it depends, heard some cost around 1000 for a Gtst, mine cost 3000,i'm 22, full licence, just go have a quote first, and decide which car should u get. a type R for 18k?? whats kms?if under 100k i will sell off my 33 to get it, since its good in overall, not bad on straight, excellent in corners, dun get an auto(type R dun come with auto anyway), unless its M3 SMG auto, and dun get a FTO or prelude, they cant compare with a type R honestly...anyway, have quote on each car first, and i think u can make yr decision...it just my personal opinion, sorry if anyone dun agree with that