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[quote=Anonymous]DH and I have 2 cars. Both are older.  A 1998 (190,000 miles) and a 2004 (119,000 miles).  The 2004 will be paid off in 4 months.  BUT:

It is in need of A LOT of repairs... totaling at least $3000 according to 3 different mechanics.  We do not have the $ to get it fixed, as we are not in a good place financially and are living check to check.  The car is currently drivable, but makes terrible noises and could stop running any day.  This vehicle is the one I drive... a minivan that holds all the kids.  The other car we have does not fit all of us.  The minivan gets us to and from school, to summer camp, to family outings, to the local pools, etc..

We have discussed getting another vehicle.  This would mean getting rid of the minivan and getting a newer (not brand new, but certified pre-owned) minivan with much less mileage and a better running car.  However, this would also mean continued car payments, which we are sooooo close to getting away from in the coming months.

My question is... what would you do?  Would you chance it with the current minivan and get the little things fixed here and there?   Or would you get a newer, reliable minivan and keep having car payments?

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