<prompt> Human: He just got a good job with a construction company a few weeks ago. Its his first REAL job and he brings home 500 a week after taxes and he works on the weekends on the side sometimes pulling in an extra 200. Hes in Denver so he should have something with 4 wheel drive. He currently drives an old volvo station wagon which I admit he should replace.He is college aged and doesnt have a degree. He says he wants to go to school. He doesnt pay rent at the moment and that will quickly change as he will be moving into his own apartment by himself or with roommate TBD. Doesnt have any assets. Tends to be materialistic buying expensive things he doesnt really need. Being a follower of rfrugal and PF you might understand why I am posting here.  <response>: Tell him he can afford more truck than that. When he asks what youre talking about, show him what you can buy, used, for 25k. It will be more truck; better power plant, better suspension, better tow package - everything. The markup for new vehicles is ridiculous.A five year old vehicle is what you want to look for. 5 years is when tax depreciation stops for businesses, and many simply sell the old fleet and begin depreciation on a new one at that time. If I were you, Id shop rental fleets pretty hard. Theyre fleet maintained, which is worth far more than people often realize. 