Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Having to finance less with help you save a ton of cash unless you can somehow find a low interest or 0% interest on a loan. I don't know your full financial situtation or credit history so I can only tell you that you should pay as much money up front. It also depends on how many years you plan to pay off the loan. 5 year loan for 20,000 is about $333 a month plus insurance & interest or $555 a month for a 3 year loan plus insurance & interest . Paying it off quicker means lower interest rate. You can "afford" the car with $20k down, A little over $450 a month isn't too bad at all.

Just remember that while under your parents insurance, if you do anything stupid, they can go after your parents assets. You probably know that already, but you should try to get your own insurance if you can. There is a reason why the insurance is so high on sports cars especially for anyone with less than 5 years experience behind the wheel. $20k is alot saved up, its your decision, take your time and don't rush into anything. Also know that no job is 100% secure, no matter how valuable you are.