Hey all,

I’ve been a member of OzVolvo for a while but this is my first post here. I’m looking for a biased opinion from fellow Volvo appreciators in to keep my beloved 2002 V70 2.4t from getting the axe. Admin, please let me know if I have categorised this post incorrectly.

I’ll try keep this brief.

A little over two years ago I bought the car from a fellow in Sydney who’d only bought it to drive while he waited on a new car to be delivered. I knew nothing about V70s and thought I’d take a chance as it suited my needs perfectly.

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It’s spacious, comfortable, relatively quick. Since then I’ve put almost 50,000km on it, and it’s starting to show. Over my ownership I’ve spend many thousands on repairs, and was happy to do so given the cheap price I bought it for. Along with full servicing every 10,000km, these repairs included a new radiator, new spark plugs/leads after a misfire developed, new front sway bar and a few other things that escape my mind. Most recently there was a leak in the cam shaft seal and the timing belt and water pump were replaced to resolve that issue. Immediately after that work was done, the car was hard starting and had a rough idle, so I took it back to the mechanic thinking timing hadn’t been set properly, but it now is throwing a code that indicates the crank angle sensor isn’t functioning (I’ll post a photo of the receipt below). On top of this, there is an oil leak and some hoses need replacing. It’s also booked in at an auto electrician to have the a/c compressor replaced next week.

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I’m no mechanic, nor do I have unlimited funds to continue paying someone to work on this car. Also I was advised by my mechanic that it might be a smart idea to move this car on. The trouble is, I love the damn thing so much. It’s been the best car I’ve owned in terms of function, comfort and looks. I’m aware that the upkeep of an old car can be rough for the bank account, but this seems never ending…

Could anyone provide any advise on my situation here, or is anyone interested in buying it?? Hah!

Thanks for your time reading this guys,

cheers

Cormac

So then I must ask, was this a vehicle-induced problem or a man-induced one?

It seems a coincidence to me that the mechanical complaint only began after

The mechanic carried out the work. Why then, would he suggest you sell the car, after all this money was spent and not before? I am a mechanic and I cannot understand the intent.

Keep the car, but find a better mechanic

    ramrod Thanks for reading. Yeah I was considering this… I’ve just had a good relationship with this particular mechanic, but I’m going to seek some second opinions!

    After a good sleep I’m committed to keeping the thing on the road!

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