Ashley
06-07-2010, 10:39 AM
...should I get a new car? The timing belt on my Chevy Aveo broke, bending my valves. Mechanic is quoting me $2600 to replace the engine, but I don't want to do it if it's likely that I'll need other expensive repairs in the next couple of years. None of us have a crystal ball, but do you THINK it's smarter financially to replace the engine or spend $3000 - $5000 on an older used Toyota or Honda (which are supposed to be more reliable)?
My car has about 50,000 miles and no warranty. It's an automatic. I had other problems before it broke down, but I'm not sure how serious they are. The shifter sticks pretty badly when pulling out of park and, recently, the car started making a humming noise around 60 mph (wondering if that was from the timing belt?) plus creaking noises when making slow turns. I also replaced the battery, which seemed like a premature repair.
I use my car primarily to commute. About once a week, I drive 70 miles each way to my boyfriend's and work meetings.
My car has about 50,000 miles and no warranty. It's an automatic. I had other problems before it broke down, but I'm not sure how serious they are. The shifter sticks pretty badly when pulling out of park and, recently, the car started making a humming noise around 60 mph (wondering if that was from the timing belt?) plus creaking noises when making slow turns. I also replaced the battery, which seemed like a premature repair.
I use my car primarily to commute. About once a week, I drive 70 miles each way to my boyfriend's and work meetings.