<prompt> Human: I recently totalled my car dont text and drive kids and need to find a new one. Im currently in the Navy and will soon be transferring across the country from SC to CA. Being in the Navy, I spend a lot of my time out at sea, not in my car. Would it be better to get an older car 2006-2011 since Im not going to use it alot or a newer car 2012-2016 since I can afford it very well?Im torn between this because I know the older car is a better financial option, but Im not sure if its worth it. Why not get a newer car that will last longer? Thanks guys! Edit: what price range should I look for then? I can reasonably spend up to 400 a month and the insurance company is paying off the old car with enough for a 1500 down payment.  <response>: Beater, youre literally going to be paying hundreds of dollars a month in depreciation that hidden cost for a car you cant use a lot of the time if you go new.Fuck that. 