I'm not that patient, but there are some really good deals out there if you are a little handy and don't mind fixing things. Of course you also can't be worried about what other people think either. I got a car for my son that was destined for the crusher all because it had a broken rear spring and there were no new ones available anymore. $30 for a used one from a junk yard and a little mentoring of my son how to replace it and he has himself a decent car.