Dest has a Dilemma

[Destroyer]

Well, for those of you who follow my car topics, this should come as no suprise.

Basically, yesterday an engine mount, one which I replaced a few months ago, broke again. Personally, I'm sick of this repair stuff. I bought the new part today and reinstalled it but that won't change the fact that another annoying repair is most likely right around the corner. I love my car, but its getting to the point were the vehicle is becoming to much of a burden to keep going. I keep blowing money on repairs and it just keeps breaking. So I figured its time to sell the car.

My car, with the broken item repaired, is currently in generally good condition. 75,000 miles, no dents or scratches, and everything works. I looked all this up on KBB and found the car is worth about $3,500.

So I'm pretty much stuck with three choices. Keep my car and endure any more expensive repairs. Look in various used cars which could possibly also cost quite a bit to upkeep. Or, I can go with what I personally feel is the most enticing option. My mom told me she would sell me her car and buy a new one. The car is a 2008 Ford Escape with 35,000. Its an SUV with a sunroof, plenty of passenger space, loads of features, and most importantly, never had a breakdown. It's a good car. My mom will charge $5,000 for it due to its near perfect condition. In fact, KBB says the car is currently worth $18,000.

An $18,000 for $5,000. Sounds like a great deal. But I'm still debating on what to do. To experiment I looked on cars.com for any used cars for 5 grand, they all had over 120,000 with will not work.

I'm asking for the opinions of various people so I figured I would ask the forum too.

Oh, here is my mom's car for a reference:

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[indyjones]

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[oleg662]

I voted for the SUV, but I suggest a '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee for a cheap, reliable ride.

[Destroyer]

I voted for the SUV, but I suggest a '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee for a cheap, reliable ride.

Thats actually another good point.

If anyone would also like to suggest reliable cars I'll be sure to look them up.

[Blockomanian]

Honda Accords are really good cars in terms of fuel efficiency, if your into smaller vehicles tho

[*Magick* Mage]

I'd say the SUV. She is reliable type, in good condition, and looks quite safe. It may cost a bit more, but in the long run will probably be less than the repairs you'd have to endure on other used cars whose history may be a bit more shady or ambiguous. And I think your car is cursed or something to that like because it seems to be just one thing after another with it. :o

[Destroyer]

Honda Accords are really good cars in terms of fuel efficiency, if your into smaller vehicles tho

I'll look up info on Accords when I get home. As of now i don't really have to great of a size preference. As long as the vehicles aren't smart car size.

I'd say the SUV. She is reliable type, in good condition, and looks quite safe. It may cost a bit more, but in the long run will probably be less than the repairs you'd have to endure on other used cars whose history may be a bit more shady or ambiguous. And I think your car is cursed or something to that like because it seems to be just one thing after another with it. :o

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. In the long run it will be a very strong and reliable car.

[Clone v.117]

That is quite a dilemma.

[Nymethus]

Poll results were expected

[Uncle Bengs]

the SUV seems to be more reliable but you might grow a vagina

[Qwepir]

Do you really need an SUV? I never really saw the point of buying one of those if you live in a suburban area.

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get an SCV.

[Qwepir]

Do you really need an SUV? I never really saw the point of buying one of those if you live in a suburban area.

I mean, I guess it could be good for a family car, but then again so would a minivan.
If it's just you, a sedan should be fine.