My car I went in half and half for initially. I paid my dad back, and have paid for everything on it besides new tires that I got for my b-day. Its taken me a while to do much, but when I do things, I do them the right way the first time. (Security, Audio, Suspension). Im now starting on stripping it down myself, and most likely painting it myself(IS300 dark silver/grey). Depending on the tax return, I might put BMW 3 or 7 series tail lights in. After I get it painted, im going to do full leather interior. I saved alot of money doing most of the maintenance on it myself.
Oh yeah, Im going to be 18 in a month.

I cant tell if its dropped in this picture, but the corners are now all black.