<prompt> Human: Thanks for reading, friends. Current situation: I am 23, and I currently own a 2002 Ford Focus, hatchback, with 156k miles. The car has some cosmetic issues, and an issue with some computer that informs acceleration, but it runs. I have 15k in savings and I just got a job in Nov. that I expect to be in for a few years, paying me 60kyr. I have no debt, my rent is 550mon, and my other expenses are fairly standard. I do not currently pay for health insurance or car insurance, but I anticipate paying them within the next year thank you parents. Whats next: I am looking at a 2015 3.6R Subaru Outback with 75k miles listed at 22k. Why? Because I live an active lifestyle that includes driving logging roads, taking friends backbacking, climbing, etc. I walk 5 mins to work everyday, so my annual anticipated mileage will come mostly from weekend trips, thus wont be super high 8k-12kyr estimated range, so the 75k miles isnt super concerning from an ownership-longevity standpoint. I want bluetooth, leather int., a roomy vehicle that allows sleeping in the back, space, and power to allow a packed car to easily navigate steep slopes. Can you all help me think about this decision?  <response>: That seems like a lot of money to spend on a car that sits 5 days a week. If youre not worried about miles I would say look at an older outback. No need to lock up that kind of cash on a depreciating asset when a 10 year old model will do everything you want. Youre in a sweet position where your transportation costs a fairly large portion of most peoples budgets can be REALLY low. Jumping into a 22k vehicle with increased insurance for 8k miles a year seems silly. 