im probably going to have to agree with most of the guys here. Im a college student too and the only way im affording the svx is by driving it 6 months a year! They are great cars but the tranny, bearings, and many other big things seem to go causing $$$. I would buy the car only if its got a rebuilt tranny that has few miles on it, thats how i bought mine, if your tranny S#))'s out your in the sh)# $2000, good luck!