<prompt> Human: Hey so university is about a year away for me, and I would like to have a car there because road trips and that sort of thing are important to me. I have a car in mind its 2013 jeep that im noticing goes for about 12,000usd with pretty low milage on it on average 31,000. I can see myself driving it for a good couple of years before reselling it. Do you guys think that thats a good investment for my first year of college, or should i go cheaper with higher milage?edit: THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR THE HELP, I HAVENT RESPONDED TO EVERYONE BUUUT: I decided to just stick to public transport for at least my first two years of uni, as i will be going in as an international student and my insurance rates will be through the roof. Thank you all so much and I will keep this all in mind when i am ready to purchase.  <response>: How much left over would you have? Id shoot for a car in the 8-9k range, so you have a little left over for maintenance. But if it will last you the next 5 years or so, that isnt a bad idea. I also wouldnt buy a Compass or Patriot though, theyre basically cheap crossover vehicles and a Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4 will be more reliable. 