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[quote=Anonymous]We have a 2006 Volvo xc90, which was a gift last year, that has 106,000 miles on it and needs work. We figure its the beginning of the end, and it's too big for us anyway. Gets terrible mileage, which I hate. Took it to car max, they said trade in value was $5000. We have two young kids, and do short urban commutes, plus long trips up and down the east coast several times a year. In the last 12 months, we put on 15,000 miles. We're looking at Prius wagon, subaru outback, and Jetta wagon tdi. We like them all, but they're all in the mid $20k (assuming we get a 2011 or 2012 model), and that would leave us w a $300 + car payment, which we can afford, but not by very much. I want this next car to be one that really lasts us. We just gave up our 2001 subaru last year. Loved it. Any thoughts? Do I throw a few grand at the Volvo and suck up the fuel costs in order to avoid a big car payment for 5 years? Or, is it time to suck it up and have a car payment?[/quote]
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