7th Aug 2018, 16:41
Here’s another solution; go used to the exact same used. Sell the real high mileage vehicle while still running. No rebuild or repaint. Scout for the exact same make, model, and year of it etc, but locate one with really low miles. It will obviously cost a bit more than the one you are selling, but not as much as a brand new vehicle. You may have to be patient, but there may be a lightly driven weekender out there. You never know when something major may go in a drivetrain or it's wearing out in the chassis etc. I would be proactive and take the potentially rebuild cost and use those funds towards a low mile one. And start over. I drove out of state to do this on a few I loved. Just replace them and check them out well, and ask for all receipts. They say you can’t buy mileage on a vehicle. You have to sell and get another to do that.
7th Aug 2018, 12:24
I used to think that way: keep fixing up and driving an older model vehicle and save money, even if you do have to sacrifice some comfort and the conveniences of a late model car.
Now I realize life is too short to drive crappy cars IF you can afford to drive better ones. What am I saving all this money for? So someone else can get it after I'm gone? Eff that noise!