You’re going to have to do some math. Calculate out how much you’re paying in repairs/maintenance and insurance now. Calculate how much you would be paying on a car payment, maintenance/repairs, and insurance and see which is better for you. Make sure you’re realistic about what the “new” used car’s maintenance costs will be too. All used cars are a gamble also and the devil you know may be better than a “new” neglected used car.
You’re going to have to do some math. Calculate out how much you’re paying in repairs/maintenance and insurance now. Calculate how much you would be paying on a car payment, maintenance/repairs, and insurance and see which is better for you. Make sure you’re realistic about what the “new” used car’s maintenance costs will be too. All used cars are a gamble also and the devil you know may be better than a “new” neglected used car.