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You need to have an emergency fund of at least $1000. So, look for a used $4000 car and buy it by negotiating for a good deal from a seller. Then start working on building up your savings again, and stay out of debt. Eventually you can save up, say $8000, for a much better car in a couple years...

You need to have an emergency fund of at least $1000. So, look for a used $4000 car and buy it by negotiating for a good deal from a seller. Then start working on building up your savings again, and stay out of debt. Eventually you can save up, say $8000, for a much better car in a couple years...

You can if they will approve a loan for you. Don't overspend, and keep in mind that their interest is high, and they are using a third party finance company to handle their financing.

it would take longer as managers and their managers would have to sign off on it.

Have a sit down discussion with him, and ask to him to also include his boss. He should be able to give you and advance or something, as two months is ridiculous.

You can expense it in 2009 since its intended use was work.

You are already upside down on one vehicle. Don't make that mistake again. No cosigner. Wait until you can pay for a vehicle in full. You are digging yourself, and your friend, into a nasty debt hole that you will regret.