Just buy a car much cheaper than you can afford since cars are just depreciation machines. Responsibility vs trying to impress other people. If you are trying to go anywhere near the edge of what you can afford just to impress other people then you have a problem.

You aren't 19 anymore. It's time to be a man and think in practical terms. Men don't wear earrings for a reason. It's a feminine attribute to be vain. It's a male attribute to be practical.

Honestly, if you've got a good mechanic and absolutely believe that you have to look like you've got more money than a firm grip on reality, use ebay or some other auction site and buy someone's car that's been totalled by an insurance company. Put in the time and cash to fix it and you could establish that high priced look you want, without the massive drain on the bank account. Just make sure your budget can afford it and you've the time to spare to be involved in the repair of a car.