Yooo advice is appreciated...

[Coolest playa what]

Right now im pushin a 1997 dodge avenger.

Why?

1. Im still in school

2. It's paid off completely

3. Insurance is low.

But I was thinking about buying a new car.. But don't know if I should sell/trade this one or just keep it?

The car I really want is an Acura TL New/Used

What would you guys do in my position?

[The Bilingual Gringo]

Car payments and school are tough.

My question to you would be how does your Dodge hold up? Is it in the shop a lot? If it's not in bad shape, might as well save what your car payment would be and then get something nicer in the long run.

[Coolest playa what]

I've had it in the shop about 3 major times in the past 2 years.

[The Bilingual Gringo]

I've had it in the shop about 3 major times in the past 2 years.

Ouch

Well, if you can swing the car payment, nothing wrong w/ treating youself. I'd almost guarantee that a newer Acura or Honda product would be more reliable.

The biggest expense w/ those would be a new timing belt, which would go at about 100K to 130K on the mileage.