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I was just told this morning that I should stay away from late model 2000, 2001 and the first half of 2002 vehicles made. I was also alerted that the s80's 6 cylinder and the xc90's 8 cylinder vehicle have several known issues pertaining to transmissions.

Transmissions where a joint venture between Volvo and General Motors. He mentioned that if people have those vehicles, that when the original tranny goes to not even think about aftermarket or used ones. He mentions that you should deal direct with Volvo Europe and it will cost you roughly $4300 for a new Volvo Transmission, Done right.

This information came from a Volvo Guru, who has spent his entire life working solely on Volvos. He is so well respected that people travel all over the country to come buy his cars.

Thanks.