(iSeeCars) – You’re about to start the car buying process. Which likely means you’re asking yourself that eternal question: What should I do with my used car? Sell it, or trade it in?

Understanding the Context

There are ... Autoblog: The $3,000 Rule: When to Keep Your Car and When to Trade Use the 7.6-year benchmark, a $3,000 repair limit, and 150,000 miles to decide—keep a solid car to 10–12 years, or trade before big failures land. Trade-ins average 7.6 years old; vehicle age on U.S. The $3,000 Rule: When to Keep Your Car and When to Trade Trading in a car can offset the purchase price of a new or used vehicle at a dealership.

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