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2358 messages, Last post on Nov 16, 2009 at 1:57 PM
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Replying to: qbrozen (Jun 16, 2009 6:02 am) |
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Replying to: cet1st (Jun 15, 2009 6:49 pm)
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Replying to: david3299 (May 08, 2009 9:04 am)
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Replying to: johnlow (Jun 26, 2009 2:21 pm) Good Luck!!
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Replying to: volvowalt13 (Jun 26, 2009 6:16 pm) |
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FYI According to the Volvo rep (who I spoke with today), 2009 S80 outside mirrors have a deactivated motor (we did not address earlier years). In Europe they have the motors activated to retrack the mirrors. At the dealer (parts) you must request the $30 software and pay service (labor cost) for activation. |
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Replying to: volvomax (Jun 16, 2009 10:56 am) |
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I am contemplating purchasing a 1999 with 114,000. My mechanic says it's in excellent condition. Since I'm a mortgage broker I'm very tight for money and I'm concerned that if it has a problem it will cost me a fortune to fix. Am I better off with a newer Japanese vanilla car? Help!
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Replying to: jean007 (Jul 24, 2009 7:50 pm) I think your concern is spot on if you plan on servicing it at a Volvo dealer. If you have a reasonable private mechanic maybe that's ok. I bought an 02 S80 T6 about a year ago for my teenage son to drive. I was principally concerned about safety and it has cost alot more than my Honda and Toyota for routine maintenance (which I always have done at a dealer). I took the Volvo in last week for a $65 oil change and walked out paying $374. My next service at 105,750 includes the timing belt and is priced at $1,400. It is a beautiful car and fun to drive!! Also, I believe 1999 was the first year so you may want to research that. I recall in my research not wanting to get an S80 1999 or 2000 because I believe there were posts about trans and electric issues. Hope this helps and again, it's just MHO, but I think your concerns are valid. Good luck.
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Replying to: irishcasey (Jul 25, 2009 5:01 am) Thanks for your very detailed response. (Bond indeed - is my age showing?) I do have a good mechanic. Volvo quoted me $1,200 for a timing belt and 2 mechanics quoted 400 and 500 respectively. I also have detailed service records and they don't mention electrical issues. Because of my business I have to drive something semi-respectible and a rust-dripping, exhaust belching junker just won't do.. I also only put about 5-6,000 miles on a car each year. I'm really torn since I've never purchased a used car before. I really appreciate your feedback, Mr. Irish. Thanks again |
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