<prompt> Human: Hello,I have a 2007 Honda CR-V with 191k miles. I purchased it used, replaced the starter a year ago, has a new battery, and besides the starter I havent had any issues with it.The AC compressor died about a year ago as well, and I hadnt been in a hurry to fix it since its about 1000. However, I work two jobs and theyre both about an hour away from me, in a developed urban area, so I spend a good amount of my time sitting in traffic melting my ass off in the heathigh humidity.I recently came into a 3,500 windfall, and I immediately put 1,500 into my credit card and completely paid it off, so I have 0 credit card debt at this point.I also put 300 towards the car payments, but I still owe 2,500 on the car I didnt have much established credit history when I got the vehicle, so it was a high APR: Ive lived my life by not spending money I didnt have. Screw me right? My credit card only had that high of a balance due to a long term illness and unemployment situation I went through a year ago, and it also had a ridiculously high APRI believe this repair is the single biggest quality of life investment I could make for myself. The car currently bluebooks from 5-7k depending on where I look, so I know this might not be the most reasonable repair, but paying 1K is better than having to pay off another car loan right? Im just curious if you guys have any other suggestions or alternatives. Thanks a ton.  <response>: Fix the car. You are not going to be able to pay off the 2,500 you still owe and buy a replacement car that is as good for 1000.But do start saving up for your next car. This one is not going to last forever.Good luck. 