<prompt> Human: 3 months ago got a new job making 55k which will turn to 57 in90 days from start so coming up soon. I have 500 a month in student loans live at home other expenses are cell 100 a month and tv PS4 I bought 50 a month. Im looking at a used 2015 Mercedes cla 250 with 10k miles on it. I am a car guy and would really enjoy buying this car cost is 29k but my dad works at the dealership and can get a 10 -12 percent discount on it. Is this a good idea or should I go way cheaper because of my salary keep in mind I really do enjoy cars and would like a nice one. Right now I have a 2007 Kia rondo that I hate with 90k miles on it. Someone recently backed into it so the bumper is all smashed up along w the back left tail light. Waiting to hear back from the guys insurance to get it fixed. What do ?  <response>: You should definitely go with something cheaper. Youre looking at a car thats more than half your yearly income when you already have a substantial student loan payment. If you start looking to move out, youre going to be putting a ton of money into loans, rent, and car while having little for everything else.We all like nice things, but the wisest financial move is rarely to get the thing that you want immediately. You make a decent income for a new grad, you should be able to put away a decent amount of cash and buy the car of your dreams in a few years with cash.EDIT: On top of all this, the CLA is shit. 