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DH drove my soon-to-be-16-year-old car today (the car is now old enough to get her driver's license!!!!). He's a former mechanic, and knows a lot about cars. He said that the transmission bands are loosening, and, on my make of car, they can't be tightened by a mechanic. (They are self-tightening.) He spoke to his Dad, who has owned a truck repair business all of his life, so he knows a lot about repairs; he agrees with DH.
I probably should think about buying another new or used car. I hate to see Sionnach go (Celtic for "Fox"--yes, I named the car). I actually cried a bit when he told me. I had planned to keep it until it died, but it would cost at least $1000 to fix it, and each inspection, it's another $300-1000 bill to pass inspection. I love my little red car. It was my first new and reliable car, and my life opened up when I bought it--I traveled, went to reenactments states away, etc. I haven't had a car payment for nearly 13 years, and my insurance is low. I can't complain, though--16 years is a long time for a cheap car!
I thought about a used car, but, in my price range, they are not good makes and are 6-7 years old. I'm thinking about a (new) 2012 Honda Civic XL. Most of the user reviews on various sites are very good. It seems to be a good, basic, reliable car. I don't care about appearance, interior, etc. Consumer Reports said it was awful. Does anyone have experience with this car? Thanks.
I probably should think about buying another new or used car. I hate to see Sionnach go (Celtic for "Fox"--yes, I named the car). I actually cried a bit when he told me. I had planned to keep it until it died, but it would cost at least $1000 to fix it, and each inspection, it's another $300-1000 bill to pass inspection. I love my little red car. It was my first new and reliable car, and my life opened up when I bought it--I traveled, went to reenactments states away, etc. I haven't had a car payment for nearly 13 years, and my insurance is low. I can't complain, though--16 years is a long time for a cheap car!
I thought about a used car, but, in my price range, they are not good makes and are 6-7 years old. I'm thinking about a (new) 2012 Honda Civic XL. Most of the user reviews on various sites are very good. It seems to be a good, basic, reliable car. I don't care about appearance, interior, etc. Consumer Reports said it was awful. Does anyone have experience with this car? Thanks.
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