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The transmission shift points are altered with the S,E and W switch, not the suspension. Sport springs were an option and you have to have the product plate interpreted for you, the plate is next to the battery. The dealer parts guys can do that for you.
The "S" will raise the tranny shift point to 6K rpm at full throttle and makes the car more fun. I always suggest to use "S" around town, it helps the engine breathe better :) and will not effect the mpg very much.
The "E" is for economy. It shifts up sooner and downshifts later than "S". Very good on the open highway when you don't want it to downshift everytime you give it a little gas.
"W" is for winter ICE. Don't ever use it. It forces the tranny to start up in 3rd gear to minimize wheel spin. It also causes a lot of wear on the torque converter. The factory put it in all Volvos, but suggests it is only to get you started from a slippery stop. Don't use it.
Having new tires is worth $500. Because the timing belt was 18K overdue, that does not increase the price, but you can always add the parts, not the labor, to your offer. Deduct for not having the fluids flushed. Pull a spark plug, if it says Volvo on the plug then smile, if not then deduct another $50 to get real spark plugs.
You will still have to replace the distributer cap and rotor and fuel filter, a 90K thing. But, the car is fun to drive and quite safe.
Drink a bottle of Lone Star for me,
Klaus
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Proud owner of a 1967 220S. If I had more room, I would have more Volvos.
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