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Repair of not?
I have a 94 Ford Taurus with almost 140,000 miles. I continue to put money into it for repairs and many of the parts have been replaced. Yet again something is wrong, I need new front breaks, springs and struts. It is about $1000 in repairs. My question is do I fix my car in hopes it will last 3-4 more years without major repairs or should I finaly junk it and spend the money towards a new used car with 40,000 miles. Something around $4000-$5000. I am at a loss of what to do?
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If it was my vehicle I would get rid of it and buy something else.
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Sorry to say this but I think you have wasted alot of money in the past on your Ford Taurus, when you should have considered buying a car far before. If it has 140,000 miles and is always falling apart, I think it is time for a new car or truck. You can get many nice new cars, trucks, SUV's, whatever you want with the price range that you have. With $4,000 to $5,000 you can probably get a real nice car or truck, depending on what you want. It walso depends what you want to do to your car or truck after you purchase it. If you want to get it repainted and get body work done on it, then you should buy a less expensive car and save the rest of the money for the body work. Don't waste anymore money on your Ford Taurus. It is NOT worth it! Just shop around for a new car and be kind of picky, that way you will get a good deal and will get something you will really like and will be able to keep for 4-5 years. Hope I helped. ~Sherah
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I think if you wnat your car to be cool then u shoeld send a video to pimp my ride! hah! but if you just want me to pick between the teo suggestions u had i would say USED CAR!!.
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buy a new car because in the end you'll be paying less for a new car
striperella
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This is a tough one; at 140,000 miles it's very unlikely that a Taurus will go for 3-4 more years without major repairs. At the end of that period, assuming average use, you'd be awfully close to 200,000 miles - and that's a lot to ask of ANY car.
To be honest, I REALLY don't think your car will make it without major repairs.
At 140,000, the average price of a 1994 Taurus is just over $2,100. You didn't give enough information for a precise look-up, but $2,200 is pretty much what the blue book value comes to with most options.
I don't know how easy it would be for you to find a car with 40,000 miles for $5,000. I suppose it would depend on the make, model, and year. Not to mention your location. You can look all that up online, of course.
I just wrote a fairly long response to someone who is looking for their first car. You might find some of that information useful, so here's a link: [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
Good luck!
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i would definantly buy a new car for the price of repairing your old car. it would be better if you just bought a new car. i just turned 16 and my mom and dad bought me the new BMW. it is really cool. i would sell your car and get a new one. rate me high if i did well!
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