If you did that, I'm quite sure it would cost you more. A "perfect" CA car might have 110K on the clock and sell for $12K. This vehicle has probably not had any repairs such as front end, alternator, water pump, hoses, belts, shocks, springs, radiator, etc. So, you, as the buyer, are going to face these repairs. Now, how long you can go before they start to creep up on you????? That is the question.

I do think, however, that you will enjoy the "perfect CA car" to a greater degree because the frustration of fixing it every day is not present.

Hattie, you are a perfect example of how every vehicle has it's limits. If they force too many repairs on us, in a small time period, the satisfaction with the vehicle is lost and it soon needs to depart.