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Do yourself a favor and do not listen to people on a car forum about money advice. Find someone you believe you can trust who is an expert in finance or read as much as possible about the subject so that you can at least make an informed judgement.
Now for my opinion based on life experience, which you should take lightly as I am no finance major. But I am 44 years old, a scientist, with a family, , 2 kids, a house, two Subarus (4 cars all together) and relatively debt free.
Paying off debt is pretty much never a bad idea. Yes some debt that can provide tax relief (like mortgage interest) can be fine, but not having that mortgage interest would be better.
As for the car, it is really a want so only you can decide how strong that want is. Clearly, there is nothing wrong with living a little and taking a chance on yourself.
Also with your savings you are way ahead of most your age, so it tells me you are sensible.
Also make sure you are contributing to your 401K. Find a way - compounding works.
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