To buy or not to buy....

[twuoo]

I have two gas guzzlers. One is practically a beater (rusty, not good looking, high miles), but I sunk well over $5k into it since last year and into this year

The other one is in so so shape, abs doesn't work, some cosmetic damage, but far from a beater. Lots of life left in the vehicle.

Either one, I only get about 17-18mpg average.

I was thinking, if I trade them both in, I'd get less than $10K, if i was lucky.

But gas is costing me around $300 a month now because I'm having to travel.

Both cars are paid for, so it's just insurance and maintenance, which seems to be quite hefty.

I keep getting itchy feet thinking I should get a newer car that isn't as gas guzzling. But I'm not sure if it's really much of a trade off since I'll be incurring a payment, on top of still having to pay for gas of course.

Of course, I still have BILLS, BILLS, BILLS....who on this forum doesn't?

What would you do? Trade em in. Or just ride it out?

[2confused]

I would look into it. Do you know your fico? I f so, you could talk with dealers to get an estimate at what your looking at. If interest rate is too high or payment is too highor they're not giving a good enough trade in value...Don't do it!!! Don't get caught up int he nice car thing. I know gas is expensive...but you have no PAYMENT.

[JRScott]

Have they had a tune up recently?

Some things that can help fuel efficiency:

Air Filter
Oil Filter
Fuel Filter
Tires properly inflated
Check spark plugs and spark plug wires too.

You might can get 3-4 more miles per hour from all that if its been a while.