Q: Fix it or trade it in?
I have a 2008 Acura TL 170,000 miles. She is due (past due they say ) for some serious maintenance . Such as timing belt and water pump, o2 sensor, transmission fluid change and something about an air hose is torn.
How much do these services usually cost and is it worth the investment to fix her or should I just trade her in for a newer car and invest my $ there.
My car has 172000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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