Her rationale for buying a car may seem to have merit on the surface, but if they really wanted to get her clapped I don't think a car would do much to prevent it if they still oh I dunno...KNOW WHERE SHE LIVES?
Pay for the funeral, buy a basic reliable whip to get around, and a lil' money to move out of the area.
You think 17k is enough to do all of that?
You're right, if someone wants to kill her, they can make it happen but if having a car makes her feel safer than having to wait exposed at a bus stop or walking down the street, then I don't understand why anyone would have a problem with that.