<prompt> Human: I make 115kyr and have about 125k in student loans wa monthly payment of about 1,000. How much would you recommend spending on a new car? More details: Single, no home, no kids, no other debt. Enrolled in the public service loan forgiveness program, so paying my loans down doesnt seem to make sense unless I can pay them off prior to 120 payments.  <response>: Zero.Pay off the loans first.If your current car is in trouble ... either fix it, or consider another used car. 