My current car has finally gotten to a place where the repairs exceed well over what the thing is worth. After babying it along, its time for something else.
My family urged me to get a new car and “buy someone else’s problems.” I must admit, I came close to buying into this. Then I did the math.
Found an awesome 2013 Rav4. Way newer than my car and in excellent condition. No guilt. No loans. Sold!
So glad to have heard that a car is a depreciating asset lecture many times on this forum.