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#5 of 11 Re: OEM Tire Problems [anon3] by bodble2 Nov 08, 2008 (11:13 pm)
Replying to: anon3 (Nov 08, 2008 5:42 pm) Our Mini has Continental tires, but I don't notice that they wear down faster than other brands. Have you checked the wheel alignment on your XC70? Replies to this message: anon3 (Nov 09, 2008 3:59 am)
#6 of 11 Re: OEM Tire Problems [bodble2] by anon3 Nov 09, 2008 (3:59 am)
Replying to: bodble2 (Nov 08, 2008 11:13 pm) Alignment was checked by the dealer a few weeks ago. The XC70 ships with Continental 4x4 Contact tires, which are Truck/SUV tires and get terrible ratings. OEM Continental tires on a Mini Cooper usually are a version of Continental Conti Contact performance tire, which have much better tread wear warranty depending on the speed rating.
#7 of 11 Re: 2008 XC70 Problem/issues [bodble2] by nibs Nov 13, 2008 (5:12 pm)
Replying to: bodble2 (Nov 07, 2008 1:53 pm) I averaged about 10.7 per 100k with my 02 XC70 and have not gotten better than 12.7 with this beast. This is a result of highway and city.   I fed up with the friggen thing and wish I could make it disappear tomorrow. Run people run. Volvo customer care is second rate. Buy a Japan car that will not drain your pocket book to purchase and will require very little service. Replies to this message: bodble2 (Nov 13, 2008 6:42 pm)
#8 of 11 Re: 2008 XC70 Problem/issues [nibs] by bodble2 Nov 13, 2008 (6:42 pm)
Replying to: nibs (Nov 13, 2008 5:12 pm) 12.7 is not bad if it is city-only driving. I get less than that with my current '04 TL in the city.   I've always liked the XC70, but also have been worried by Volvo reliability and customer service. What makes the XC70 attractive now is the factory cash credit. You can get a nicely equippped one for under $50K CAD with the factory cash. The '09 TL AWD is about $48K, albeit it is fully-loaded at that price.
#9 of 11 Re: 2008 XC70 Problem/issues [nibs] by nibs Nov 21, 2008 (1:49 pm)
Replying to: nibs (Oct 21, 2008 2:23 pm) UPDATE!   Another problem.   Temps have cooled off and early morning frost has become the norm. Went outside on Wednesday, opened the drivers side rear door, placed my briefcase in and then shut the door. Upon getting in the car and starting it up I noticed that the rear door open indicator was on. I got out and opened and closed the door again. No luck, the light stayed on. Finally got the car into service today and the door lock module is faulty.   Also the rear hatch foam was replaced in an effort to reduce the noise coming from the tailgate. No luck there either. I think this is the car that Jack built.   Run people run. Replies to this message: nibs (Mar 24, 2009 3:23 pm) bodble2 (Apr 06, 2009 12:05 pm)
#10 of 11 UPDATE 2008 XC70 Problem/issues [nibs] by nibs Mar 24, 2009 (3:23 pm)
Replying to: nibs (Nov 21, 2008 1:49 pm) Went through the CAMVAP process and Volvo Canada was ordered to buyback the XC70. Keep all of your documentation and don't be bullied. Replies to this message: bodble2 (Apr 06, 2009 12:05 pm)
#11 of 11 Re: UPDATE 2008 XC70 Problem/issues [nibs] by bodble2 Apr 06, 2009 (12:05 pm)
Replying to: nibs (Mar 24, 2009 3:23 pm) Congrats! Did Volvo have to pay you full purchase price? I was similarly successful using CAMVAP against Honda back in 2001. As you said, the key is to keep ALL your documentation, plus make notes of everything said between you and the service guys.

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