Should I get another car?

I drive a 2000 Taurus. It has about 130k miles on it, and lately it's been a money pit. Since I've bought it in
2011, I've put about $4,000 into the car and I'm just tired of putting more money in it.

Recently, the A/C compressor broke. Because of this, it snapped my serpentine belt and left me stranded at 2 in the morning on the other side of town. I was finally able to start it up, and like an idiot, I drove it home even thought it was overheating and didn't have power steering. Whoops. I had it towed to my mechanic the next day, and he told me the A/C compressor is about $500 to remove (and have replaced by a belt) or $1000 to replace. It also had a bulge on the front tire, and still needs about $300 worth of scheduled maintenance (filters, belts, etc). Plus whatever damage I did driving it overheated. (there was no check engine light, but who knows).

My parents bought it for me when I was 17. I'm 20 now. I really want a 1993-2002 Toyota Corolla because I hear they are very reliable. I'm going to look at a '99 tomorrow with 123k miles on it. But my family thinks I'm crazy for buying another older car. But I hear that Corollas are bulletproof if maintained properly, and I plan on getting it inspected by a mechanic before buying it.

What do you think. Should I repair my Taurus, buy a 15 year old Corolla or Civic, or lease a new car? Of those options, I think getting a Toyota or Honda is the best, but I'm uncertain.

Your car was poorly rated when it was new. Dump it.

Hi yes the modern motor car was designed to last just 8 years anything over that time scal would have been a bonus.
this does not just apply to the standard car it also applies to the prestige makes even more so like BMW AUDI and Mercedes.

Taurus are not good cars.