Leasing was a better option for us. Lower monthly payments. You may want to check that as a possibility
Go to used cars side. Give them a lower budget up front ($200/mo) but they will work with you and do the best they can. There are budget calculators you can Google that will give you ideas of what kind of car you can even get
They might be able to your best bet is to call so they can give you an idea
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