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I personally just had to make a bulk of repairs to my 2012 Chevy. I did this for multiple reasons, one being my car is already paid off. I don't have the financial means to make monthly car payments on a new car or to take out a loan for such. Two, every car will need repairs so you'll be putting the money in it or way or another. The car still has quite a bit of life ahead of it so I believe it's worth working with it for a few more years and save for that new car rather than an unplanned for purchase.

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In my opinion, I know a lot of people told me not to buy a new car. Because you can find a used car with fewer miles at a cheap cost. Honestly, I think it is a personal choice to either buy new or fix it. My dad loves fixing the car so he loves playing with the car fixing around, some people cannot fix it, and also the fixed cost is sometimes high, and sometimes it never ends and you have to keep fixing it.

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I think if you look to see how much it costs to fix then see your option on how much a new car would be. I have a 2006 and I continue to fix my car. An old manager always told me if you buy an article of clothing how much ever it costs that is how many times you need to wear it to get your moneys worth. Clearly you drive you car almost everyday, so you continue to get your moneys worth, I think fixing the old is going to be cheaper and sometimes if you fix it, it will give you more time to save money for a new car because some people might not have the money for a new car at that moment.

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fixing the old cost the lease out of the two, plus if the transmission the only thing that is wrong with it then it will last a few more years. if its not fixed soon and it goes out it could be really dangerous where the car will not be able to change gears and can be stuck in the same gear. Also the car is not that old it has more life in it, I have a truck from 1997 and it still runs just fine and is still safe to drive.

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Assuming the quality of the car's life span, even with repairs, is in poor condition, you should get a new car. If every year there is something that needs attention to for fixing, thousands of dollars can add up. Also, your safety is what is important and needs to come first! If you do not feel secure driving down the highway, and secure for other drivers'/people's safety then it is time for a new car. Another thing, your car is not freshly new. If you are going to buy a new car, you're not throwing away a 4-year car. 

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Assuming the quality of the car's life span, even with repairs, is in poor condition, you should get a new car. If every year there is something that needs attention to for fixing, thousands of dollars can add up. Also, your safety is what is important and needs to come first! If you do not feel secure driving down the highway, and secure for other drivers'/people's safety then it is time for a new car. Another thing, your car is not freshly new. If you are going to buy a new car, you're not throwing away a 4-year car. 

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Do NOT buy "new", especially in the used car market!! 

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Do NOT buy "new", especially in the used car market!! 

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Hi! My dad, brother, and boyfriend are all either engineers, car experts, or work in the car industry, and I have some genuine advice for you (this is all info I've heard over hours of their conversations lol). Depending on the brand and model of your car, the transmission may have been a defect for that specific make and model. I know Ford has a huge issue with that. You should fix the old, and that's probably for the best right now, because the money you put into it will show later down the line when you want to sell. My main reasoning for you not buying new is because of the market; unless you are getting a brand new car from a dealership, the used car market is in a hell hole right now and you will lose soooo much money. All prices have skyrocketed. This also applies to the new car market, but at least the disparities are not as large monetarily. I would say buy new IF the market wasn't a mess right now! Give it a couple of years for a new model, after the chip shortage passes.

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When it comes to cars, they can get expensive. So then the argument comes, do I fix it or buy new. If something goes wrong with your car after you fix it, then it could be even more expensive. I would recommend buying used rather than new. Buying used allows you to get a car for a cheaper price and sometimes there has been work done on it already which could mean less for you to do down the line.

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If I were you I would out way the costs. If it is super expensive to get your car fixed then see how much a new car would be and compare the prices, if is more affordable to fix your car and you think it has some life left then do that. But if you want to stop putting your time and energy into your old car I think it is time for a new one. It will be safer and less stressful.

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I think it would be best to fix the old car because 2013 is not really that old and once you fix the transmission the rest of the car may be able to go for a while longer. If you were to fix the old one then you could continue using it and saving up money for a new car so you can buy something even better down the road! There are also lots of good mechanics around town; plus your dad can help to make sure it’s done right. A new car is nice, but you’ll end up paying more in the long run especially because the car market is really high right now.

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Although, buying a brand new car would fix most of your problems with your current vehicle, there is much more that goes into it. Your old vehicle may be slowly deteriorating or simply just needs a lift. Personally when I have car troubles I'll go to the mechanic but every time there is something that needs fixed or replaced which is a few hundred bucks, but I have faith in my mechanics.  I have a 2007 Camry with 450,000+ miles and it still has a-lot of life in her, because parts just need replaced not the whole thing.

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Something great that is offered here with this choice is learning. If you'd like to try and save some money, ask your dad to help you change the transmission. It is not every day you get to do that with your father, and the knowledge might be useful another day later. This would be the better option if finding a new car that is in better condition is too expensive. Also, if nothing else is broken with the car, the transmission fix might keep it going another couple of years.

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The age old question of "do I try and save this or say screw it I'll get a new one." This is always an interesting question and I can not say how much help I can be here as I am horrible in my knowledge of cars. If this were my vehicle and it breaking down I would try and salvage it for as long as possible and when it finally bites it you can use it in your trade for a whole new car. So, I would say repair for now and once it starts getting too bad use it to get a new one.

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In my opinion I would probably buy new. In order to fix the old in my experience it always ends up costing you way more money than you thought it would and most times does not last as long as you would have hoped. A new car may cost you more up front but in the long run you will have it for so much longer and not have to deal with the problems arising with fixing the old!

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I would buy a new car because the old one will die eventually. Yes a mechanic may be able to fix parts now, but if it is an older car, other problems are bound to arise, or the same ones come back again. The amount of money you spend fixing the car now, could take away from the money you can use to buy a new, better, safe car.

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By buying new you can say you were able to pay and finance for the car and call it your own! Also can look at it as helping the economy by buying a new car. When just getting it fixed, you don't know when you will experience more problems and how long till those problems will arise again.

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My mom always told me to have a car for at least 10 years or 150,000 miles. After that, you tend to be throwing money at a trash can. But if your car hasn't hit those milestones yet, it still has a lot of life to give! I recently just got my battery and transmission fixed on my 2014 and she's good as new!