<prompt> Human: Hey rpfI just graduated and have a job lined up starting in a couple weeks. Im looking at buying a used car and Im trying to gauge how much I can afford. My job consists of 50 travel in which flights, rental cars, lodging, and food are paid for - I factored this into my projected expenses.Here is my income spreadsheet. 401k contribution can change depending on my needs, but Id like to keep it as high as I comfortably can employer matches to 4.My planned monthly expenses are as follows: Rent - 900 InternetElectric - 100 Student Loans - 750 deferred for 6 months Car Insurance - 85 quoted for the vehicle Im looking at Gas - 150 calculated based on vehicle Im looking at Groceries- 150 RestaurantsBars - 100This brings my total projected payments to 2235 before factoring in a car loan. Im sort of a car nut and I have been waiting a very long time to treat myself to a decent car. My question is this - What is the upper limit that I can afford to spend on a car?EDIT - Thanks for the responses everyone. For the most part they were helpful, but I suppose I should have mentioned that I wasnt looking for input on what type of car to get as Im very well versed on how much the cars Im looking at cost.  <response>: From one car nut to another, now is not the time to treat yourself to a nice car. First, you need to give the job some time to make sure that it is going to be a good situation for you before you throw down for a sweet ride. Heres my opinion on the only justifiable way to buy vehicles:Until you can pay cash for the car, you cant afford it.Pretty simple. Cars are such an enormous money drain. If you must get a loan for a car, get a used starter car and pay the loan off as soon as you can.If cars is going to be your hobby, thats great! But dont go into debt for a hobby. 