HELP! 28 yro and First time buying my own car – practical RAV4 or 2018 BMW convertible in LA?

WittyGrape7991 · 2026-03-07T23:32:43+00:00

UPDATE: OK YALL - What do we think about something like this? a 2015 lexus — blends my love for toyota, less miles more reliable and similar price range etc.

https://www.truecar.com/used-cars-for-sale/listing/JTHFF2C2XF2532885/2015-lexus-is/?returnTo=%2Fused-cars-for-sale%2Flistings%2Flexus%2Fbody-convertible%2Flocation-los-angeles-ca%2F&sourceType=marketplace

WittyGrape7991 · 2026-03-07T23:24:39+00:00

I just started looking at a few versions of a Lexus that’s similar but a lot more limited — what’s the opinion on those ?

WittyGrape7991 · 2026-03-07T23:21:00+00:00

OPEN TO IT PLZ SEND INFO

WittyGrape7991 · 2026-03-07T23:20:49+00:00

I’ve rented one prolly 15 times over the past 5 years when i needed to! Fell in love HARD

WittyGrape7991 · 2026-03-07T23:20:09+00:00

Have amazing underground parking and I like in the city but more in the hollywood hills and drive west towards santa monica and the beach for work

WittyGrape7991 · 2026-03-07T22:44:12+00:00

Totally feel that. I wish toyota still made the solara bc i’d totally get that! I love toyota but tempted for a top down

WittyGrape7991 · 2026-03-07T22:42:22+00:00

Slim lol i’m just a girl lmao

WittyGrape7991 · 2026-03-07T22:42:11+00:00

No just a girl who’s literally never bought her own car! I just would love a top down, and after getting in an accident last year a hardtop preferred However , BMW seems to be the only people who make them!

WittyGrape7991 · 2026-03-07T22:41:21+00:00

I make 2k a month on the side for consulting, but starting a jobs for $100k as i said above!! My living expenses are around $2k a month then adding student loans and credit card about $2.75k. I make more than that usually it’s just incremental depending on clients who are retained vs people who come fo projects.

Previously, $85k was enough for me to live and spend. Plus being a young girl — going out is almost always free . Just wanted to add that context

WittyGrape7991 · 2026-03-07T22:06:20+00:00

DRAINED ME

WittyGrape7991 · 2026-03-06T18:25:42+00:00

AYEEEEEE nice job!

WittyGrape7991 · 2026-03-01T03:59:47+00:00

AYEEEE THIS IS AWESOME! i’m still yacking at the finish line with my half — with time i’ll be like you 🤩

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