<prompt> Human: I recently got a new job last month, and have started working full time. Before, I was unemployed and literally had -.75 cents in my bank account. Now that Im making an amount of money that seems ludicrous to me though I know its not really Im starting to think about the future, finally. Im saving right now and building up capital and Ive been weighing two dreams I have. One is to get a nicer car than my 2000 Toyota Echo with 200k miles. And the other is to move out independent of financial support from my parents. Im 21 and I live with my Mom right now we get along fine and I only have to do what I would do if I lived on my own anyway, i.e. No ridiculous rules or stipulations Just curious If i should plan for one before the other or try to do them both at once? Or just sit tight and save while my living situation is good and my car runs? I live in the East Bay Area, California. Any advice is greatly appreciated!  <response>: when you say nicer car I hope you mean a car that you can pay cash for that is between 2,000-5,000 