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Old Mar 5th, 2012, 20:27   #85
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Originally Posted by stbb748 View Post
Hi, im new to this forum and was about to but a 04 V7 but as i like to get to know any problems with my new cars decided to have a read on here. This electronics locked to car thin has just about stopped me buying car. I come from landrover and vw background and as we all know , things brak and need replacing ( new parts are out of question for olde cars). My question is, is there a list of what cant be fitted as used parts? I belive the radio should be coeded to car, anti theft mesure but ecu, rear view mirrors ect , thats just rubish. Has anyone fitted used parts ok? And does this apply to v50 as well? Hope im not asking to much but i really wanted volvo but im not going to visit dealer every time a bulb blows ( been there with ur quattro)
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steve
It's the way modern cars are. Better stick to older cars (pre 2002) if you don't like it. There are some great Volvo's pre that date.

PS My 02 V70's passed 160,000 miles now and never needed to have any electronic components replaced.
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