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Is This Bill Too Much? (part 2)

Is This Bill Too Much? (part 2)

This is a two-post series with part one being published on February 14, 2020. If you haven't already read that one, you might want to catch up first. So here we are again, talking about whether you should fix the beater. There's risk involved no matter what you do. You might fix it and something else breaks next week. You might buy a new car and that one breaks. (Side note: if you fix it and it turns out that wasn't the problem, we need to talk with your mechanic and make sure that was a one-time mistake and not repeat carelessness). Here's the best question to ask yourself: “Do I love this car?” If the answer is yes, then you should seriously consider fixing it. If you don't love your car, you need to find a car you love. If this repair won't put you into debt, you should fix it so that you're not desperate to find a new car. If you don't fix it, just remember that Ubers for a week are cheaper than years of loan interest and vehicle maintenance. Most people say things to m ... read more