<prompt> Human: Update: I will be getting gas reimbursed along with cost reimbursement for maintenance.  <response>: Think about it this way... if you drive 40k miles, your 450 as gas money will cover the fuel. You still have to buy the fuel efficient car which gets at least 30 mpg. At the end of the year you will be able 40k miles deduct 27k from your income as a cost of working. If you make good money which will allow you to absorb the cost of buying the car, this is a good deal. If you are hurting for cash and the job isnt going to pay enough, then its not good deal. The bought car will cost about 20k have payments of 340 a month or so, and you will have to insure it. If your employer expects you to have a Truck, this is a bad deal and they need to provide twice the gas money. If you can get a small 2 seat 50 mpg car about 12k.. this is an awesome deal. Best of Luck. 