Just remember the rule with selling used cars, the car automatically increases in value for every new part, repair made SO it's now worth whatever you paid for it PLUS all those costly repairs. Just add it all up, put it on Ebay and you'll soon get every penny back.

Yeah man, I hate that when my pistons tighten up from lack of sugar. I pour a 10lb bag into my tank every gas fill just to keep the gas sweet tasting, yum! It also helps make your exhaust smell sweet too and the guy tailgating me everyday then doesn't keep flipping me off due to smelly exhaust.

If all mechanics were like yours, we would still be riding horses.
Buy a new car and ditch the "mechanic".
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(1975 164, 1995 854T, 1998 V70R)

Good Tip! For these winter months good to throw in towel, extra blanket (even some old sweat pants & socks), flashlight and a snack to hold you over if winter weather stands you somewhere.

Seriously, if your mechanic charged 3 grand to replace AC compressor then find a new mechanic. Compressor costs under $500 ($375 + $49 for drier) at fcpgroton.com), labor should be a few hours and replacement should have been well under $1000.

Likewise 2 grand for CV boots, struts and t-belt probably close to twice what my mechanic would charge.

Yes our 850s require maintenance (and I have a '93), but sounds like there are better places to get it then you are going to.

I have some swamp land in Iraq that I will sell you for cheap, even if you're not interested.
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1998 S70 T5 Emarald Green Metallic, 2004 V70 2.5T Ruby Red, Previous Owner of Black '94 850 Turbo Wagon. My cars have been running so well lately they've got me worried.

Hi.
This a great forum for Volvophiles. Don`t bother us with this nonsense!!!!!!!!!!!!!