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#1439 of 2415 2003 S80 Tire Rotation by tulsahog

Dec 29, 2003 (8:59 am)

The owners manual says to rotate tires each 7500 miles and to rotate front to rear and rear to front but never to criss-cross to other side. The car has 17" Michelins.
 
This is totally different from the recommendations for US cars I have owned. They have been to move rear tires to the front on same side and to criss-cross the front tires to the rear. Also, the US manuals say the first rotation should be at 4-5000 miles, then at 6-8000 mile intervals.
 
I haven't called the dealer to ask if they follow the manual. It seems very few Volvo owners do any of their own maintenance based on the reactions to questions posed to the service dept. I have always done all oil/filter changes and tire rotations. I would bet the tire shops do not follow Volvo's recommendations on tire rotation.
 
Would appreciate any comments on tire rotation procedures and intervals. I had planned to rotate at 5000 miles until seeing the 7500 mile recommendation without any mention of the first one.

#1440 of 2415 Re: 99 - S80 - Battery drain by volvo9980

Dec 29, 2003 (10:32 am)

Battery drain did not happen in the past one week. Not sure what caused it. Planning to go to the dealer to get Alternator checked.
We have been very happy with S80 for the past three years plus.
 
Thanks for your suggestions.

#1441 of 2415 Ignition - '00 S80 2.9 by waustin2

Dec 29, 2003 (1:46 pm)

Sometimes when I turn the key in the ignition the key turns a full rotation before going to the normal start position. Before I get the owner's manual out of the glove box, has anyone else experienced this? Thanks.

#1442 of 2415 Help on Purchase! by newvolvogirl

Dec 30, 2003 (7:56 am)

Interested in '04 S80 "retired loaner" w/ 6K miles. Dealer only offering $1500 f/ depreciation. Has come down to $31K. Good deal? Using invoice of $38K, less $5K dealer incentive, less $1500 f/ depreciation. I feel they should offer more (around $3K f/ dep). Am I correct in thinking this? Any advice is appreciated! Dealer won't even consider Edmunds TMV of $36K.

#1443 of 2415 04 Loaner by volvomax

Dec 30, 2003 (10:07 am)

Dealer has given you everything he has.
6000 miles .20/mile is $1200.
If Edmunds TMV is 36,000 and your getting it for $31000 be happy.

#1444 of 2415 Thanks volvomax by newvolvogirl

Dec 30, 2003 (1:41 pm)

for your input. I'm looking under Edmunds' True Cost to Own (Depreciation) is listed as $8092 for 1st year. Also, IRS tax rates allow $.29/mile. I'm not in a huge hurry to buy, so I will probably wait until the 2005's come out & pick up an '04 then. Again, thanks.

#1445 of 2415 When All the Dealer Has Isn't Enough by davant

Dec 30, 2003 (10:19 pm)

New-V-girl,
 
V-max is right once again. Rejoice, the dealer has given you all they have. You could get what Edmunds considers a good deal at $31K. I was able to pick up a 'fresh' non-demo '04 2.9 for a almost three grand under Eddie's TMV about 8 thou under sticker. Mine depreciates that same 8-grand this year too. If you consider depreciation it's always a loosing battle, cars aren't a good investment.
 
The point of my response is to point out that while you'll be getting a good price on a practically new vehicle with almost a full factory warranty (44K left), you aren't bridging the depreciation gap but are still doing better than your average new car buyer with the additional discount. I'm assuming this is either a T-6 or 2.9 as there are no incentives on the 2.5T. If it's a T-6 it may hold value better than our 2.9 as that engine is now out of production.
 
Favorable financing may be a deciding factor if you can find a bank or CU that offers 3.9%/60, who knows if that'll happen again. Best of luck, keep us (I almost said abreast but that wouldn't be appropriate considering your gender) aware of your decision as maybe we can advise. Happy New Year!

#1446 of 2415 by nvbanker

Dec 31, 2003 (3:16 pm)

When the dealer has given you all he has to give on a demo, you'll come out fine if you keep the car a while. If you're going to sell it inside 3 years, you may as well get a new one.

#1447 of 2415 Ignition - '00 S80 2.9 by waustin2 by edkunkel

Jan 01, 2004 (10:12 pm)

My ignition turned like that for a while. Then it began to sometimes turn and not grab, so that you would have to turn the key several revolutions.
 
So then I had it replaced for a couple hundred bucks.
 
Be sure they order the ignition or lock assembly before you give them your car. They had my car for 2 weeks as they bumbled along. The assemblies are shipped in some slow, secure manner to limit access to thieves. I made the dealer pay for my 2 week rental.

#1448 of 2415 by nvbanker

Jan 02, 2004 (8:12 pm)

That is the one beef I have with our Volvo dealer too! It seems they stock NO parts whatsoever, and every one of them has to be ordered from Sweden, and shipped by rowboat to get here! I thought it was just our dealer. Rather disturbing to find it's not.

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