Should I buy a used car or fix this one ?

[crawford786]

Just a quick rundown...

I currently have a 2005 Mazda 3 (5-speed manual) that is 10 years old at this point and its starting to show its age.. I've recently had to buy a whole new transmission clutch, and a air compressor for it. Additionally the car has 225,000 miles on it , and i do about 20 miles 1 way to work each day. Tax time is approaching and I was wondering would it be beneficial to continue fixing on the Mazda 3 or put down on a gently used car????.. (maybe a chevy malibu or toyota camry.

[Ninersfan415]

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