How can I convince parents to help me buy a car?

I'm almost 18, I have a car(97 sentra 197k miles), and a job.


My current car gets the job done, but the transmission is messed up and I would rather get a new car than fix it.


The car is $17k brand new, I have done some homework on it.


I don't have any credit, I'm a minor, so I'd use my dad's. Basically what I need from my parents is about 2 grand more for the down payment and them too cosign the contract. I make about $600 a month, and the payment should be in the mid to high $200s. I can pay the monthly payments without any trouble, and still pay for insurance and gas.





Every time I ask them about it they don't take me seriously, but I really do want the car. If you were a parent what would you tell your kid. I know what I would say, but obviously I'm bias haha.How can I convince parents to help me buy a car?
don't spend that much on a car


and don't buy a new car





your insurance payments will be more than your car payments





My first car was an 86 Camry $475 150k miles


had it for 2 years





you can get a really good car for $3000


but don't spend more than $5000