<prompt> Human: Hey PF, I am currently a 19 year old full time student and part time worker. I was wondering if I should buy or lease my first car. I have 5000 cash to put down for the down payment and make around 180 a week. I am looking to spend under 10,000 as I am trying to save for college. I would use the car to commute to school and back but also would like to be able to take it on road trips! Any advice you guys have would be greatly appreciated! Edit: you guys have all given me pretty much the same information buy a cheap used car for around 5k which is what my father was also telling me. It does make sense and would help me in the long run plus insurance would be a lot cheaper on a cheaper car in SoCal !  <response>: Buy a 4k car. 