I got a PS pump for about $65 from Erie Vovo.
So...hit them up, get a new pump, do the install when you square away the AC compressor, as it’ll be easy when you’ve got the belt off and it’ll make the access simpler.
Tops, you’re going to be out $80 for new pump, o-ring, and a shim kit, plus a couple hours of your (free) labor.
That gets you through summer.
You’ll want new tires by October in PA anyway. Tires below 6/32” tread depth have reduced snow performance. Below 4/32” they have reduced rain performance. I rarely take tires to the legal limit because of that.
The General Altimax RT43 cost less than $100 each, mounted and installed and do very well year round.
That gets you through the winter.
Don’t worry about what might happen in 40,000 miles. By then, it could be totaled in a crash, have some other problem, or you move on. Cross that bridge when you get to it.
Keeping this car is the most cost-effective thing you can do. And you can do it in small bites.
If you want to rationalize a new car, understand that it’s an emotional decision, not really a financial one.
Current Fleet:
2016 Tundra Crewmax 4WD 1794
2005 MB S600 (126K, Michelin AS4, HPL 0W40)
2005 MB SL600 (55K Michelin AS4, Mobil 1 0W40)
2004 V70R (143K, six speed M66, HPL 5W40)
2004 XC90 (235K, HPL 0W30 Euro)
2002 V70-XC (295K, HPL 0W30 Euro)
2002 V70-T5 (225K, IPD bars, Bilsteins)
2001 V70-T5 (125K, IPD downpipe, cat back and other mods)
1932 Packard Sedan (straight 8, dual sidemounts, original paint and interior, Shell Rotella 15W40)
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