The past two years I have been mainly working from home (was told up to 100% travel, got lucky on the project I was placed on) so a car hasn't been an issue. We have a 2005 Camry (my wife drives to work - 170k miles) and a 2001 Bravada (150k miles). However, I recently took a local position (11 miles from home) and will need to start driving daily. I've considered biking, but I also plan on working out in the morning before work at their facility and don't know if I could do both.
My question is, should I keep and use the Bravada, or buy a 2008 Civic for $7,500 with 90,800 miles? I think this is a great deal, but don't know if I need that much car. The Bravada is completely paid off but is in slightly rough shape. The 4 wheel drive is always on. The break line just needed fixed. The engine/break light is on. The doors don't align properly. None of this bothers me, as long as the car gets me from point A to point B.
Thoughts? I'm trying to think of it financially and logically but am unsure.