I have recently ordered a V40, which will be delivered in early March. Normally, I would not even think about the manufacturer's extended warranty --- in general, they seem like a great profit vehicle for the manufacturer. But I've heard many tales of woe on this bulletin board concerning the 2000 model, and caution is beginning to kick in, even though I realize that people who post here are not a representative sample. For the 2001 V40, have there been enough problems to make this warranty a good idea? How much does it cost, and how many extra years does it provide? It was a big stretch to buy this car, and I won't have extra money to sink into maintenance.

Also, how good is the antitheft system that comes with the car? I doubt that this is a high-theft car, but I live in the Boston area, and such stuff "happens." I have a Lojack recovery system on my old car and am wondering if it would be a good idea to have one installed on the new Volvo --- or most likely just a waste of money.

Thanks for any help you can give me.