Getting a House or a Car

If you can afford to buy a house, no question the house is the better investment. Cars no matter how well kept depreciate. Homes are an investment.

well, if you don't have any kind of a car, then i would say a car first since you're probably going to need one to move anyway. also, its easier, and cheeper to buy a car then it is to buy a house right now...well, depending where you live i guess. here in California, its hard to buy a house but other places can be a lot cheeper.

I think house should be your preference. Your self ouwned house means atleast you know you have a proper self owned place to be at. Moreover it is an asset which would give you returns in the coming years as property prices rise. Car on the other hand would be depreciating and reducing the actual asset value with you.

i would assume that you will b purchasing it in a lay away program as in payment terms .i would strongly suggest you start with the house,it feels good to have your own house and it is like renting but it will be yours.now, think as if you are renting an apartment ,then assess your finances and get a second hand car.

Both are important .I f i have to make a choice i will take a car first as it is cheaper compared to house and easily avilable , You can test it , feel it before buying .Once you got car you are free to move arround and you can go out look for a house in new car withought any problem..

i think you should buy a house. it's definitely an investment and it's good to stay in your own house rather than renting from someone. i'd buy a house if i can afford it! but at the moment i still can't T_T ...if you do buy a house, you could always take the public transport for the time being, and save up to buy a car. good luck and hope you make a wise choice ;)

A house hands down. Especially if you can afford to get one. A home is something that you can make all your own instead of renting and living by the owners rules.

i would say, buy a house. you can always go on public transportation. then, if the time comes when you've saved enough for a car (even for a secondhand car), then buy one.

well for me its more practical if you will buy a house and lot since it is the best investment that you could have...in addition, it does not depreciate unlike cars as well as if you have your own house you can do what you want that no one dictate on what you should do :)

I would suggest you buy a house first. It is more practical than getting a car. Besides, if you don't buy your own house today, the price will get higher every year.

OH Best warm wishes and Congratulations In advance for your wedding.I think buying a house is more practical and reasonable.You can buy a car anytime but house is much much more important than buying a car.If you get any good deal on house you should definitely go for it.

Invest your money first, house and a car will just follow.... What is important is that you have to have a little additional source of income... Not unless if its a gift then accept it but if you both will buy it... I think it is not practical. Car is a liability especially if its second hand, if its brand new and you will buy it in cash fine, but if you will loan it forget it, for its a liabilities and a monthly responsibility deducted from your income. Assumimg both of you are working remember the kids that would be coming, is an add on cost in your expenses...

I do think that the house is a better investment. Maybe find one on a public transpo line?! If you can afford a house you can probably also afford to buy/lease a cheap car on a payment plan.