# #2641: How Cheap is Too Cheap?

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Podcast: [The Best of Car Talk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-best-of-car-talk-482243)
Published: 2026-05-23T07:00:02+00:00
Episode link: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/23/nx-s1-5830405/2641-how-cheap-is-too-cheap
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Michelle and her hubby need a second car but funds are ‘limited’ and she wants to know if it’s possible to get a decent one for $170? Tommy worries that Michelle is overpaying on this episode of the Best of Car Talk. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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