<prompt> Human: The car is a Mercedes-Benz E class coupe, price is estimated to be close to 80k after taxes and dealer feesdiscounts.Now I understand that luxury cars are not a sound investment, its a splurge. I love driving and taking road trips. I consider this my way of enjoying my income in my leisure time and a reward for my hard work.My question is: giving my current financial situation, which Ill lay out below, can I afford this or could this purchase negatively impact me in the future to a significant degree?Me: Age 34Income: About 12k after taxes monthly.Fixed monthly expenses: About 4k.Liquid assets personal savingsemergency fund: 120k. Investmentsretirement fund: 150K.Debt: 53k student loan at 2.62.Misc info: Renter, married, no kids or home purchase planned in the next three years. Im planning on paying by putting down half the money and financing the other half at 2.5 for 36 months. I expect to have this paid off in about a year to minimize interest payments.Appreciate any insight. Thank you  <response>: No one here will tell you to buy a 80k car that will be worth 30k in 3 years or you know, the difference would pay off your student loansIm a car guy too. Theres plenty of fun or comfortable or whatever youre looking for cars for 20-30k. You dont need a civic clearly, but no one needs a 80k Mercedes especially with 53k student loan debtHell you could buy a s63 amg with a 100k mile warranty from CarMax for like 45-50k and that was a 150k car newrcars would say go for it. No one here will approve 