Boy, you seldom get this much agreement...

You're at that terrible "choice point" where you are experiencint a sudden rush of expensive repairs, and that makes any sane person stand back and think.

But if you look at it from the perspective that you're seeing here, you really aren't suffering any repairs, averaged over a period of time, that are unreasonable. You've just been spoiled by your car's overall reliability.

These things that have needed attention are things that will always occur during such a long vehicle life. The longevity of the parts is such that most of them simply went a looong way. Now they have to be replaced.

If you like the car, if you're comfortable in it, if the engine runs well and isn't consuming oil, if the fuel mileage is still good and the tranny is in good shape, what will you get that would better serve your needs for a lower cost?

The best points about Volvo ownership are the safety and reliable performance that they provide. The worst point is that it costs a few bucks to replace things when they finally wear out.

I'd have a pro give it a real good going over too see if there's anything catastrophic looming on the horizon. If there isn't, I'd keep it for another year and then revisit the issue.


Marty
'96 855T