[bjl584]

I would sell it while it's still worth decent money and in good mechanical condition and get something a little newer and more reliable. You may want to consider something 3 or 4 years old in good condition. Brand name is a matter of personal preference. For every story that you hear about someone having a great experience with a vehicle there is another story out there where someone had a horrible experience with the same vehicle. I would look for signs of neglect when shopping. If possible get all of the service records. If you don't know that much about cars find a good mechanic or a friend that knows cars and take them with you. If buying from a dealer I would strongly recommmend buying the extended warranty. It will be an extra $1500 or so, but it will most likely pay for itself. This has always been the case with my vehicles.