I've had this great car for 10 years now (bought as a Volvo pre-owned). It's been the best Volvo I've ever had, and I've had many, for many reasons. However, with 160k on the clock I have some decisions to make as the following are imminent expenses:

1) A/C. Massive leak under car - you can see the coolant's dye all over the under side of the car, right near where the evap would be, so I assume like most s70's it's time has come. When first charged, the compressor works and it cools just fine, but only lasted 2 days. I'm told this will be $1200-ish.

2) Control Arm and Tie Rod needs to be replaced (other side done last year). $400

3) I smell coolant when the heat is on in the winter and I lose a little coolant - heater core, $xxx.00?

4) Needs brakes, plugs, assorted other stuff, $500 or so.

So, basically I'm looking at putting about as much as the car is worth into it. Doesn't make sense I guess, but the car has been a great car. Guess I'm just wondering when you "call it" you know?

I'm looking at getting perhaps an 08-09 S60 or S80, love buying these cars with a few thousand on them and saving as much as that in cash.

Aren't these cars great?