<prompt> Human: I have an 03 G35 with 75k miles, but its starting to have several issues due to its age, such as paint chipping and a power steering leak. I got a quote for respraying the roof and its well over a thousand dollars. I plan on buying a newer vehicle within the next year, should I go ahead and trade and do it? I found a 2011 335i for 14k I really like. Im a senior in college with around 4K in savings and with a 5 year loan at 4.5 I could get it for around 150 a month. Assistant: Let me be the first to say that paint chipping isnt an issue. aesthetically yes but its still derivable. You mentioned how much was to paint the roof but forgot to mention how much to fix the power steering leak. Seems you got your concerns in the wrong place and looking for an excuse to change cars. 75k miles isnt alot you should keep the car until it dies and get something later down the road. Cars are not an investment, you will thank me later after college. Dude.Human: I agree a lot with what youre saying, the leak is minor right now but Ill have to replace the power steering rack once it gets bad because the seals are cracking. Dealer said that could happen within the next 6 months- 2 years and it would be a 2-3k job.  <response>: Get a quote from a non-dealer. 