Car in Medical School

I've searched the forums a bit for prior conversations about this topic, but they primarily concern single med students and have different circumstances. So, my wife's car is pretty old and falling apart, and I believe it is time for an update. We can save about 3K for a down payment, and can handle about 250ish/mth as a payment. I worry that if we wait too long, then there will be a repair that costs more than the down payment would (i.e. transmission, etc.). I've considered 1-2 year old... Car in Medical School
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