To make a very long story short, I have a 2009 Volvo C30 that has been in the dealer around 15 times for various warranty repairs. Some minor, some critical (including no starts, and stalling at highway speeds, wheels needing replacement, HVAC system complete failures, fuel pump, tank, and control module replacement, battery replacement, etc).
Recently out of Warranty (53000 miles, on a 50000 mile warranty) I've found several very expensive failures:
-Front spring and struts need to be replaced $1500
-O2 sensor needs to be replaced for around $400
-Passenger door doesn't shut on cold days $????
-Severe buzzing from HVAC $????
-Windshield Seal failed causing water to enter cabin $500 repair
-Brakes worn out, $500 in parts
I'm all for fixing / maintaining cars myself. But at this point I cannot keep up with the repairs as fast as the failures are coming!
Brakes were last week's project, O2 sensor this week's project. I can't keep up!
I have a few ideas...
-I'm going to consult with Volvo on extending my warranty? Or possibly buying the vehicle back.
-Sell the vehicle and lease a vehicle
-Sell the vehicle and buy another used (despite the irrationality of it, I'm very fearful of another used car)
-Deal with the problems and suck it up, hoping the car doesn't explode at some point in the future.
Input? Ideas? Suggestions? Face punching?
As key notes,
I drive around 9000 miles / year, the car is paid off, and kbb is $17500. I have no non mortgage debt, and I'm at a 60% savings rate. I am a car guy and love cars. If I did not discover MMM I would probably be leasing a Maserati right now.
Thanks ahead of time