Comments on: Sell My Volvo?

By: Stephen Skory

Stephen Skory — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:46:46 +0000

For history’s sake, one of my tires developed a fast flat spontaneously while parked a few days ago. I wanted to drive the car and the tire was completely flat, after not touching the car for a while. Things are falling apart!

By: steve

steve — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:09:44 +0000

keep it.
yours is the only car that will comfortably haul 4 idiots with mountain bikes to san juan or noble or elfin … and stone.
(not a serious comment)

By: Jen

Jen — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:07:33 +0000

Kris and I have multiple cars but mainly just use the one. Melissa’s car is bigger than ours and we fit two bikes plus all of our camping stuff in it. I don’t think the hitch rack is that expensive (we haven’t installed it yet).
If you would end up with a second used car, it might be more hassle. You already know what the problems are with the volvo. The new car might have issues you don’t know about yet.
I also agree if you keep it, lose the collision.

By: Mike T

Mike T — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:53:29 +0000

I’d say, keep it for now. Nothing seriously wrong, it’s paid for, and it’s solid. Having two vehicles gives you some flexibility. We got by with one car in early years but it was a nuisance, and I was constantly borrowing a truck from one friend or another for various chores.

By: Stephen Skory

Stephen Skory — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:37:26 +0000

Yes, I would have to figure something about bikes and Melissa’s car. I could use some of the parts I already have on her car, but I’m not sure how much could be reused. Hrm…

By: Ron Ruggles

Ron Ruggles — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:35:25 +0000

Hi Stephen, Since you asked. Keep the car. It’s paid for. Except for a few minor issues that are easily resolved it’s in good conditioin. Twelve years and less than 200K miles, it’s just broken in. Ditch the collision coverage. If you can stay collision free for a few years you will be money ahead. 12 years is NOT old. I drove the Chevy pick up from ’65 to ’97 and David drove it two more years beyond that. It’s a great vehicle for carring around a bunch of stuff, bikes, people, et al. When camping, and it rains, plenty of room to sleep in dry place What are you going to do with the $4K that’s going to give you more utils? That’s it IMHO. Take care, Ron

By: Kristin

Kristin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:18:02 +0000

You don’t mention how you will get your bikes into Melissa’s car. You and your dad put on that amazing rack on the Volvo — will you have to buy a hitch and rack for the back of Melissa’s (hundreds of dollars) or get new rack to the top (same cost)?

Why don’t you try living without your car for two weeks — only use Melissa’s and see how it works out.

I’m thinking of selling my little Volvo too. Z doesn’t need it at school — not the best car to use for long drives since it’s a ’68. Rowan can drive my MDX and learn to drive a stick on Brent’s Boxster. It’s so cute though…. Still, I never drive it — maybe once a month. That is just silly!