<prompt> Human: So some preface, I am 19, attend university, work part-time, make around 1200 per month but could make more, and live with my parents still. I wrecked my car a few days ago and it would be cheaper to just buy a new one. I can go and buy a new one but the problem is i do not have a ton of money saved and would most likely have to take out a loan, i also have to pay for insurance which after two wrecks which i was liable for is going to be fairly expensive. My mother has also offered to sell me a 2002 Chevy Avalanche for 3500 which i would make payments to her. It still drives but there is a lot of issues with the interior ex. the console is cracked up and things are falling off. I need a car that is going to last for several more years and i do not have a lot of options so what would you guys recommend?  <response>: Youre 19 with 2 at fault accidents... you dont get a nice car until you learn how to drive.Take the car from mom... learn how to do your own engine maintenance and itll last you as many years as you take care of it. The interior is irrelevant. Learn how to drive with this car and you can eventually buy yourself a car with a nice interior. 