aerospace and mechanical really aren't that different. It's only a few classes different. Mechanical has more flexibility in hiring at the end of college.
I know mechanical engineers who work in the wind tunnel and aerospace engineers who do mechanical jobs.
At least here, the first year of classes is the same, (most of the second too). So it would be really easy to switch if you decided you want the other one. I had to make the same decision going into college, and now I'm neither. I wouldn't stress which one you go into so much, and don't be afraid to admit you really want something else. It's the rest of your life we are talking about.

Going for automotive engineering myself this year
You must have an idea about what you find most interesting to work with - planes, space, cars etc? Also take into account the future of these industries.. I did that myself and I feel the automotive industry is taking a bad turn, but I hope I can contribute to sorting that out

The thing is, like RiseAgainstMe! said, they are very alike and you could probably get some job at a car manufacturer with an aerospace degree, although perhaps slightly different from what an automotive engineer would work with at the same company.

A lot of car development is taken from the aerospace industry - an example is NACA ducts.

Also, as far as I know, there's quite a difference between Aerospace and Aeronautical engineering if you didn't realize.. IDK if it's more obvious to a native English speaker.

I'm amazed to find someone in the exact same situation in here. I'm hesitating between both myself. I think I will end up starting off in mechanical engineering and perhaps decide after my first year.

im a freshman going to be a sophomore in high school, should i keep tabs on this thread if i want to be some type of mechanical engineer, preferibly for cars in some way...probably not aerodynamics though

sorry for nobody really answering your question and me just kinda not helping

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Aerospace = broad term covering all aero engineering
Aeronautical = specifically working with aircraft
Correct?

Basically aerospace includes stuff in space, whereas aeronautical doesn't. In the end though, they're pretty much the same in content.

Aeronautical Engineer here

BTW, when you say there's little demand for aero engineers, are you talking about NZ or worldwide? I'm under the impression that with a decent degree I'm almost guarenteed a job here. :P

Maybe a hybrid course? Mechanical engineering course, with aerodynamic specialisations later in the course and a work placement in something aero/motorsport based?

If you're hoping to be involved with aerodynamics, wind tunnels, CFD etc, then do the course that leans that way the most - speak to the university/college about what they'd recommend. Speak to other universities/colleges too to get other opinions.

Dont we alreay have a massive thread on this same subject?

I remember it having a huge argument over the course or something. I know Tristan was involved.

That was someone expecting too much though. This is a different thing entirely - the OP sounds like he has a brain!

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the OP sounds like he has a brain!

What? On the internet? Perhaps there's hope for the human race yet!