<prompt> Human: Take the money right? Sounds like a no brainer. However I just found out my current car cannot be used for my new job as its not 4 wheel drive. Also if I use the company car I get a gas card for all gas expenses. If I use a personal vehicle I get the 6k plus mileage reimbursement of 53c per mile. Ill be travelling a lot. Really a question of ease vs saving money.First question: should I use the company truck for the entirety of my time there?Should I use the company truck till I get enough cash to get a 4 wheel drive SUV. Then use the cash for monthly payments.Im concerned about getting a niceish car then putting all the miles on it. Should I get a beater?Any advice is appreciated.Assistant: If you get some 40K vehicle, you lose 6K in the first year in depreciation alone. About 15 per year for most vehicles. Id take the 6K and buy a used vehicle, the minimum reliable vehicle with 4 wheel drive. Human: Im thinking about getting an el cheapo AWD drive. Im just worried because if it fails I can lose my job.  <response>: If its because you need to go off-road, then take the company truck. Why beat your own vehicle up? Maintenance, insurance, breakdowns are all off your back, worth the 6k IMO. 