A couple months ago we finally replaced the 4-Runner for B with a 2005 Dodge Caravan. I'm now $14K back in debt (ok... down to around $12K now) and something just isn't right about this car. The windshield leaks so if it's raining the passenger will get wet from a drip through the roof. B is supposed to take the car in to get it fixed but she hasn't done it yet. She seems to think I would do it but I had to explain that just because the car is in my name doesn't mean I'm going to take care of everything on it - it's her car! There are also far to many dents and repair spots on this car for it to of not been in some sort of accident. We were supposed to get a CarFax report before we bought the thing but the sneaky used car salesman (earning his reputation) managed to get us out the door without giving us that bit of information. Now I'm going to have to pay for the report myself to find out what has happened to this car in the past. It's not a bad car but I just have bad vibes about it. It did fine on the drive out to WV and MD so I guess it's in pretty good shape - I just think I'm paying for less car then is there.
Meanwhile my car (1995 Toyota Camry) is starting to show its age. It's really time to get the timing belt changed and the transmission is starting to stick. That may just be a fluid change (which maybe I should of had done at the last oil change but it wasn't sticking then) but I just don't have the money hanging around with the holidays coming up. Hopefully everything will hold together until next year when the credit card will be done with and we'll have some extra money. I was wanting to pay down the Caravan but I might have to look at replacing my old girl. She's a good car and I'd love to keep her for a few more years but I don't know what is left in her and if it's worth the time and money to keep her going. I have to laugh when I hear people complain about having to drive a 5 year old car instead of buying a new one! Try getting a decent one and maybe it will last you over a decade!
Meanwhile my car (1995 Toyota Camry) is starting to show its age. It's really time to get the timing belt changed and the transmission is starting to stick. That may just be a fluid change (which maybe I should of had done at the last oil change but it wasn't sticking then) but I just don't have the money hanging around with the holidays coming up. Hopefully everything will hold together until next year when the credit card will be done with and we'll have some extra money. I was wanting to pay down the Caravan but I might have to look at replacing my old girl. She's a good car and I'd love to keep her for a few more years but I don't know what is left in her and if it's worth the time and money to keep her going. I have to laugh when I hear people complain about having to drive a 5 year old car instead of buying a new one! Try getting a decent one and maybe it will last you over a decade!