<prompt> Human: Hey rpersonalfinance, Im about to be fresh out of college making a little over 60k with 6 401K matching in NC. I plan to max out my 401k contribution each year. My rent utilities each much should only be about 900. Im looking to get a new used car but dont really know a good price range I should be looking for and can afford. I would really like a nicer car but at the same time, I dont want to push the budget too hard. Whats a reasonable price range I should be spending on a car? Also how long should I wait before I purchase it? I dont need it immediately after graduation, but my current car is starting to show its age.  <response>: I would spend less than 10k and just get a average okay vehicle thats mechanically sound. Drive it till it dies and in the mean time stack yo paper. 