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71inka02 · #25 03-05-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RichardLSU

Im a busy student and I don't really have the time to keep wrenching on the car, nor do I want have to take out a student loan just to keep up with the costs! I have more thanks to worry about. I had to take a cut in hours at work because I'm taking more at school. Its not bad if its just a hobby, but when it becomes a necessity its not as fun. I need all the free time to study and work, not for working on my car. It would be worth (and probably cheaper) to buy a newer car than maintain this old one.

All I want is a car that works. And I probably wouldn't sell my current Mercedes. I'm not sure it would be taken care of properly. I would like to finish it but I just can't right now.

Well - sounds like you've got a decision to make...and it's just that - your decision. Many of us can offer opinions, suggestions and ideas but ultimately it's up to you. Appears you're really busy with school, and that's a good busy, and one that needs your full attention.

How far is your daily drive?

In looking at your earlier posted list of repairs, and 'to be done' list...it appears many items were/are cosmetic...Maybe wants, not needs - I'm not going to be the 'father' of 2 college sons, that I actually am --- you can think about that one relative to time and priority in life.

You also reference not wanting to 'borrow' to make repairs - is having to 'borrow' a factor in getting a newer car? If so, think about how much you'd need to borrow, vs. how much to finish out the critical need items for the Benz. Think about the luxury of delaying a minor repair if you don't have the cash in hand...think about how you can't or shouldn't delay a car payment if you don't have cash in hand......

And if you buy a newer, but yet still 'used' car --- do you really know what you're getting - could you be walking into a 'start over' with what you've got now.

Just some thoughts from me --- And as mentioned by others...don't make a snap decision - think it over.