Re: (m3nt0s)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>m3nt0s</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm expecting my R, which is pretty well tuned, to last anywhere from 125-175k miles until it's just too damned expensive to maintain. Keep in mind, I am willing to go to a much higher price point to keep my car running than most seem to be.</TD></TR></TABLE><p>If you keep up with the maintenance and you stay true to your last sentence, it should never become cost-prohibitive to own. The truth is, every Volvo hits a "hump" usually around 15 years old and/or around 170K miles where components outside of the engine/tranny will be ready to be replaced. This "hump" usually requires an investment of $6 - $7K, usually not all at once, but in short succession. However, once the hump is passed and necessary things replaced, they're good to go again for a long time. Having a good local mechanic that doesn't charge dealer labor and parts rates WILL 100% make the difference whether you stay with these cars for any real extended length of time or not (beyond 100,000 miles). *Certain* dealers foam at the mouth when you pull in the bay with an older, high mileage Volvo, and will rob you for every dime you have with unnecessary repairs.<BR><BR>
<i>Modified by scootss60 at 3:45 PM 5-4-2009</i>
