I'm in the military and am moving to California for my next station. Right now I do not have a vehicle, but need one once I get there.

I make about 17k (fuck) and have about 8k right now in a hysa, 2k in my checking, and 2.7k cash that I'm going to deposit. I think a truck would work best for me and will motivate me to get out and about, but in my mind spending a little more on something reliable and clean is a good investment.

What do yall figure I should plan on spending on something decent? I know it's gonna blow my entire savings to shit regardless of what I spend, but it'd be nice to be smart about it!

Thank you!

Also, I do contribute to a Roth Ira and my tsp

Comments

Werewolfdad t1_j2fomeh wrote on December 31, 2022 at 10:51 PM

Not more than $8k. They means you won’t be buying much truck.

stanimal21 t1_j2foyri wrote on December 31, 2022 at 10:53 PM

Your income in no way justifies a truck, maybe a used sedan. Don't fall into that trap.

1hotjava t1_j2fq92g wrote on December 31, 2022 at 11:03 PM

Cash Corolla for $8k.

Trucks are stupid expensive currently, even old high miles ones.