<prompt> Human: Okay so I just graduated in May. I just accepted a full time job that is 36K a year and its a 30 minute drive. I am wondering if I should invest in getting a car soon or keep my old car. My current car is a 2000 Ford Explorer with high mileage and wont likely last through this year. Should I get a new car by the end of this month after Ive been working with this new company for a bit or go ahead and get a car as soon as possible to avoid having to pay for it to get fixed. Edit: breaks need replacement soon and bearings are in need of replacement also.  <response>: Not a finance guru or anything but the advice I was given by my father who is somewhat a finance guru was to wait. Make sure you have a bit saved up as well before blowing a bunch of on a new car; in case of an emergency. : 