Yeah, if you think about how much of a premium you pay for a new car, you're still better off fixing your current vehicle.

For example, I look at my CSVT and say, "Well, I paid around $7,000 for a car that was around $24,000 new, and I've only put around $1,500 into it so far, so I'm still making out on the deal.''

But I understand; it's the headache of always having something to fix that drives us all crazy.


Old car: '98 SVT T-Red K&N air filter; Ford Focus RS shift knob. Off to be auctioned off somewhere. New car: 2003 Honda Accord DX Sedan, 5-speed.