Likely not. Lets look at the odds here. If past 100,000 miles you are heading into the point all the electric goodies start to give up. power windows, door locks and controls on the steering wheel etc. The radio speakers may start to rattle and plastic parts getting more brittle. Your motor wore with the trans and it likely is actually not in as good shape as you think simply because we as drivers adjusted to the slight changes in the car. We don't feel the brakes wearing but only feel sudden major change in them We hear the squeal. We don't feel the tires wear down but sure notice the change with new ones! This is part of why we love the feel of a new car so much.

If the cost of repairs will add up to more than the car will be worth after they are done, don't do it. Look at a few dependable used or low cost new vehicles to compare, but I will never advocate someone buy a car if they have to finance over half the cost.

I like my truck , it's 25 years old . I will not get a new truck until some sort of new space aged technology is introduced .

For what a new vehicle costs ,,, one could do an awful lot of repairs and customization .

My answer is ,,,, if you love your car , keep it ,,,, if not ,,, get a new one .

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So, all at once my car seemed to go from fine to needing a bunch of repairs. And I'm wondering, due to the age, and the amount of work, if I should invest in repairs or get a new car.

My cars struts went a few weeks ago and I know I will need new ones. But more recently my engine started making a clicking noise. I brought it to my mechanic and he told me that I'll need a new one. He said that there's a connecting rod that's damaged. He had me replace the oil with 5/30 oil and some additive which helped for a few days. But then the clicking noise returned with a vengeance. He told me that I'd need a new engine but unfortunately he can't make the repairs so I'm looking for a place to go. But what I'm thinking now is: it's going to likely cost a few thousand to repair my aging car. Is it better to fix it or just get a new one? My car is a mazda 3 and it's paid off which is nice but the cost of repairs is significant and the replacement engine that I'd need is likely going to be used. I'm just more worried about future repairs down the line. Not that I want to get a new car but the peace if mind would be nice. Although not having a new car payment would be nicer. Plus I like my car but I feel like it's falling apart.

Also, if I got a new car where would be the best place to sell my car that needs engine work. Would a dealership take a car that needs work?