Then, after about a year, I’d be back to paying $400-$1,000 every three months. I’d also then have a monthly car payment. :)
I’ve learned that I don’t need a car that costs more than $4,000 on a car, than maintain it. Every car that way should last at least 400,000km.
You are aware that new cars come with a 3 year warranty, some even longer? Are you that clueless?