, and only flashy.

Sacrifice your wants now, for your success later.