As an E-3 in the Air Force, I bought a new Jeep Wrangler for $15k. I paid for it ok but was pretty strapped to spend it on anything else. I sold the Jeep 8 months later and got something cheaper. Also, I was an aircrew member receiving plenty of extra money in terms of flight pay, BAS, and per diem. I still couldnt really afford a $15k Jeep and live comfortably.
My advice if you are going back to college soon:
Save Save Save. There are ALOT of costs you are not realizing here in civvy street. I got out to go to college and it took me 6 years to get a 4 year degree because I had to keep going back to work to get money to pay for it. Granted I got greedy and went to an Ivy league school for 70 of my credits, but still.
Save your money. Get a car that is going to last you through college. Get college over quick and get a job that can pay for your Titan
I agree with 70Boss. I will not divulge our income, but it is well over 70K now. We would not have dreamed of purchasing such an expensive vehicle before I got out of college and got a good job.
I hope this helps you.