Keep your old car vs. buying a new car?

**Gerbo** · January 27th, 2011 11:37 PM

Actually it only boils down to AFFORDABILITY.

For me, I would tend to dispose of an old car once it has engine and transmission problems that needs rebuilding.

Just like what other have said, if it spends more time in the shop and it become a money pit, then its time to let go.

**galant E SS** · January 29th, 2011 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by Gerbo

Actually it only boils down to AFFORDABILITY.

For me, I would tend to dispose of an old car once it has engine and transmission problems that needs rebuilding.

Just like what other have said, if it spends more time in the shop and it become a money pit, then its time to let go.

its not only about affordability - its about practicality - in my case, so far, minor engine problems pa lang naman - top overhaul - no tranny probs pa naman. thanks 4 ur comment bro.

**galant E SS** · February 5th, 2011 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by hondaboot

if your car is 1st owned, why not?

usually gagastusan ko ang tsikot ko kung ako naman una mayari

how about if it's your first car but you bought it used (2nd hand) out of your own money na pinaghirapan mong pag-ipunan & pinaghirapan mong i-set up/ipaayos ang car, will you preserve it to keep it running in good condition? in my case, this is my plan - maybe i will buy a newer car or even a brand new car in the near future, if i can afford it already, but i really want to preserve & keep my car running not only because of "senti" value but because i love it.

**jaguarpw** · February 6th, 2011 07:41 PM

Interesting topic here.
Me, I have an old 2nd hand car which continues to serve me up to now. I take pride that it runs everytime its called for. Had some issues here and there, but nothing a good mechanic can't fix.

However, my family is growing and I'm really planning to buy a newer (if not brand new) bigger car. If only I can afford it, I would keep my old car still. But the prob is, only one car fits in our garage. So the wisest thing to do is sell my old car while it can still get a higher resale value, and buy a newer car.

**Gerbo** · February 8th, 2011 01:06 PM

Related thread here.

**alnr** · February 8th, 2011 01:36 PM

dumaan ako dito....

our old car was a lancer itlog, although we are not the first owner we loved it and took care of it. the car is properly maintained, palit lahat pag kailangan na. the family is already growing so we decided to get a new bigger car, so we got an MPV. pero ung lancer nasa amin pa din, pang coding lang. we decided to let it go after 3 months kasi bihira na gamitin etc... the car was sold to my sis-in-law, ngayon pag nakikita namin gusto namin bawiin...

kung kaya naman i-maintain ang dalawang auto, bat kailangan pang ibenta yung luma. for sure naman me use pa din ito... haaayy, miss our old car

**galant E SS** · February 9th, 2011 11:30 PM

Originally Posted by Gerbo

Related thread here.

thanks! i've seen it. it's a great thread.

**dr. d** · February 10th, 2011 10:19 AM

to my mind, there are only five reasons why i would want to replace or get rid of my car:
1. my service needs have changed: bigger family, more loads, health problems, etc.
2. car is giving me a hard time; e.g. it spends more time in the repair shop than with me.
3. i'm bored with my car.
4. i want to keep up with the joneses.
5. i don't need it anymore or i can not afford it anymore...
#1, 2, and 5 are valid reasons. #3 is subjective but i recommend you stay put with your car, because this usually means your car is reliable. #4 is pathologic and there seems to be no cure for it.