When do you decide that your car is too much of a money-pit and trade it in?

When do you decide that your car is too much of a money-pit and trade it in?
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answer:For me, as soon as the ludicrous thought of using this crosses my mind. Is the Volvo a diesel? I hate seeing a good Volvo wagon go.. they’re great cars. How’s the engine/trans?
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