Just changed my mind about buying a new car after my old one needed a $2,000 repair

My 2012 sedan started making a noise, and the shop said it needed a full transmission service. I was ready to just trade it in for a new car payment. Then my friend, who's a mechanic, asked if I'd had any other big issues. I realized besides this, the car has been solid for years. Paying the repair is still way less than a new loan. Has anyone else fixed a big problem and been glad they kept the old car?

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kelly.parker6d ago

Notice how we fix things less often than we replace them these days.

the_stella6d ago

Nah, sometimes replacing is the move. Fixing old stuff can cost more than just buying new, and new things work better anyway.