<prompt> Human: My current car probably wont last me more than a couple months so Id need to get a new one asap. Ive just started this job so I havent had the chance to save up 13k to purchase it in straight cash yet. 13k is the cheapest Ive found for a decent, reliable car that Id probably have for another 15 years like the car I currently have. Ive seen cars go for much cheaper but they have 100k miles on it or arent as reliable and Id probably end up in the same position Im in now in a couple years. My monthly expenses are fairly cheap compared to my income and Im assuming if my monthly payments come to about 300mo Id be able to easily pay that and still have money to save.  <response>: There are lots of cars for far less than 13k you can get with low mileage. I personally paid 5800 for a 2010 Accent with 54k miles and have now driven it up to 123k miles with typical oil changes general maintenance and no repairs other than spark plugs, ignition coils camshaft sensor which probably cost about 150 in total DIY parts only.Naturally there is more risk in buying used than new as you may not know how the previous owner treated the vehicle, but it would take an incredible lemon to end up spending on repairs to the point where buying new was cheaper.Cars are not an investment and theyre not a store of value. The less money you spend on a car the more money you will have to invest instead and let your money work for you. 