High Tech Misfit wrote:
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> My father suggested to wait until next spring to get a newer car. Well, if
> another non-routine problem comes up between now and winter's end, I think
> that will be it. :-(

You may not want to get yourself in a position where you HAVE to buy a
car in short order. I assume you are a one-car "family" and the car is
required so you can get to work. I'd start shopping now while you have
the luxury to browse. FWIW, there's a '99 Accord and a '04 Accord in
our family. No comparison, the '04 is a FAR better car in every regard
except handling...and purchase cost.