<prompt> Human: Well, I want to put 1,000 down on a 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, and its 7,000 before negotiations and whatnot. I want to save a little more, so I can pay for insurance and gas and all that jazz, so maybe a few hundred dollars more. This is my first car purchase and Im just overwhelmed. Im having someone knowledgable come look at the car with me, so Im not concerned about that aspect, I just dont know about the financial part. Of course putting more money down would be better, but I cant afford it at the moment, especially because I make minimum wage and have semi-inconsistent hours. Any and all advice would be appreciated. Thanks!  <response>: All things considered, I would find a cheaper car or get a bike. Especially since its your first car and because your income is inconsistent. You dont want to end up in a situation where you can only afford car payments, gas and insurance, and not have money to put away. 