Fix starter or buy a new car?

So I have a 99 Honda Accord that recently wouldn't (or would barely) start. The lights would come on and the car would click but it wouldn't turn over (I think that's the right term). I got it to start eventually and AutoZone said that it was the starter. This car has a bunch of leaks too and I'm pretty sure the transmission is about to go out on it (when leaving a parking spot it sometimes just coasts out and won't kick into gear/get umph). I'm thinking it's time for me to just get a new reliable car and not spend any more money on this (I've spent at least 800 this year on breaks, radiator hoses, etc.). I think I'm done. But I can barely afford a new car payment. It would have to be a used car under 10,000 if I get another one. What would be smarter?

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