Hey,

Thanks for the reply. I read the rest of the replys and really wish I could be there the day these guys blow a rod in the middle of traffic so I could see them sweat and grit their teeth as motorists honk at them and yell even worse obcenities than F**K at them.

One thing that I have learned in life is to accept responsibilities for my actions. I have to agree In most of my dealings with Volvo I have been an asshole to them. However one has to ponder for a moment is it easier to accept responsibility for your actions or point you finger and yell asshole? Typically Volvo did just that and avoided their responsibility for their horrible cars.

So I guess Im doomed to be the asshole thats screaming at the service counter? Not quite. As I still own the S70 its no longer my primary car (because I cant depend on it to stay running). Oddly enough Im a really nice laid back fellow to deal with at the BMW service counter. I wonder what the difference is? Perhaps if you produce a car that does what its supposed to do (Run for more than 3 months without a visit to the dealership) you get more relaxed customers. I guess its just a german thing.

Something to ponder I guess.