<prompt> Human: I have approximately 12k to spend. I have possibly 3-4 semesters of college left. and the car I have now is getting old. Shit doesnt work on it. the doors barely lock. Every school semester costs about 5-6k each. What is the best way to go about this situation? Do I pay 2 semesters off and get a school loan for whatevers left and try to make it with this car that hopefully wont break down?Or do I get a pretty decent car and just get a student loan for whatever I need. Ive heard student loans are overall better to take.  <response>: Set aside a couple Grand for a car. Drive your current car until you cant any more. If you find someone selling a decent car for a few hundred bucks, jump on it. 