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I appreciate all of the suggestions.
I am going to replace the tensioner and idler pulleys.
I can't afford to replace the water pump and tensioner
right now.
The parts might last 100,000 miles, but I am not sure that I
want to keep the car that long.
One question that hasn't been answered is "How can you tell when a timing belt needs to be replaced by looking at it?".
It seems that every month something new needs to be fixed or replaced.
The known problems right now are:
window riser mechanism not centered in track(if you lower it too much the machanism goes beyond the track and might have to be manually put back in place)
passenger seat controls not working
seats not heating
intermittent coolant leak
defroster vacuum servo causing a/c to cut out during acceleration
ignition buzzer always on when drivers door opened
front door speaker grills won't stay on
drivers seat lumbar knob broken
When I was much younger, Volvo had a reputation for safety and longevity.
I suppose that didn't include reliability and low maintenance.
I like the way that it drives. My wife feels safe in it.
I like the low trunk opening. I am thinking that a 940 would be a better choice. I would like one with a/c, heater, ps, pb, radio, no electrical frills.
What is the best Volvo for safety, reliability, longevity, low maintenance, economy?
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