Should I trade my Toyota Corolla 03 for a Honda Civic 01?

I've had my 2003 Toyota Corolla for about 2 years and had nothing but problems with it. Right now it won't pass emissions inspection because of the Catalytic Converter code. Mechanics all give me an estimate of around 1500 to get it fixed and I don't have the time or money right now for the repairs.

A local dealer has a 2001 Honda Civic that I really like and I'm thinking about trading. The Civic has 170k, the Corolla 142k. The Civic also comes with safety and emissions stickers ready. I know 01 Civics are known for transmission failure, so should I risk it? I really need a car for work and school As soon as possible and I'm getting desperate.

Any advice on this? Should I ask the dealer if the transmission has already been fixed previously, and will that lesson the chances of it happening again to me?

No get something like a ford, chevy, or gmc pick up.

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