Hi Scotty and friends,

I have a 2006 Volvo V70 AWD that is getting old and needs a lot of attention lately. I mostly DIY all the repairs and love to extract parts for the scrapyard when possible. Obviously, sometimes I have to get new or OEM. The latest problem is sometime of bucking, only once in a while, randomly. The engine light comes on, and then goes away after a day or 2. The OBD@ tells me there is high pressure in the fuel rail, Changes the pressure sensor, cleaned the MAF.... was better for a bit, but it comes back.

Anyway... still investigating the possible causes 🙁

But that was not the real question... just an intro. Since the car is getting older (15 years, 180000 miles),  I have to start thinking about the next car. I will retire in 1.5 years and planning to buy a car that will last me another 15 years. 

I love larger station wagons and hate most SUVs because I don't feel connected to the road. I also love space to carry things and I also have a larger dog.

What vehicles would you recommend? Something I can fix myself long term and avoid the stealership when sensible and possible.

Lease or buy? ... I think buy unless there is a 0% finance and the value at the end of the term is acceptable.  

For 2020, there is the Volvo V60, the Mercedes C class wagon, The Audi A4 quattro... any others? Or maybe I have to move on and go for a Lexus SUV.

Comments and opinions are welcome. I love to drive (petrol head) and I'm always disappointed when I try or test and SUV. Maybe I did not find the right one yet.

Claude from Montreal, Canada