<prompt> Human: So I earn about 450-500 a week. I have about 1500 saved, only expense atm is 150 car insurance monthly, but possibly 400 monthly on rent very soon. Im desperate for a better vehicle because atm I have a 96 Cadillac that I feel is going to give out any day now. Im spending 50 a week on gas which is ridiculous. Does putting 1000 down on a 3k-5k vehicle sound like a good idea or should I continue to save 100week until my car finally gives out. Im so stressed over this please help.  <response>: You make 1,800 a month, your only expense is 150 for car insurance, yet you only save 400month. Where is the other 1,250month going? I would get on a budget and get your spending under control. Start saving more, like 800-1,000 a month. Keep driving your current car until its in the ground. By that time youll have enough saved to buy a decent used car with cash. 