Trade or Sell a Volvo 240 for a Benz?

[JonathanLA]

Maybe against my own best judgement, I am considering selling/trading my 1988 Volvo 240 and purchase a MBZ Diesel. I'm driving a reliable car/tank which has been in the family for 20 years owned by my mother who passed away 3 years ago, and now its my daily driver. I was at the dealer when she bought it and I know what I'm dealing with.

But, I'm all for the cause of owning a diesel and running it on Biodiesel. I just can't get myself to make a move because as I've read on these forums, you don't know what you're getting, and the cost of ownership can be expensive.

With my car, I know that I'll have the occational $300 dollar repair, but all systems are go and its a great car. I don't really have the cash to maintain a problematic Benz. Do I stay with old reliable or make the plundge?

Cars are like women. Some are high maintaince and others are reliable and dependable.

Do any of you have an opinion?