<prompt> Human: I am looking at getting a new car and was wondering what I can afford to get. Figured this would be the best place to post. I recently returned from teaching overseas and landed a job making about 40k a year. I am debt free and my rentutilities is around 700month. I currently drive a junker and would like to get something newer, I was looking at some newer Subaru Imprezas. Unreasonable? Financially irresponsible? General opinions?Assistant: At 40kyear Id look for a 6-8K car. Human: Would my creditco-signers credit make a difference? Would my downpayment make a difference?  <response>: No, I was basing it on your income level. You could probably find ways to go deep into debt for a vehicle, but I wouldnt recommend doing so. The new car smell isnt worth it. 