<prompt> Human: I recently left my abusive husband, and Im living with my brother until I can find a job and be out on my own. I have pretty much 0 to my name, BUT I have a 2013 Mazda 3 with 32k miles that is completely paid off. KBB says its worth 11-13k, depending on if I sell it privately or trade it in. Would it be worth selling my Mazda to purchase a cheaper but still nice 5-8k used car?  <response>: Probably not, unless you are truly desperate for an infusion of cash. You need to compare the total cost of operating both your current vehicle and the vehicle you would buy, and factor in how long you expect each car to last. Unless your Mazda has high insurance rates, low gas mileage, or high maintenance costs, chances are it will be difficult to come out ahead. 