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<blockquote data-quote="PollyCranopolis" data-source="post: 2485493" data-attributes="member: 553423"><p>I recently had a similar situation to deal with. I had a 92&#039; Civic LX with 220k miles on it, and it was in need of some moderate body/interior work with some rust, dents, and a smelly, mil-dewy interior with some pretty bad cigarette burns. I opted to buy an 03&#039; Civic EX 5spd. Keep in mind that in all actuality, I probably could have gotten 300k from my Civic if I would have been willing to live with an old, rusty smelly vehicle for another year or 2. Just got to the point where I needed the gurantee of reliable transportation. Honda or not, the possibility was real that the engine could go at anytime, and I didnt want to be stuck with no ride, as my life pretty much depends on it right now. The cost however is great. I make about $1200 a month after taxes, and am thinking of moving in with a buddy, who with rent and internet/cable etc will come to about $500 a month. Add in a 3 year car loan payment at $330 a month, and the fact my insurance doubled due to full coverage ($650 every 6 months) and it&#039;s easy to see how it&#039;s going to be slim pick&#039;ins. I&#039;m VERY lucky to have grandparents that are willing to cover my school costs, and parents that pay about half my car insurance. Bottom line is that if your Explorer is in nice shape, and well maintained, you should try to get every bit of 200k out of it. With a V6&#039;s/V8 your probably not going to get the insane mileage out of the bigger engine like you would in a 4cyl, but considering your income level, I would sit on your current ride for the time being. Once your into school, and more comfortable with your situation, your be more inclined to make smarter decisions regarding your options.</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="PollyCranopolis, post: 2485493, member: 553423"] I recently had a similar situation to deal with. I had a 92' Civic LX with 220k miles on it, and it was in need of some moderate body/interior work with some rust, dents, and a smelly, mil-dewy interior with some pretty bad cigarette burns. I opted to buy an 03' Civic EX 5spd. Keep in mind that in all actuality, I probably could have gotten 300k from my Civic if I would have been willing to live with an old, rusty smelly vehicle for another year or 2. Just got to the point where I needed the gurantee of reliable transportation. Honda or not, the possibility was real that the engine could go at anytime, and I didnt want to be stuck with no ride, as my life pretty much depends on it right now. The cost however is great. I make about $1200 a month after taxes, and am thinking of moving in with a buddy, who with rent and internet/cable etc will come to about $500 a month. Add in a 3 year car loan payment at $330 a month, and the fact my insurance doubled due to full coverage ($650 every 6 months) and it's easy to see how it's going to be slim pick'ins. I'm VERY lucky to have grandparents that are willing to cover my school costs, and parents that pay about half my car insurance. Bottom line is that if your Explorer is in nice shape, and well maintained, you should try to get every bit of 200k out of it. With a V6's/V8 your probably not going to get the insane mileage out of the bigger engine like you would in a 4cyl, but considering your income level, I would sit on your current ride for the time being. Once your into school, and more comfortable with your situation, your be more inclined to make smarter decisions regarding your options. [/QUOTE]

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