<prompt> Human: Any suggestions as to what she should do is appreciated! Ill make it short and sweet.Had a truck, bought from her dad for 1k. Trucks alternator went out, was stuck in her work parking lot for a few months. Door handles broke due to being broken into. All four tires flat. Sold back to her dad for 1k he runs a business, wanted it as a work truck. She buys a 96 Nissan Sentra, 600, unknown miles, fresh oil change, poor tires, looks stolen and unclaimed. Purchased with an affidavit for a surrendered vehicle. No information. Car breaks down 50 miles from home, paid 275 for the tow. She cant afford to take it to a shop to get fixed, shes relying on friends to help her figure out whats wrong. They determined that her oil cap is bent and leaking. Its obviously a poor decision but she seems to think otherwise; disappointed in the cars breakdown, yet optimistic about it actually working out for her and being a decent vehicle. She has poor credit and cant really afford a better car in terms of cost. Worst of all, she has to move out in 2 months as Im moving too.What are some other perspectives? Could it have been a good decision?  <response>: The poor man buys twice, as they say. Save up and buy once, buy correctly. Dont buy a car that you cant afford to pay for maintenance, upkeep, and insurance. A car is the gift that keeps on giving. Continuing costs until the end of time.Tell your roommate to buy a bike and a bus pass. Get into a position where your roommate has savings, credit, a career path, etc. before blowing money on this kind of stuff. 