I need to start thinking about replacing my van

[supernova]

The van, aka The Mystery Machine, is probably on the way out. It's 14.5 years old with about 117,000 miles on it. There's white smoke when I start it now. Blown head gasket, anyone? I'm hoping to get to maybe next fall so I can save up enough money to get a replacement.

I will probably get a used car. I've really enjoyed having the car paid for these last few years and not having a car payment. I'm trying to get to about 10-15,000 to spend on a good used car.

So, if you were me, what would you do? What would you be looking for?

[madrchsod]

1. Toyota-Honda-

if you are going to buy a car that will last. buy from a honda-toyota dealer who offers certified used cars. oh yes the head gasket is prob. blown ,check the oil filler cap for disgusting looking foam and oil gunk in the anti freeze

[supernova]

2. That's what I was thinking

something along those lines. I've thought about a used luxury car too, but they cost too much. Ugh.

This has been a good van.