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LAST VOLVO EVER! 850

posted by  someone claiming to be johnh on  Thu Dec 26 09:43 CST 2002 [RELATED]

If I'd had your experience, I'd probably still drive a Volvo. Mine was bought new in 1994 and had 102000 miles when I sold it a couple of months ago. It was always maintained to a much higher standard than Volvo's recommendations, including regular transmission flushes. Used Mobil 1 from time of first oil change. The car was not mistreated in any way.

In addition to expected wear items, the following were replaced during my ownership. These items were replaced after failure, not as a precaution.

1. Evaporator (three times).
2. Transmission (one time).
3. Left front hub (one time).
4. Oil pump (one time).
5. Turbocharger (one time).
6. Battery (numerous times).
7. Alternator (one time).
8. Rear main oil seal (one time).
9. Air pump (one time).
10. Ball joints (one time).
11. Heater hoses (one time).
12. Power steering pump (one time).
13. ABS computer (two times).
14. Front and rear brake disks and front calipers (one time).
15. Left front seat heater (one time).
16. Light bulbs (more than I can count).
17. Mass Airflow sensor (one time).

I'm probably forgetting several items, but most are listed. The car had several intermittant problems that would come and go at the time I unloaded it. It was sold at auction as is. This was my third (and last) Volvo. Until this car broke the record, my worst car ever was a Dodge Dart.






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