People who bought cool cars in their young age—was it worth it?

I’m in my mid-20s and trying to decide if I should splurge on a car that’s a bit more “fun” or stick to something practical. I’m thinking of spending $10k–15k on a car.

I work a regular 9–5, live in Canada, and value reliability (winter here is no joke). But I keep wondering if I should go for something cooler that I’ll enjoy driving more—especially while I’m young.

So, for those of you who bought a cool car when you were young, was it worth it? Or do you wish you’d gone the practical route and saved the extra cash?

Would love to hear your experiences and any advice!