<prompt> Human: Hi All,Thank you for your help in advanced. Im really stressed out about getting my professional life started.Background:- 30 year old- Recent grad- Married- Offer for 80k job in Houston, TX- I can start anytime so opportunity cost for delaying start time- I need to move from a different city to Houston, and I need a car and a place to live- No debt, 20k graduation gift from a family member, no other assetThis is my first job, but it will be a professional job, and I want to give it my all when I start. I need to make sure im 100 at the workplace, so I cant worry about other things as much as possible.Projected expenses:- Living expenses except car and housing, health insurance - 1700month this is fixed, to support family members in need, i cant go around that- Wife health insurance 500month from my job offer- I need new startup things bed, furniture, etc- Car maintenance expenses insurance, gas, etcQuestions:- What car should I buy?- What housing should I buy?I plan to stay in Houston for the next 10 years at least.I need a reliable car for commuting to work but I may live 5 minutes away to cut the commute. I want to have a car that is appropriate professionally though, cant be seen driving around a 1000 beater. At the same time, I may be promoted fast and may need a better car in the future 3 years from now, I believe colleagues judge you by your car.Wife just learned how to drive, may get in an accident easily.Question: Should I buy a used car now, and then upgrade 3 years from now? Or go directly for a new car? Should I buy a small car, and then upgrade 3 years when I have promotion and kids? Or go directly to it? Should I buy certified pre owned? Dealership or private sale? How much should I spend? What kind of car do i need sedan, crossover, considering a baby may be on the way in 2 years?For housing, the same thing, should I get 1 bed 1 bath smaller unit now, and then move in 2 years? Or go directly to a 2 bed 2 bath, to anticipate the promotion and children?The most important thing for me is my career, i need to be able to focus on it. I dont care as much about saving some money at this time, I have some savings 20k so I dont think Ill be underwater. Job prospect seems stable.  <response>: 3 years from now, I believe colleagues judge you by your car.What career field are you in that you think having a used car will prohibit career growth... or rather, that having a nice car will lead to future promotions and whatever? 