Quote Originally Posted by 'Hachoo',index.php?page=Thread&postID=167857#post1 67857
Methinks a lot of people have not bought a car in some time.

If you pay cash for a car, no you don't need a license. If you finance a car, the bank financing it for you requires proof of insurance, and to get insurance you have to have a license.

So in short, if you want to get a car before you get a license, you'll probably need to get one you can pay cash for. Apologies if you already stated this was your intention. I just saw a lot of people saying you don't need a license to buy a car which is only true in that case.
That's like saying using illegal drugs isn't illegal, acquiring them is. Sure, I can buy a car from someone without a license but I can't officially own it until it's registered and I can't drive it until it's insured. The point everyone is trying to make is that you need to get at least a permit before getting a car. My uncle didn't have a license but he bought a S15 truck from a guy for $400. He planned on making cigarette runs with it. Cops and the original owner showed up later that week and took the 'stolen' car back. No bill of sale, no registration or title change, not your car

State to state is different too, but it all boils down to what the cops ask for when you are pulled over; license, registration and proof of insurance.