How do u even afford a car

How do I even afford a car ?. Like people just be saying things like this rule that rule,or to wait till u get a good salary or just buy a second hand car. Here's the thing though,I feel like everyone wants a good car and that having a good firt hand car is reliable,gives u a sense of accomplishment and yes it's a status symbol too,it decides how people will treat you. Are there any hacks or ways to get a new car from a dealership for cheap or any ways to not make the loan feel like a burden?