<prompt> Human: My 2008 Honda Civic hybrid is dying. The IMA battery is going out and will need to be replacedpast warranty. It is not drivable without someone following me. Replacement with labor will be 3500. It also needs a new set of tires.Not sure my car is worth anything at all in its current state. Son will be of driving age in 2 years. I was now thinking of buying a used car 2009-10 or so and give it to him in 2017-18 then buy a 2yr old car for myself at that point.Or buy a 2yr old car for myself now and buy an 8-10yr old car for my son in 2 years.Or...pay the 3500 for a new IMA battery and then new tires in my current car. Then buy son 8-10yr old car in 2 years. Advice?Edit: Dealer called me back and said they would be willing to give me 1,000 for the vehicle in its current state if I buy from them.  <response>: Im not sure off the top of my head if this affected the Civic hybrids, but Honda issued a recall for some software issue that was killing hybrid batteries. It affected my 2010 Insight. If your car is subject to the recall, Honda may pay to replace the battery though theres no guarantee since it has been 1 year since it was issued. 