<prompt> Human: I have finally found out if Im moving to the west coast the answer is yes and so Ive started to make preparations.A car is necessary. A friend and former collaborator told me she has a 2012 Subaru outback with 30,000 miles on it that she doesnt want to keep anymore, purchased new. Her feelings about getting rid of it are very strong because she bought it with an ex-boyfriend with whom things took a very sour turn.She said all I would need to do to get it is start paying her loan payments, which are something like 400month, and she said theres about 17k left on the car.Based on her description, the car falls under at least Very good condition in the Kelley Blue book scale, and with the basic model, that puts the value around 18.5k.I am somewhat incredulous about this offer and am going to see the car tonight, but she has never done me wrong or been untrustworthy. It just seems crazy to not try to recoup any of the money you already sank into a car.I really need a car for SF, this is the perfect car for that, and I dont think Ill find a better offer from a stranger anywhere. Any advice?TL;DR - Friend presenting extremely generous offer on her car, should I take it?  <response>: You want to end up on Judge Judy? Because this is how you end up on Judge Judy. Take a look at this site: And when you ignore all this advise and do it anyway make sure you get everything in writing and a receipt for every dollar you give to anyone. 