Hello, about a month ago my trusty little 93 Subaru AWD wagon with 250,000 miles was involved in an accident and I had to get a new car. Previous to the Suby I owned an 86 Volvo 240 wagon that had approximately 400,000 miles on it before I sold it, still in running condition (barely). This time I picked up a 2000 VolvoV70XC with 164,000 miles for $1200, knowing I would be putting some $ into it but not expecting the amount it has already cost me. True, a lot of the work is related to neglected maintenance, but since I am not a mechanic I may have made a very costly mistake. I am wondering if I should continue to spend $ to replace the motor mounts, CV joints, control arms, strut mounts, and front cam seals, or just cut my losses now before putting in another $2000 and get a newer car with the dreaded associated car payments. If by doing the rest of the work I can reasonably expect to get another 100,000 miles out of this car then it might be worth it to me. However, if that is unheard of for these cars then I think I should just sell it now at a loss now before dumping more $ into it. Suggestions? Here is the big list of what has been done to the car within the last year:
$1200 car
Work previous owner had recently done:
New tires
New battery
Ignition coil
Spark plugs + wiring
Rear brake pads and rotors replaced
Heater core replaced
Turbo hose replaced
Shop service I just had done:
$1800: check engine light came on 1st week
Pcv breather box replaced
Thermostat replaced
Throttle module replaced
Rear cam seal replaced
Oil filler cap replaced
$380: discovered awd not working in snow, 2nd week
viscous coupling
$550
timing belt & water pump
$500
ignition and key
DIY:
$200
Pick n pull scrapyard and other various parts
Front turn signal light: repaired
Fog lights and bulbs replaced
Windshield washer squirter repaired
Window switch: replaced, repaired
Radio lights: replaced
Fuel door: modified
Cup holder: repaired
Hood latch: repaired cable and left hood latch
Front middle hood latch: replaced
Bottom dash panel replaced, modified
Middle dashboard vent: replaced
Rear door panel: replaced clips
Door lights: replaced, bulbs replaced
Headlight wiper arm replaced
Headlight wiper blades replaced
Shift knob button lubricated
Interior bolt hole covers: replaced
Rear speaker grilles replaced
Hood rubber bumpers replaced
Floor mat tab: replaced
Locking gas cap installed
Hole in front bumper filled, covered
Headlight bulbs replaced
License plate lightbulbs replaced
License plate frames: replaced, repaired
License plates: changed
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