Current "bargains" listed in my newspaper are mostly about 50% more for a decent (used) vehicle than what I paid for the first two houses I bought. It doesn't seem like it was really all that long ago.

I can't offer much in the way of advice, but I can share sympathy for the pain since my 12 year old camping tow vehicle is definitely showing end-of-life symptoms. I may have to wash the elm sap off to find out whether it still has some paint left before I can even think about whether it has any trade-in value, although with only 95,000 miles it's considered "low mileage" on the lots here.

John