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The Crap Shoot
 Buying another car is like rolling the dice at a crap table in Las Vegas. When a consumer is faced with a major repair getting rid of the car is rarely the best answer. Unless the car has a history of mechanical problems (i.e. a lemon), or the owner just doesn't like the car, repairing the vehicle correctly is the best bet. Buying a used car is just like Vegas, the odds are against you and the prudent thing to do is not to gamble at all. Keep what you have.
The Sure Bet
By properly repairing what you currently drive, you gain several major advantages: FIRST, you know the history of the vehicle. It's hard to place a value on peace of mind. SECONDLY, with the right frame of mind, a consumer will shop for warranty, not price, on major repairs. If you are going to keep your current vehicle, you don't want to pay twice for the same repair. LAST, even if you do choose to sell your vehicle, a long warranty on major component(s) will make your car easier to sell. Plus, you can eliminate the worry of having a purchaser coming back on you for a major car problem after the sale. After all, who wants to be the #1 target in the Blame Game?
The Ultimate Solution
 Once considered an extreme and expensive proposition, restoring a vehicle to like new condition is the best deal on the planet. A case in point is a where a local resident took a $500 1982 Buick Century and spent $5,000 restoring it. He took out an auto loan at the bank for the project. He did the motor, transmission, paint, brakes, all engine accessories, tires, and etc. Most people thought he was crazy. That was 5 years and 100,000 miles ago. That works out to less than $84 per month for dependable transportation, and the car is still going strong. This does not include the money saved with low registration fees, low insurance rates, and low risk of theft or vandalism. You can restore your vehicle all at once; or you can do it as each major component fails. Either way, keeping your current vehicle in good shape is the best deal of all. One trip to the new car dealer will make fixing your current vehicle seems like the bargain it really is.
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