<prompt> Human: I am looking to actually purchase my first car on my own. I currently drive a 2011 Nissan Sentra which is technically my parents car they had purchased for me back when I left for college, so I have had it for 6 years now; but now I just want something that I like. My dad doesnt want me to get a car he is very frugal and always wants me to save my money for the future. I do spend a lot sometimes on random stuff, lol. Some background: I am currently a Registered Nurse in Alabama who has had a full time job for 2.5 years, and I also do a couple travel nurse assignments per year. I am also 25 years old so the insurance rates should be a little cheaper, but I did have a wreck a little over 4 yrs ago; no other issues though. With the option of having grad school paid for by another hospital and the income I get from travel nursing, I want to finally purchase a vehicle that I like. My monthly bills do range from 1200-1400 a month apartment, utilities, etc... My credit score is about 800 depending on where it is pulled from, and I am looking to finance the car as long as the APR rate is good. I have been researching alot in terms of financing cars and what not, but still pretty new to it. I really want a new car, but I would not tell my dad at this time because of the amount of lecturing and backlash he would give me for it. Just need some closure on my decision would help, lol. Sorry for the long ass paragraphs. Thanks.  <response>: You left out the really important thing here. How much money do you make? How much money do you have to put down on a car? Why are you buying one for 40-45, would something at 20 work? 