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Replying to: pmwri (Jan 03, 2009 4:17 pm) 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. |
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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 |
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Replying to: jacostello (Jan 01, 2009 8:42 pm)
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Replying to: jacostello (Jan 05, 2009 8:32 pm) 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) |
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Replying to: jacostello (Jan 01, 2009 8:42 pm)  gmail.com. The transmission check message just came on this week and thanks for sharing your story.
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Replying to: jtallen14 (Jan 07, 2009 9:28 am) |
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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
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Replying to: kag1 (Jan 14, 2009 8:52 am) |
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Replying to: jacostello (Jan 01, 2009 8:42 pm) It is much appreciated. Thanks,
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I have 62k and tonight on my way home from a 14 hour shift in the ER, the infamous transmission light went on. I am so angry about this especially after reading and realizing this is a common problem. I like the one guys idea of threatening to write the attorney general. I would like the files too. I am taking it in tomorrow and am bringing notes. This is a joke when you consider how much these vehicles cost. Lynne |
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