The key is to think of it as a 25k car, not a 16k one. That’s what you’ll spend on it to make it a reliable car that isn’t a ticking time bomb.
Compare it to other cars that might interest you that also cost around 25k, and you’ll have your answer.
I wouldn’t mind it, if I had the money set aside to do all the maintenance, and do a manual transmission swap because the SMG almost ruins the driving experience.
The key is to think of it as a 25k car, not a 16k one. That’s what you’ll spend on it to make it a reliable car that isn’t a ticking time bomb.
Compare it to other cars that might interest you that also cost around 25k, and you’ll have your answer.
I wouldn’t mind it, if I had the money set aside to do all the maintenance, and do a manual transmission swap because the SMG almost ruins the driving experience.