<prompt> Human: Im 23 and just graduated college in May. Im in a pretty good situation. Im currently a paid engineering intern for a firm that is literally less than a mile away from my parents house, where I live rent free. If all goes as planned I will eventually get hired on full time. Right now Im making around 2000 a month. With that said Im interested in buying a used vehicle nothing fancy Im just curious what a reasonable car payment might be for me. Keep in mind that I have student loans to pay off also. Yalls insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.  <response>: less than a mile? get a bicycle.i used to have a job within 3 miles from my house and i still regret not having bought a bicycle for the 2 years i worked there.im currently paying 300 monthly for a 2015 honda fit. it was my first brand new car ive purchased and as much as i like the car it was a rushed decision after i wrecked my other car.if i could go back id pay cash for a beater and save more money in the long term. 