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#129 of 900 Re: 2004 XC90 T6 [pmwri] by pmwri

Jan 03, 2009 (5:17 pm)

Replying to: pmwri (Dec 22, 2008 8:00 pm)
Here is an update from my 12/21/2008 initial post:
 
Updated the software, cost $238. All lights have been cleared, service tech at dealership says it is ready to go. I picked it up on 12/27/2008.
 
Leave dealership and drive to CarMax to determine trade in price. For my 4 year old, $46k+, 62K mile high end XC90 T6 I was offered $9000! If I had a non-turbo it would have been worth more!!! Remember, we paid extra for the T6!!!!!
 
On my drive home, the engine started running very rough and the check engine light came on. So I took it back to the dealership and had the service rep ride along with me while my wife talked with the Service Manager.
 
Upon my return the service manager asks the service rep if he thinks that it is the "tranny". Rep says that it is slipping and has a grinding noise, most likely a new tranny needed. Don't stop reading because you will NOT believe this!
 
 Service Mgr says to Rep, "go ahead and cover the entire transmission replacement, parts & labor under the dealership/Volvo good will budget!!!" That is right, then entire costs.
 
So here I sit, waiting for them to call and let me know that my SUV is ready, with one bit of advice. Stay calm, don't yell, use postings from this site to help make your case and then just camp out in the Service Managers office until they agree.
 
Good Luck everyone!

#130 of 900 Re: 2004 T6 Transmission Rebuild [peppergurl] by db2814

Jan 03, 2009 (9:07 pm)

Replying to: peppergurl (Jan 03, 2009 4:42 pm)
Hi: I own a 2003 XC90 as well and it has 154,000 km on it. I think this works out to 90k in miles. I live in Ottawa, ON Canada and am having some engine issues at this time.
What were your symptoms with regards to the tranny needing to be replaced for the first time. Did you change your tranny fluid once per year?
 
Thanks.

#131 of 900 Re: 2004 XC90 T6 [pmwri] by qbrozen

Jan 04, 2009 (8:20 am)

Replying to: pmwri (Jan 03, 2009 5:17 pm)
Its great they are covering it! congrats!
 
few comments, though...
 
Leave dealership and drive to CarMax to determine trade in price. For my 4 year old, $46k+, 62K mile high end XC90 T6 I was offered $9000! If I had a non-turbo it would have been worth more!!! Remember, we paid extra for the T6!!!!!
 
Your vehicle is 5 years old. There was no non-turbo in '04.
Did you really pay full retail for it? All SUVs have taken a resale bath, unfortunately.

#132 of 900 Volvo XC-90 Transmission (6 cyl) by pritchett

Jan 05, 2009 (12:44 pm)

I bought my 2003 XC-90 new (it was the first one they came out with) and this should have been a first warning. I paid top dollar...NO consideration was given for any sort of discount. I have just over 108,000 miles on it and literally have spent over $20,000.00 on "repairs". I should have turned it in as a lemon but didn't . I bought the extended warranty and did use it several times but it has expired. I have had oil leaks,
noisy sounds as though the car is falling apart, had to replace the brakes many times, tires for this vehicle are more expensive than they would have been with other cars, bearing, shocks, you name it...this piece of junk has been in and out of the Volvo dealership time and time again (and usually was kept and driven by managers
for a week or two at a time) to "locate" the problem. They problem at the time would supposedly be "fixed" but would not stay "fixed". Now the transmission needs to be replaces. I have been quoted $4,500.00 and I have no assurance that they would put a good one in. PLUS, the check engine light is on so no telling what else they would "find" that needed attention. I have had the car serviced properly and at this point I probably have close to $70,000.00 invested in this pile of junk. If I pop another $4,500.00 or more in it, what will happen next and how long will I be able to drive it without spending more money? MY RECOMMENDATION WOULD BE TO ANY OF YOU CONSIDERING BUYING A VOLVO XC-90, DON'T DO IT!!! I should have bought a Honda! Kevin

#133 of 900 Re: 2004 T6 Transmission Rebuild [jacostello] by jacostello

Jan 05, 2009 (9:32 pm)

Replying to: jacostello (Jan 01, 2009 9:42 pm)
OK Everyone, I posted the images to my "Carspace" hopefully they can helpful.

#134 of 900 Re: 2004 T6 Transmission Rebuild [jacostello] by steve_ HOST

Jan 05, 2009 (9:44 pm)

Replying to: jacostello (Jan 05, 2009 9:32 pm)
Perfect!
 
Here's the direct link.
 
If anyone has trouble viewing the small text, save the photo to your computer (usually right click, save as) and then open it in a viewer that lets you expand the size. Or try enlarging the font in your browser (Tools > View > Zoom)

#135 of 900 Re: 2004 T6 Transmission Rebuild [jacostello] by jtallen14

Jan 07, 2009 (10:28 am)

Replying to: jacostello (Jan 01, 2009 9:42 pm)
would you mind sending pdf scans to tallen14gmail.com. The transmission check message just came on this week and thanks for sharing your story.

#136 of 900 Re: 2004 T6 Transmission Rebuild [jtallen14] by jacostello

Jan 09, 2009 (1:19 am)

Replying to: jtallen14 (Jan 07, 2009 10:28 am)
Click the link in message 134 and they are all there for you.

#137 of 900 transmission service urgent by kag1

Jan 14, 2009 (9:52 am)

The light came on this past Monday evening. The car was not shifting correctly in auto or manual, but I made it home (85,000 mi). Thank goodness I found this website before I called the dealer. Brought the car in on Tues. They recommended just a fluid flush because it was low and dirty. I asked them if that was going to fix the slipping and they said it might. I told them to go ahead with it thinking that it might buy me a little bit of time to figure out how to get a new transmission paid for. While I was waiting I went up to the counter to discuss new transmissions. They told me they would replace it with a brand new one, same kind, with a warranty of 12 months. A total cost of $6700.00 plus tax, includes radiator,cooling lines, trans cooler. I asked them if the dealer or Volvo was going to cover any or all of the costs--they said this is what they do--I pay the full amount and then they send all the paperwork to Volvo. They said Volvo is usually pretty good about it. I know I may have only a few days or a few months before the transmission goes, but I don't think I want to pay all that money up front and then wait and see. I would appreciate any comments, suggestions, advice,....thanks

#138 of 900 Re: transmission service urgent [kag1] by peppergurl

Jan 14, 2009 (12:10 pm)

Replying to: kag1 (Jan 14, 2009 9:52 am)
My transmission has gone out twice in the last 13 months. First in Dec. 2007 at 48K, then in Aug. 2008 at 56K. My warranty expired only 3 months before the transmission went out the first time and Volvo paid for the parts only. I paid $1400 for the labor. The second time the transmission went it was under the 12 month warranty. My car is driving without slippage for the last 3 months. I am hoping that this time it will last. Some place on this website I read that they are now replacing the transmission with a Japanese one which would obvisously be much better than the GM transmission. It would not hurt to ask what kind of transmission they will be using. I hope this helped some. Good luck.

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