<prompt> Human: Hey, Im 29, about to finish my bachelors in psychology in two more semesters. I make about 35k a year and so does my gf. We live together and dont have kids. Im looking to buy a used car and saw a 2009 370z with around 50k miles for 16,950. My common sense tells me to get a 2015-2016 Econobox , possibly a Hyundai or Mitsubishi for around 10-13k. I would prefer an SUV to be honest since right now I drive a 2002 explorer and before that a 1995 4runner. But the SUVs I like are way out of my price range and if theyre cheap the miles are too high.So opposing my common sense is the impulse to get the 370z for 16-17k, put 3k down and finance the rest for 4-5 years tops. My first car was a 350z..I was young and had less bills to pay lost that one in a bad car crash.Anyway, since Im 29 but still think like an 18 year old sometimes I felt the need to ask you guys for some blunt advice. I think I already have an answer for myself but Im curious to see what other people think. thanks in advance!  <response>: Yes, its a bad financial decision for your salary. However, it sounds like you already know that from your tone. A reliable econobox from the earlier 2010s can be had for half the price of the 370z and will have less upkeep costs. You need to make the smart decision though, we can only tell you what you already know : 