Q: Joshua, It's a 2003 Honda Odyssey, very well cared for now 198,000 miles. Apparently needs AC replacement. Would like to keep for

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Joshua, It's a 2003 Honda Odyssey, very well cared for -- now with 198,000 miles. Apparently needs AC replacement. Would like to keep for another year or two. Fix the AC, or Look for another vehicle. Your opinion?
My car has an automatic transmission.

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