Alex now has a $450 monthly payment and higher insurance premiums.
Meet Alex. Alex drives "Old Blue," a 2014 sedan with 160,000 miles, a fading bumper sticker, and—as of yesterday—a dead engine.
Alex chooses this because the car is otherwise "clean," the tires are new, and they only need it to last another two years to finish saving for a house. Path B: The Fresh Start (Buying New/Newer)
Alex chooses this because their commute is 40 miles a day, and a breakdown isn't just a nuisance—it’s a threat to their job. Which Character are You? To help you write the end of your own story, let me know: The year, make, and model of your current car. The estimated cost of the engine replacement.