At what point is it time to get another car? - Page 2

JVincent · 04-27-2008, 07:49 AM

I say when it dies or when the repairs cost more than 1/2 the blue book value. New cars are so expensive, even new-used.

BabeInTheMoon · 04-27-2008, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by skimommy

My husband has a '01 Jetta and I would love to sell my '99 Suburban and get a older Jetta. We should be able to get enough for the Suburban to pay for the Jetta but I doubt anyone will want the big ole gas hog

Really, what is the harm in trying..

One of my friends out here has 5 kids and is looking for another Suburban.... you might luck out!!

savingsgirl · **it's time when...**

I've had a couple of older cars and I've found when they start approaching 100k miles, it's time to get rid of it. I held on to one car after 100k miles and it wound up needing a huge repair, over $2000. Not worth it. My last car was at 99k miles, with broken air conditioning and other problems and while I didn't want a car loan, it was worth it to get a new (used) car, with only 32k miles on it. I've been driving it going on a year (Hyndai Sonata) and haven't had 1 problem with it.