<prompt> Human: I drive a 2004 PT cruiser with around 100k miles. Car is valued at around 2500 on KBB. It recently ran into some engine trouble and the repairs are approx 2k. Should I even put 2k into a used car thats barely worth that? Or should I use that as a down payment on a used car around 7-10k in value? Thanks!  <response>: Absolutely go for the down payment. I used to drive a 2004 PT and it was riddled with repairs. Honestly, its hard to see a good day with PTs, they really are just a cheaper model and were made during Chryslers worser years as a company. You may be in debt for a little bit, but it will be so much less stressful than having to put up with all the shitty repairs. What kinda car are you looking at?Also, ditch the car before the transmission goes out. Mine did around 100k. 