Can someone talk me through any experience or prior math they’ve done of the financial benefit (or lack thereof) of an alternate, beater vehicle?
Can someone talk me through any experience or prior math they’ve done of the financial benefit (or lack thereof) of an alternate, beater vehicle? I drive an 11 year old Honda with 160k miles on it. (Probably $7k-$9k in current value). That’s what my budget and risk tolerance allow for at this point. But, it does leave me nervous about possible emergencies. If a check engine light goes on…or the car needs to be checked out for major repairs, how do I handle that? It’s got me wondering abou...