<prompt> Human: Hi rPF, I carpool with my dad in his car on the way to work, and on the way back my company shuttles me to a bus station nearby to my home which is about a 12 uber from my home. I dont own a car so I usually use my moms or dads when I need one as I live with them, almost rent-free.My question is, does my current situation justify me buying one? I found an awesome deal for a great single owner, 60k mileage 2014 car on CL for about 12k. My finances are as follows:Age: 24MSalary: 105kSavings: 25KRetirement: 50KMonthly Expenses: 500Im just thinking about the rare situation where Ill be taking a girl out lol.. or meeting with friends on the weekend or even in the possible case that both cars are occupied on the weekdays and I cant get to work. Should I get this car? Or just wait it out? I calculated the ubers from the station to be about 280 a month. Any input would be soo appreciative. Thanks much.  <response>: It only makes sense if your carpooling or car borrowing is a burden to your parents. Ask them if they think you should buy a car and listen carefully to their answer. 