..either buying it yourself or hand-me down.I got my first car in high school.My first was a toyota hatchback.It wasn't fancy but it got me from a to z.
My great aunt gave me her 1993 baby blue Ford Tempo after I graduated high school. I felt like a king.
2003 VR6 was my first. Very similar to this: I still miss that car. Like a go-cart on rails. I sold it for a girl. Biggest mistake/life lesson I ever learned.
Currently using a hand me down, but upgrading in the near future. Didn't want to buy something that would hurt my rep, so i used the hand me down till I could afford something shiny
Bought my first car when I was 18, an 86 Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme. Great cruising car. Worst car I have ever driven in the winter.
1992 Dodge Shadow got as a graduation present. The funny part is I didn't get my license till I was 22 (medical reasons)
87 celebrity... payed $800 for and another $1000 to get it road worthy. Wrapped it around a lamp post after 2 years... not a pleasant experience.