Keep old car or get new one

Tiny
ANNIE128
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  • 2003 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 3.3L
  • 6 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 36,000 MILES
I'm a 77 year old retiree who really doesn't drive much anymore, only about 1500 miles a year, but I do need a car. I've recently bought another new battery, new tires, new brakes, replaced sway bar links and bushings. My auto repairman says that even though the car doesn't have a lot of miles on it, the age is starting to take it's toll and I'll be putting more and more repairs in it. He said things are drying out and he saw a little rust when he replaced the links and bushings. Should I just go ahead and get a new car to avoid these coming repairs? A new one would probably be my last car and it shouldn't need any repairs for a number of years. At my age, I just hate the thought of getting stuck somewhere away from home or constantly taking it in for new repairs.
Sunday, June 1st, 2014 AT 5:59 AM

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Tiny
FREEMBA
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That's kind of a tough question, because you'll have to weigh the potential repair costs against the cost of a new vehicle versus the miles that you average per year.
Perhaps with trading in the Caravan, you'll find a deal that 's just right for ya'
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Sunday, June 1st, 2014 AT 6:11 AM

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