不怕笑话,俺最近也花2k修2k+的车

if you live the life of his or mine you will understand.  or, here is the math:

1. buying new car, $5k deposit + monthly payment (say $300).  Worry free for 5 years but with depreciated car value.
2. Fix the car, $2k repair charge, + 0 payment,and relatively worry free for next 3 or 4 years, less depreciation.

If you live on budget you know which way to go.   Even money is not tight, I'd rather spend it else where, say get a hisense 4k TV,
or go ski...

You see the math.  Yeah new car is nice but both get job done if you only use it for commute.
Also, driving a new camry or odessy can't show off anyway.  why not just drive a 10 year old fixed car.

If the car is 20 year+ it's probably more a show-off than a new camry/honda can do.