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#9993 of 10002 Re: Volvos--I would Avoid [art234] by amerjam Nov 18, 2009 (4:21 am)
Replying to: art234 (Apr 24, 2009 12:49 pm) We have just eaten $5000 replacing the transmission on our S-80. We have had Volvo's all our lives and this is a first. It's a 2004 and we contacted Volvo of America, but they would only give limited assistance. Something isn't right here. We have never experienced this problem through the years. You would think that since we go religiously for service that a company such as this would have been more helpful. Sadly, I am no longer impressed with these cars - the track record is out the window. Replies to this message: rayainsw (Nov 18, 2009 8:41 am) qbrozen (Nov 18, 2009 10:23 am) rayainsw (Nov 18, 2009 10:53 am) qbrozen (Nov 18, 2009 11:58 am) rayainsw (Nov 20, 2009 9:30 am) tlong (Nov 21, 2009 7:46 pm) rayainsw (Nov 22, 2009 6:27 am) jimbres (Nov 22, 2009 6:55 am)
#9994 of 10002 Re: Volvos--I would Avoid [amerjam] by rayainsw Nov 18, 2009 (8:41 am)
Replying to: amerjam (Nov 18, 2009 4:21 am) What miles? [ Edit: And what model \ motor ? ] Assuming that you are out of MFR warranty period, 4 years \ 50,000 miles, - just curious - what exactly did you expect from Volvo? - Ray Drove several Volvos many miles - back to a PV544 in College..
#9995 of 10002 Re: Volvos--I would Avoid [amerjam] by qbrozen Nov 18, 2009 (10:23 am)
Replying to: amerjam (Nov 18, 2009 4:21 am) In case you haven't already read, the T6 uses a GM transmission and is prone to failures. I would dump the car ASAP. Replies to this message: rayainsw (Nov 18, 2009 10:53 am) qbrozen (Nov 18, 2009 11:58 am)
#9996 of 10002 dump it ? Re: Volvos--I would Avoid [qbrozen] by rayainsw Nov 18, 2009 (10:53 am)
Replying to: qbrozen (Nov 18, 2009 10:23 am) "I would dump the car ASAP. " Well - just having put $5K into a car worth something like $10-$12K - and having replaced the trouble-prone component, I'm not sure that is the most prudent course... - Ray Out $5K, I think I'd keep it and hope to amass a few more $$s before changing cars... Replies to this message: qbrozen (Nov 18, 2009 11:58 am)
#9997 of 10002 Re: dump it ? Re: Volvos--I would Avoid [rayainsw] by qbrozen Nov 18, 2009 (11:58 am)
Replying to: rayainsw (Nov 18, 2009 10:53 am) well, ok, I was overstating it a bit. Yes, with a new trans, I would hold it for a while, but not TOO long.   Oh, and its only worth maybe $8k on a trade. I wouldn't have spent $5k on it in the first place. But that's me.
#9998 of 10002 Re: Volvos--I would Avoid [amerjam] by rayainsw Nov 20, 2009 (9:30 am)
Replying to: amerjam (Nov 18, 2009 4:21 am) "Member Since: November 18, 2009 " And only this one post. Oh, well.... My point here was only that the mfr wty is [ whatever it is ] and I would NOT expect the mfr to pay for the full cost of any major repair past the terms. Else why set terms? Just my 0.2 gallons worth... - Ray Personally, would not have a Volvo [ or any other car ] past the mfr mty.... Replies to this message: tlong (Nov 21, 2009 7:46 pm) rayainsw (Nov 22, 2009 6:27 am) jimbres (Nov 22, 2009 6:55 am)
#9999 of 10002 2011 Nissan Fuga officially release in Japan 19 Nov by james27 Nov 20, 2009 (3:36 pm)
On the Nissan home site, they posted a press release on the new Fuga, which will be the new 2010 Infiniti M when it hits the US in March. While there have been pictures floating around, these show the (Japanese) production car and discusses some of the new stuff available in the car. The (real) silver powder used in the finish of the wood give it an elegant look. They use active noise-cancelling technology to quiet the cabin. One speaker in each door panel and one on the rear deck. It's incorporated with the Bose stereo. That's one thing I really don't like on my 2006 M, the sound level is still annoying on a long (boring) trip on the interstate after spending about $1k on adding noise mats (Dynamat) to the whole thing except for the roof. Anyway, you can read it yourself at http://press.nissan-global.com/EN/CORPORATE/report2009.html#091119
#10000 of 10002 Re: Volvos--I would Avoid [rayainsw] by tlong Nov 21, 2009 (7:46 pm)
Replying to: rayainsw (Nov 20, 2009 9:30 am) Personally, would not have a Volvo [ or any other car ] past the mfr mty....   Cool! You can prop up the economy and the automakers, and I can get a well-depreciated luxury sedan for less money and get 100K miles out of it. Replies to this message: rayainsw (Nov 22, 2009 6:27 am) jimbres (Nov 22, 2009 6:55 am)
#10001 of 10002 Re: Volvos--I would Avoid [tlong] by rayainsw Nov 22, 2009 (6:27 am)
Replying to: tlong (Nov 21, 2009 7:46 pm) "Cool! You can prop up the economy and the automakers, and I can get a well-depreciated luxury sedan for less money and get 100K miles out of it."   I live to serve... - Ray Doing my part to 'prop up the economy'. With [ extended ] mfr wty to past where I will likely sell or trade...
#10002 of 10002 Re: Volvos--I would Avoid [tlong] by jimbres Nov 22, 2009 (6:55 am)
Replying to: tlong (Nov 21, 2009 7:46 pm) Agreed. So many people don't understand that post-warranty repairs generally cost less than new car depreciation.

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