Hi Scotty,

I bought a 2005 Jeep Liberty in March 2019, with 93k miles on it, one owner, no accidents, and a pretty solid maintenance record. Since then, I've: replaced the starter, battery, brakes, tires, water pump, air conditioning condenser, starter relay, rack and pinion bar, power steering return hose, transmission pan, and other undercarriage work. I have run the miles up to 133k since then. 

It feels like every time I turn around the car is breaking down. I overpaid for it (bought it at a used car dealer who wouldn't budge on the $6700 price tag), and have put over $3000 into it with all the above. My cousin is a mechanic and has done much of the work, so the repair cost would be higher. 

My question: Do I keep it at this point because it's the "devil I know"? Am I "over the hump" with the normal wear and tear of an old car? If I shouldn't keep it, then what should I do? I don't have a lot of money to come up with for a newer car right now but hope to save up over the next year.

Thanks so much,

Jodi C.