Car Decisions

My car was put in the shop Monday for the 2nd time in 3 months. I have a 1997 Toyota Corolla. I paid $700 and $500 in repairs. It's time for me to let my baby go. Violet has been good to me, but I need something a little more reliable for my commutes to New Orleans. So I'm cleaning her up and getting ready to sell her. I've been approved for a car loan up to $50k. I won't spend even half that, but I am looking.