Buying my first car and about to start work in brokerage, would it be acceptable to buy a truck?
So I just graduated college and I'll be working as a commercial broker in Southern California, starting in a few months. I'm also about to buy my first car. If I'm going to buy a car, I want to get something that's going to last a long time and fits my personality; a new Toyota Tacoma would be ideal, without taking my career into consideration. However, I've heard that agents should drive black 4-door luxury sedans because they have to take clients on showings, as these cars apparently exude the right amount of confidence/competence. 

I feel like this is broker groupthink BS to an extent, if I were a property owner I wouldn't care what my agent drives, as long as it's kept clean and isn't a completely ridiculous vehicle. If the agent demonstrates they're good at their job, I wouldn't care what they drive at all.

I'd like to know what you guys who've been in the industry a while think. Does the car you drive truly matter? Would it be worth it to go for the truck?

I'll probably be going into industrial in Southern California if that makes a difference.
[{"id": "frakge8", "text": "To me a car only matters as long as its presentable. So not having an ancient car, something a bit newer. But what type does not matter. If you purchase a newish truck you will be just fine.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "frakun1", "text": "I would advise paying cash for said purchase. When I started in Brokerage, I was luck to see any commission for the 1st 6 months. Had to get a draw against future commission. Looking back, I would have started with ZERO debts, as this keeps you Hungry and Humble. Best of luck in the Industry.", "replies": [{"id": "fraqmjk", "text": "Appreciate the input. I have some money saved that\u2019d cover the first 2 years or so of payments.", "replies": [{"id": "frarez2", "text": "Yeah, I started in Industrial in 2006 in NorCal...and learned from some good mentors. The 1st day, one of the MDs asked if I wanted to grab lunch...this was at 10am...I agreed. We jump in his much older BMW 7 series and proceed to drive to a local business park. We pulled in to the first Flex Bldg, I believe a total of 320k SF in multiple Bldgs. \n\nHe told me to get out and go to each unit and find out who the Decision maker was and how long they had in their lease...and to talk about a new office/warehouse development close by and how that would look to own. \n\nLet's just say long story short, I visited the first couple and they were horrendous. The first couple units, the receptionist yelled no soliciting amongst other things. after the first few I got the hang of it, learned how to sweet talk the receptionist, find out when the lease expiration date was, and ultimately keep track of all this information on the back of the business card of the decision maker.\n\nSkip ahead through the whole project, I ended up finding three potential leads two of them turned into buyers and that was my first real commission in the industry. Point of this story, doesn't matter what you drive, it's how hard you work and how quickly you learn the business.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}, {"id": "frybpsi", "text": "I was getting ready to say, avoid any vehicle with a big payment!  Even with some $$ saved, starting out in a commission only job, I'd buy used, the least expensive vehicle that will be reliable &amp; get the job done.  When you think about how much a brand new vehicle can depreciate, especially if you are putting a lot of miles on, it's like driving down the highway, throwing money out the window.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "frakvh7", "text": "Not a seasoned vet in this industry, but I\u2019d like to put my 2 cents. \n\nI love Toyota Tacomas, I want one myself. But also  lets think about the clients you have or may have in the future. Will getting into a truck be easy for them? Will they be older and/or physically impaired in a way that they wouldn\u2019t be able to safely get in your truck? If I had a tacoma I\u2019d want to lift it, which makes it harder for these clients, and puts me in an awkward spot if I offer to drive them. \n\nI get the confidence and showboat type thing you\u2019re looking to avoid, my brokers drive nice Mercedes. \n\nJust my initial thoughts! I think its more of an accessibility thing than an image thing. (As long as you\u2019re buying a newer tacoma and not some old rust bucket)", "replies": [{"id": "fraqtck", "text": "Thank you, I hadn\u2019t considered the height issue with older clients", "replies": [{"id": "frb5nwh", "text": "Yea I\u2019m just thinking of how old the typical CRE investor is, and its not usually young. If you do a lot of ride along tours, then I\u2019d think about this more. But if you usually meet them there, it\u2019s probably a non-issue. \n\nNew trucks are expensive, especially tacos. If they don\u2019t realize that then thats on them.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "frams20", "text": "As a broker fresh out of college I bought a 2020 Subaru Forester. It has been an amazing car with tons of space and great 29 MPG combined while living in Vegas. \n\nHighly recommend it with eyesight package for Hwy traffic car basically drives itself in stop and go traffic.", "replies": [{"id": "fraqxb5", "text": "Heard great things about Subarus. I\u2019ll consider", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "frarbik", "text": "I am a big boy; I drive myself.  14 years in real estate with brokers showing me properties, and I have yet to ride in a broker's car.  I live in an area where parking is a non-issue so that factors in.  As long as the broker's vehicle is not beat-up all is good.", "replies": [{"id": "frd8gjk", "text": "Some older clients like to be wined and dined like the good ole days\ud83e\udd37\ud83c\udffc\u200d\u2642\ufe0f", "replies": [{"id": "frdox05", "text": "True, true.  I do not like being wined and dined.  I do not have time for that crap", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "frarhml", "text": "I\u2019ve been in the business for around 14 years. \n\nI rep a handful of Fortune 500 retailers. \n\nI use to have a Denali and it was a tour favorite. \n\nI since purchased a X5M and took that on 1 tour. I saw they were building a X5M on their iPad to see how much it cost so after that I just rent a Denali for tours. \n\nAnyway, it takes a while to get going in the industry, so for the immediate future, i don\u2019t think it matters what car you drive.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]