<prompt> Human: Hey guys so it seems like Im in but of a problem. Ive been working for about 2 years now and have accumulated 1,400 in savings and currently have 450 dollars in my checking. I also just got a pharmacy job where I make 10.50 an hour averaging 30 hours.Last week I crashed my car and totaled it and it doesnt look like we are getting much for it. Probably two grand from insurance. I have two credit cards and am never late on any payments. I am about to graduate with an AA in criminal justice. Now my questions for you guys is 1. What is a car I can reasonably afford? What is my price range for the vehicle ? 2. How am I doing financially in life? Am I ahead or behind the average? I feel like I should have a much higher amount in savings... 3. Truck or car? Assistant: Youre doing a lot better than I was at 19. Without knowing what other expenditures you have a month, such as utilities, housing, etc... it would be tough to tell you how much car you can afford. With your new job I would imagine you gross around 1300month, if you dont mind driving used I would hit up Craigslist for something in the price range of what youre getting back from the insurance company. If you want a newish car, and dont drive very much I would look into leasing a vehicle, maintenance is always included and leasing options are usually fairly cheap.Human: Sadly Im living with parents and pay them 150 a month. That 150 is for insurance and rent basically. I want to move out so bad and definitely will by the end of the year. So I can be expecting to pay 500 a month for rent in the future.  <response>: Nothing really sad about that man, youre 19. However if you are already expecting to pay 500month when you move out, take the extra 350 youre not spending on rent now and bank it, itll make things easier. I think given your circumstances, buying a used car in the 2000 range from a place like Craigslist is going to be your best option. 