Another random thought — KBB says the private party value of my car is $1,490. I’d probably spend ($1490 - $277) $1213 on it without even a second thought. And probably more, if, say, it needs a clutch, after just a little thought.

When it develops structural rust — no. It’s going to the crusher.

-BTC

'98 V70 T5 213K mi., 5-speed manual, original clutch, cold weather package, factory HD suspension (1998 only), front IPD stabilizer bar, Volvo strut tower brace and skidplate, XC grill, C70 jewel E-Codes, V-1, Lidatek, IPD stuff, JB Weld, Original Duck Tape, sand, dog hair, zip-ties, Mobil-1 since new.