Breaking From The Old Way
New Car Decision Calculator
This calculator reveals the maximum you should pay for a new ride before repairs on your current one start draining your wallet.
How it works
Enter a few basic inputs, most importantly: your last 2 years of repair costs.
Get an instant snapshot of
Optimal monthly payment (60‑month loan and 36‑month lease)
Maximum purchase price that keeps you on budget
Why we built this
I built the first version when my 2017 Mazda CX‑5 crossed 110,000 miles and a thousand‑dollar repair bill.
Breaking From The Old Way
New Car Decision Calculator
This calculator reveals the maximum you should pay for a new ride before repairs on your current one start draining your wallet.
How it works
Enter a few basic inputs, most importantly: your last 2 years of repair costs.
Get an instant snapshot of
Optimal monthly payment (60‑month loan and 36‑month lease)
Maximum purchase price that keeps you on budget
Why we built this
I built the first version when my 2017 Mazda CX‑5 crossed 110,000 miles and a thousand‑dollar repair bill.
Breaking From The Old Way
New Car Decision Calculator
This calculator reveals the maximum you should pay for a new ride before repairs on your current one start draining your wallet.
How it works
Enter a few basic inputs, most importantly: your last 2 years of repair costs.
Get an instant snapshot of
Optimal monthly payment (60‑month loan and 36‑month lease)
Maximum purchase price that keeps you on budget
Why we built this
I built the first version when my 2017 Mazda CX‑5 crossed 110,000 miles and a thousand‑dollar repair bill.