<prompt> Human: So I own a 2006 Element. Everything was fine until about 2 years ago. Then in the same year I crossed the 100K miles threshold and had my car broken into.Since then Ive had to: Replace my cadilitic converter that they stole. Replace 1 of the 2 O2 sensors they damaged Back calipers twice All the break pads Windshield wipers New exhaust pipe system after a really bad pothole. New Battery As of today I was told that I needed both lower ball joints replaced and a front wheel bearing. They wanted to charge 1170 for the job, but I wanted to see if I could find someplace cheaper.I only have about 2800 left on the car before the loan is paid off, though its still worth about 5000. Should I just say screw it and get a new car?My goal was to pay it off in the next 3-4 months and then have like 6 months of no car payments before putting down for a new loan. Just to have time save some money. So does it make since to do that, or just sell now?  <response>: replace cadilitic catalytic converterEh. Not your cars fault replace 1 of the 2 O2 sensorsNot your cars fault either Back calipersWhy? The rear braking system doesnt really take a lot of load Break padsMaintenance. Expect to do this every 30-50,000 miles depending on how you drive Windshield wipersThis is an annual expense Exhaust pipe system after a really bad potholeAgain, not your cars fault New BatteryMost batteries last about 7 years, so you got a lot of life out of it.Of all that stuff you listed, the only out-of-ordinary thing is the calipers.Get the maintenance done and stay in the car until the loans paid. None of what youve described is indicative of a car on its last legs. 