<prompt> Human: So my car overheated the other day on the highway. After getting it towed to a nearby mechanic, turns out the engine is busted and its going to need a brand new engine. The replacement will cost 2500. My car2004 Dodger Stratus already has close to 200k miles on it. At this point, would it just be wiser to buy another car? I have good credit748 and would be able to afford a monthly car payment on top of my monthly student loans, although it would make saving harder. I guess Im just unsure about whether or not I should pay 2500 for my old car or if I should use that money towards another car altogether. Im also not too sure if this is the kind of post thats allowed on this sub. Thanks for your help.  <response>: Im amazed you got that much out of a Dodge Stratus. Theyre hardly known as reliable. With that said, Id drop it off at a scrap yard unless you have some reason to believe the other components are ready for another 25k miles. Try rmechanicadvice and see if they say the same.Buy a new car. Like you said, it doesnt need to be a BMW you finance for 72 months. Get a low mileage Civic and take care of it. 