<prompt> Human: Im a new nursing graduate who is looking to buy a new car. My old car broke down and Im looking to get a new car as my workplace is far from home. I currently live with my parents and do not plan on moving out anytime soon, nor do they want me to move out. I make around 5-6kmonth. I owe 10k in student loans and have already started to chip away at this interest doesnt start until 6 months after graduation. I also have 1.5k in CC debt. I have around 6k in my savings.I want to purchase a 2015 Mercedes C300. According to my calculations, I can afford this car. However, I have been browsing this thread and finding horror stories of people who underestimate costs. I have no payments apart from my CC and student loans. Everything for the car insurance, monthly payments, gas, a bit for maintenance totals to 1k a month. This number seems daunting. But I dont want to buy a car I dont like as much and end up trying to upgrade in a couple years. Ill admit I dont make the best financial decisions choosing to travel, shopping expenses and I dont know much about financing a car either. Im also unsure what is considered a reasonable amount to pay for the car. In my eyes, I should be able to afford this 1kmonth on my 5-6kmonth salary. My parents are also willing to give me 5k as a down payment. The car would cost 28k after this.I desperately need a car soon as I am currently using my parents car, so I cannot wait much longer to save up.Does it sound like getting this car is a reasonable purchase?  <response>: Im a nurse as well, and I know the temptation to buy an expensive car once you get a nice paying job. Resist that temptation. A lightly used Honda will likely treat you better than the more expensive Mercedes. Frankly, 5 to 6ka month is not that much, unless you already have a house and fat retirement account funded, avoid this purchase. 