<prompt> Human: I make about 600 dollars a month right now, and I have 200 a month rent. How can I get a car without a downpayment? Is it a good idea? I need something that doesnt break down every other day.  <response>: You need to make more money, and pay to really fix your current car. This is your cheapest option. I dont think you could get financing with 600 a month income, so youd have to buy outright. What you could afford to buy outright is probably not any better than your current car. Increase your income and save. Use some of that income savings to take your car into a mechanic and ask them to really tell you what needs to be done to keep it going for 3-4 more years. 