<prompt> Human: So, I am a late bloomer. I screwed around until 25 and hit a I cant keep this up wall. So Im 26, got my foot in a good industry at the beginning of the year making almost nothing 24k in NJ with student loans and living alone is rough, moved on from the first job after four months to a place that started me at 40k, and starting next month is going up to 45k, and was told by the boss hell bump up my next review to new years instead of the one year mark since they started me low and didnt expect this much from me.So, Im in a pretty stable place career wise. But Im driving a 13 year old Rav4, and its starting to have trouble no matter how often its serviced. Starting to feel like a money pit.I cant buy, unfortunately. Parents cant put that money down and I cant afford to outright buy anytime soon. So Ill probably be financing. So yeah, thats my situation:TL:DR; Old car is a money pit, making 40k now, 45k starting next month, and am looking to finance something economical. Doesnt have to be a beast, just reliable, decent mileage a plus. Definitely want new.Edit: Okay, so a few of you are saying go used. Ill consider that. Im just afraid of getting stuck in the used car money pit again. Edit: Shit, signed back in to 68 replies in my inbox. Thats everyone. Not going to respond to them all, but I did read them. Im going to take the advice of 1-2 year old used with low mileage, Right now Im between the Corolla, Mazda 3, or a Civic, though Im leaning more towards one of the first two. Also for anyone recommending the bus or a bike... youre idiots.  <response>: Dont get a new car. I know people want the fancy new car, but it makes no financial sense. Buy used and get something reliable within the 5000-10000 range. Look for a Honda Fit, Hyundai Elantra, Mazda 3, Scion, or a Prius...all used. They all have great mileage. And save up and pay cash. Should be more than manageable on 45,000k a year.Also consider just how MUCH you drive. If its possible to bicycle to work without too much difficulty, then I would do that and just ditch the car. 