I just uploaded a picture of my gray '91 240 sedan to the gallery for this site (not sure if it is showing up yet). I will have had it for a year in October. It's had a string of problems (some of which I got help resolving here) but is still the best car I have ever owned or driven.

The biggest problem that I am having now is a vibration at around 40-50, maybe up to 55 mph. It seems to be noticeable sometimes but not others and happens on acceleration as well as deceleration. I have had the wheels balanced twice. The second balancing seemed to help the vibration slightly, but maybe that's just my imagination. Also, it sometimes seems like it is worse when there is more weight (passengers) in the car.

Another issue is that there is a small leak at the exhaust manifold. I had a gasket replaced at a local Monro Muffler in the spring and it has started to leak from the same spot again. When I took it in to Monro again a couple days ago, the guy said there is a crack in the manifold. I couldn't see it and I really think it is just part of the gasket that is missing again. When I cup my hand around the place where it looks like part of the gasket is missing I can feel hot puffs of air with the engine running.

This brings me to probably the biggest problem I've had while owning this car - finding someone trustworthy & knowledgeable to work on it. The Volvo dealer has been hit or miss with getting to the bottom of things, but always very expensive. Most places won't or can't do work on it beyond things like brakes or tires. So if anyone can recommend a mechanic in the Upstate, New York area or in or near New York City I would appreciate it. Thanks

Dave