sell the mopar. save the $$ for an emergency fund. deal with the volvo and get your life back on track. you don't have the resources to be playing with anything that takes $$ from food, housing and utilities.
good luck
One problem - the Volvo is my wife's car....She works during the day and I work during the night. I want to sell the car before I move back to Rhode Island in June of 2012 because I'd rather have a Volvo - even if it's old.
And you're right...I'm not going to eat just because my car needs something...That's stressful...I mean think about it - there's something wrong with your car...Instantaneously you think "Oh ****, this is going to interfere with my food,shelter and utilities." *BOOM* your anxiety goes through the roof and now you have to troubleshoot the car? Lol even the best mechanic is going to screw that one up.
Too bad you live a state away. Give me three hours and $80(for the pertronics) and I'll have that thing running sweet. Especially if you have that crap lean burn carburation system.