<prompt> Human: insight Im leave for basic training Nov 27th, once i leave Tech school a few months after i finish basic im gonna want a car, i plan to have a few thousand saved up by then, so Im wanting to put a bigger down payment on a car 3-4kat that point i will be making 23,1731931 per monthpretaxthe only expenses i will have if everything goes to plan of course is a phone bill, some foodi get offered 3 meals a day, internet, gas, and car insurance will be either giving my current car 99 corolla back to my dad or trade it in. i might be missing an expense or two.heres me dilemma, im a car guy so i dont mind spending a bit extra on a car than most people, how much should i spend on a car per month? i was thinking in the range of 250-300, does that sound about right or should i be spending a little less? like i said, i dont mind spending a bit more, but how much is too much...  <response>: 23,1731931 per monthpretaxDepending on your credit, you probably are only going to qualify for a smaller loan. Most banks arent going to give you a loan that is comparable to how much you make. And if they do they will give a super high interest rate. Maybe if you get a cosigner you will get approved. Regardless you should NOT be looking into a car loan at your income level. You should be looking for a 3k-5k used reliable car that you pay for in CASH. i was thinking in the range of 250-300You are thinking wrong. Dont think monthly payments. Think of what the car will actually cost you. i might be missing an expense or twoI can assure you that you are. You need to create an actual budget every item listed out before you can make a wise decision on the purchase of a car. im a car guy so i dont mind spending a bit extra on a car than most people, how much should i spend on a car per month?That does not justify an unwise financial decision. Thats just an excuse. x200B;You are just starting out. Dont get yourself into a car that you cannot afford. Theres so many more wiser things you could be doing with your money rather than throwing it away on a car. Buy a used reliable car. As you make more money those nice cars will still be there and you will be in a better place to afford one without putting yourself in a bad position. x200B; 