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When might one say goodbye to one’s aging XC90?Views : 564 Replies : 9Users Viewing This Thread : |
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Feb 16th, 2019, 14:36 | #1 |
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When might one say goodbye to one’s aging XC90?
Apologies if inappropriate thread, am new here & struggling with a tiny phone screen but keen to get some answers.
I have a wonderful and well loved 54 plate auto XC90. She’s my first and I am not incredibly well off. She’s due MOT this week. I already know:- ECU requires replacing (permanent intermittent wipers, alarm sensor corroded) £1000 plus. Key stuck in ignition - new cable? Open diode on/in alternator new Alt. £350+ Handbrake cable at taughtest - new cable? Transmission service light on - alternator? Slips, as when a clutch slips on a manual. Lots of little bits wrong, handle ends popped off, rear seat sticks and won’t fold. Not overly worried about these bits as they don’t affect A-B travel & for £1800 for a beastt I wasn’t expecting perfection! Just had a new battery (no blowers & CD player locked). These are just the bits I know of! When purchased, prevoius owner’s dad had serviced the car and alternator issues had been discovered. I’ve had it repaired (Nov but now same troubles) and I believe they also did. So in my head I’m looking at £2,500 bill. To buy another at this cost, I’m just buying someone else’s troubles? Help and/or advice greatly appreciated! I really want to keep the beast but at what point does one stop forking out? Last edited by MetXC90; Feb 16th, 2019 at 14:39. |
Feb 16th, 2019, 17:03 | #2 |
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Are these main dealer prices?
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Feb 16th, 2019, 17:18 | #3 |
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Get a quote to do what it needs to stay on the road, then make your decision, if it's a much loved car that you really want to keep AND if there's nothing major waiting in the wings to jump out and surprise you you may have to accept that you MAY not do much better swapping it for another. Good luck.
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Feb 17th, 2019, 15:12 | #4 |
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Hi
@TheThong ~ Yes, local Volvo garage, right opposite my workplace. ECU is biggest query, aware the rest can be done elsewhere to fit budget, just all come on top of MOT. @Whippy ~ it’s an old car, not innocent to the costs and would prefer to keep than swap out. Just, how far does one go? @XC90Mk1 ~ I live and work in rural areas and additionally look after children hence seats. The vehicle was a choice and has cost me less than £500 plus tyres in 18mths so feeling balanced about cost. Just curious really how far does one go before a car becomes scrap or parts? A year or so on I can upgrade, still the plan. Last edited by MetXC90; Feb 17th, 2019 at 15:19. |
Feb 17th, 2019, 18:12 | #5 |
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A lot can go wrong. But 2.5k pounds will never buy any car problem free.
You could buy another Volvo for that money, virtually problem free or problem cheap to fix. |
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Feb 17th, 2019, 20:08 | #7 |
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If you go a specialist garage you could get a ECU repaired or replaced a lot cheaper. My bro in law got his A8 ecu replaced for a second hand one for about £400 with fitting and programming. Think his electronic handbrake was reprogrammed with that as well.
Bit if Google and a few phone calls can save a lot of money.
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Feb 17th, 2019, 22:33 | #8 |
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Look up ECU testing and give them a call. They are very reasonable and will test then report then repair as necessary.
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I am far from rich but the thought of a £2500 bill whilst annoying does not phase me as I see it as a given when you start running cars like this. It’s a bit like the range river forums full of people asking about 4 k bills. But one, service it and pay the money if it goes wrong. You are looking at a 40k car so if it don’t need 2.5k spent this year it probably will soon. |
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