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When might one say goodbye to one’s aging XC90?Views : 563 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. |
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