My car is 16 years old, but it works. Anything I can do to avoid indebting myself with car payments will be done (including living through our 3 week heat wave without AC). I’m in no position to make car payments, and will make do for as long as I can. Most of the infrequent repair bills are still lower than one month’s payment on a new car.
yeah I had to replace a water pump on an old ford festiva. I got it repaired at KMart for 29 bux. That included parts. They must’ve been running a special... that or accidentally charged me for an oil change lol.
That’s cheaper than a repair on my mower for crying out loud. No, I’m not going to get rid of the Festiva. Nor will I get rid of my 99 p/u truck.
My goal is that if the yearly repair bills are less than six month of car payments, keep the car. My bride’s Buick is getting to the point were that is an issue. My truck’s only issue is AC, but that is what windows are for.