It's simple: Spend no more than 10% of your gross annual income on the purchase price of a car. Why? Because the upfront cost of a vehicle isn't going to be the only thing you pay for, and cutting down your base price budget is the most effective way to save money.4 Nov 2019
How much money should I have saved to buy a used car?
As a good rule of thumb, you should spend no more than 20% of your annual take-home pay on a used car. For example, if you make $50,000 per year (after taxes), then you should plan to spend $10,000 or less on a used car. Additionally, as we always recommend, you should save up enough money to pay cash for your car.