<prompt> Human: Hey All, Im a 22 year old male about to graduate college in May. As a grad present, my parents have told me they will give me 10 grand towards a new car. Im facing about 7.5K in loans after graduationI currently drive an inherited 98 Honda Accord. It only has 130,000 miles on it, but needs new parts and fixings occasionally. I really like the car.I was thinking of getting a 07 or newer car so I can make money as an uber driver but honestly thats the only reason I would want a new car. But I could deliver pizzas with any car...Any creative suggestions on what I can do in this situation?Assistant: Say that you appreciate it but you would like to put the money towards your student loans. Point out that your student loans have a much higher interest rate than youd probably have to pay on a car loan if your current one suddenly died. Emphasize how free youd feel to be out of the burdensome repayments of student loans so you could devote more time to looking for a non-Uber, non-pizza job. Say how you enjoy driving Crazy Aunt Ethels old beater, sentimentality, blah blah blah.Not sure if thats a creative suggestion, but its something.Human: Yeah I think this is the most logical idea. On one hand, 10k towards a much newer car seems great but it definitely doesnt compare to being debt free.  <response>: In 3-4 years your new to you car will be just as old as your current one is now. Youll be much happier not paying your student loans back for 3-5 years instead. 