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Jan 12th, 2022, 23:55 | #1 |
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2005 XC70 - beyond economical repair ?
MoT and service today, and it's looking like my 2005 XC70 might have reached it's end at 163k miles.
Front suspension arm (n/s) Both rear shocks Several other odds and ends, including handbrake weakness, brake fluid replace and coolant/antifreeze replace. The garage has quoted £14-1500 - I've used this garage for 7 or 8 years, they've been good and I generally trust them. They also advised that the exhaust back box is on it's last legs, and front discs/pads will need replacing soon. On top of that, I've been concerned for a while (maybe 2000 miles?) that the dual mass flywheel and/or clutch might be failing. I occasionally hear a "cough" when changing gear and have to release the clutch very gently to get a smooth change - very similar to what I experienced on a Mondeo a few years ago, right before DMF failure. I would guess that's easily a £1500 job. I could do some work myself and probably knock £2-300 of the initial bill. That would more or less pay for a pattern exhaust box and front brake parts which I'd be happy to fit. I don't fancy the suspension jobs and certainly not the possible DMF replacement, so that still leaves a definite/immediate £1300 and a probable/soon £1500 - and that's probably more than the car is worth. I've gone around in circles this afternoon/evening but I'm concluding that it's probably time to let it go. It seems a shame - I really like the car. It's generally very tidy and meets all my needs very well. Any thoughts / comments / brilliant ideas before I wave it goodbye ? |
Jan 13th, 2022, 00:51 | #2 |
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I'd take a good look at the cost and availability of a suitable replacement before condemming it.
Good second-hand cars are at a premium and some stuff is selling for prices that would have been unheard of a year ago. It may not be that easy or cheap to find another at present, if you like the car and it meets your needs and will continue to do so those are points in favour of keeping it. The question of whether it's worthwile to spend more than the car is worth on repairing it is an interesting one. Suppose you spend £3000 on getting all the jobs done and the rest of the vehicle is sound. Those jobs will stay done for quite a long time before they need doing again and you've avoided having to spend probably considerably more on an unknown quantity in the form of a replacement car. If you can do a significant amount of the work yourself then that will help bring the cost down to say nothing of the satisfaction to be gained. On the other hand if the car is in poor condition and there are a string of other jobs waiting in the wings, then it's time to part company. Ultimately it's your decision; just don't be hasty. Martin |
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Jan 13th, 2022, 07:11 | #3 |
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Can you find another XC or large estate of equal provenance without any faults for £1500?
If you can, then buy it. If not, then financially it is worth repairing. However, whether you really want to pay to repair it may be another thing entirely. Only you can decide that one. My 2 cents...£1500 is less than 3 monthly repayments on a large new car, so in your position I would probably repair it.
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Jan 13th, 2022, 10:49 | #4 |
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I'd agree with the others on here, in that a lot depends on the condition of the car and what you are planning on replacing it with.
If £3000 gives you an A1 car with no other expected issues, that could be seen as decent value, compared with spending £3000 on something similar but unknown to you, that you could end up having to spend on. However for a car of that age and mileage there's no guarantee you won't have further bills, and you could be in the same position in a year, so it's still a gamble keeping what you have. If you're planning on buying something a lot newer, you'd expect it to be more reliable, with fewer unexpected bills, but there's obviously more initial outlay, and right now is an expensive time to be buying a car, but who knows when/if the market will drop. So no "brilliant ideas", probably just the same thoughts that have been running around your head. |
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Jan 13th, 2022, 19:15 | #5 |
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Thanks all.
Having slept on it, thought some more, read the very useful replies here and thought some more again, I've decided to get the work done / do the work and keep the car. I'm very much looking forward to getting it back next week and hopefully it will be with me for another few years. |
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Jan 13th, 2022, 19:37 | #6 |
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If you are confident enough to change brake pads, believe me you can do all the jobs you mention yourself too! Type sirobb volvo into YouTube and check out the content that Simon (cheshired5 on this Forum) has on there. The Guy is an absolute Diamond Geezer & has helped umpteen members here.
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Not sure wether to keep and repair or break for spares. I have been reading the replies and I love the P2 V70 D5 so would buy another but would I inherit problems? I would never get another OR that’s for sure.
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Jan 23rd, 2022, 12:45 | #9 |
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fix it 163k is nothing for one of these cars . those jobs should have been sorted as they seem like a lot all in one go . when folk ignore small jobs they compound in to a big one fix one at a time there is nothing to difficult on your list . get the clutch done at an independant.
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