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May 14th, 2010, 20:49 | #31 | |
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Remember to turn prologic on though! Soo many people drive around with it on standard sound mode and it's such a shame (the 3Way- Off - Dolby buttons at the top). |
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Jul 22nd, 2010, 07:32 | #32 |
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great post thanks, I'm looking at and hopefully buying a S60 D5 SE tomorrow
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Nov 19th, 2010, 17:47 | #33 |
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Before getting into modern Volvos check to see if you have any of the following:
Lots of spare cashThe more of the above you have, the easier your Volvo life will be. Of course I am joking... |
Nov 24th, 2010, 08:42 | #34 |
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Not far off with the P2 cars
Things I've required so far - (2002 car) -Battery (after alternator failure) £400 -Alternator £350 -Injectors £500 -Drop links £100 -Central Locking motor £110 -Clutch £300 -Slave Cylinder £120 -Dual Mass Flywheel £700 -Aircon Condenser and gas £300 -Engine top mount £80 -Repair to my DIM (Dash clocks and display) £10 so far but still not fixed yet -Intercooler £240 £3210 in the last 18 months !! I may get my money back if I sell it but at least the next owner won't have to change much I'm not including brakes and tyres and these are just parts costs.. If you can't do all the work yourself then budget for much much more.
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Nov 24th, 2010, 09:17 | #35 | |
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Nov 24th, 2010, 10:00 | #36 | |
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Thats not good , a experiance like that would put me of volvos for good, no excuse on a car thats firmly in the premium sector, no wonder people buy japanese cars |
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Nov 25th, 2010, 13:13 | #37 |
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Forgot to mention the 3 tensioner pullies and tensioner that I replaced.
Don't want any of the belts to snap on these engines as that would be a write-off.
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Jan 10th, 2011, 18:39 | #38 |
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s60 2000 turbo petrol 2001
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Jan 11th, 2011, 16:46 | #39 |
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Increasingly common as the cars get older. Do a search on DIM (Drivers Information Module) Failure/Repair. Lots of information and various suggestions with varying degrees of sucess.
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Jan 19th, 2011, 20:11 | #40 |
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Can't believe nobody has mentioned the Semi automatic transmission.
from what i have read on here and from my own experience is, make sure you check this fully. as a new one from Volvo fitted will cost upto £4000. check the colour of the oil should be cherry red, also make sure all electrics work. My amplifier is under drivers seat I think that's what it is. also drivers heated seat don't work and n/s heated mirror don't work. all other electrics have been fine apart from my ignition barrel jamming. |
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