Does this sound redundant?

So basically I was given a New car for graduation. Wanted a used car but hey New car is cooler. Only bad thing is that it's mainly centered on safety features but hey it's easy on insurance. Only complaint is that it's not fast to my liking. Since I'm really into cars, this gets at me on a huge level. I've decided that since I'll be working while at college, I should save up for a car I can easily work on and possibly mod (subaru legacy doesn't exactly have a modding community). Would it be stupid to get a (used) car (paying on my own) to mod on? I plan on keeping the gift car obviously. In case you're wondering, I'm planning on a civic si. I know, Honda… But its the owner that matters lol. And yes I know it can easily take years to do so as I've got other little bills ( like phone bill) to pay for. I can save…

But would that be a stupid thing to do?

Insight much appreciated.

So let's get this sorted. Because you have a boring car you can afford to buy and do up one that you will like to drive when sorted. No you should return the car and get a bus everywhere whilst you save up to buy the car you want to do up

Andy C

Sit down & shut up. You got a free new car you ingrate.

When my nieces get old enough in a few years, safety is going to be my primary concern. I want them safe.

Sounds like you might be doing your darndest to kill yourself.

The older Legacies have a modding community, especially the GT, but I don't know about the new ones. And as you said, it's the driver that matters rather than the car, as a good driver can make about anything fun. Although some more fun than others.

However, remember you're going to be in college, so you'll have other priorities and other things on which to spend money. I certainly don't suggest you buy anything on which you'll need to make payments, as you'll have plenty of things you'll want to use money for over the next few years.

That said, IF you have the money, time and space to store a second car, and if you find working on and modding a car enjoyable to do in your spare time, then I think it would be nice to have something special, possibly even for an occasional autocross, track day or show. (Incidentally I'm not sure a Civic Si would be much faster than your Legacy, but it depends on the year and model of each. In any case, I'd be cautious about modding front wheel drive cars for power as torque steer is a major concern).