Please don't take what I'm about to say in the wrong way, but if you only have "some" money saved towards it, then you probably can't afford the car. This is not a criticism of your financial situation or you as a person, but these cars take some serious cash to keep running.
Think of it this way: if it is going to come down to deciding between making payments or keeping it on the road (even if you get a great runner, big expensive things will crop up), do you really want to be stuck making monthly payments on a car that's now crippled in the garage?
So no, I did not finance my car. I saved my entire adult life for it, did TONS of research and went into the purchase with my eyes (and wallet) open. I bought a beautiful, well-maintained, all original and frequently driven example that was about as good as anyone could expect, and then proceeded to dump many thousands into it in the first two years anyway.
Read this thread... it may change your life.
http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?37...ted%94-threads
Ultimately it is not anyone's place but your own to decide what your financial situation is and what you can and cannot do, but we've seen many people with good intentions settle for a cheaper car because they rushed into it without the proper funds. Those cars almost always get flipped once the new owner realizes just what they've gotten themselves into. We hate to see that happen to the cars AND the owners.
Keep the dream alive. There will still be plenty of cars when you're ready. And if you decide you're ready now, then welcome aboard. Show us any car you're considering first, we can help you make an informed decision.