Nice first post. You just killed a kitten.
Just start reading all the threads on here man. Read the faq's. Read until your eyes bleed.
Just start reading all the threads on here man. Read the faq's. Read until your eyes bleed.
Proud new R owner!!!! HELP???
I am a new R owner, that has never owned ANY other volvo before, and have read several posts about the pros and cons about the R's. The dealer I got it from is great but I always worry about trusting a dealer! Can anyone help me learn more about my R and what I should be looking for if I suspect a problem, or have already had one?
Any and all help will be GREATLY appreciated.
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Any and all help will be GREATLY appreciated.
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Re: Proud new R owner!!!! HELP??? (Overun73)
year? gt or manual? that will help narrow down specifics on your car, otherwise read the threads on the board for a while, you'll learn a ton about your car and learn what to look for
some common ones,
angle gear,
comments about how great our turning radius will never be
exhuast bracket removal to protect drive shaft
rain squeal (howling banshee?
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) --> JRL Mod
others depend on year, transmission
congrats! post pics of the new R and welcome to SS
year? gt or manual? that will help narrow down specifics on your car, otherwise read the threads on the board for a while, you'll learn a ton about your car and learn what to look for
some common ones,
angle gear,
comments about how great our turning radius will never be
exhuast bracket removal to protect drive shaft
rain squeal (howling banshee?
others depend on year, transmission
congrats! post pics of the new R and welcome to SS
Re: Proud new R owner!!!! HELP??? (Overun73)
Welcome!
NO offense, but you are starting off on the wrong foot. Don't be a hypochondriac. If you look for problems, you will be chasing ghosts forever.
Read through the FAQ thread, pay attention to the TNN list (Tech Net Notes, a service bulletin). Those are common problems.
Trust me, the car is not so spooky that you will not know if you have a problem. You will know.
So enjoy! If you have a problem, let us know and we will help. Until then, relax!
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P.S. Go 'Pards!
Welcome!
NO offense, but you are starting off on the wrong foot. Don't be a hypochondriac. If you look for problems, you will be chasing ghosts forever.
Read through the FAQ thread, pay attention to the TNN list (Tech Net Notes, a service bulletin). Those are common problems.
Trust me, the car is not so spooky that you will not know if you have a problem. You will know.
So enjoy! If you have a problem, let us know and we will help. Until then, relax!
P.S. Go 'Pards!
Re: (mpdbrown)
i don't think he will even be able to solve that one
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jesus. |
i don't think he will even be able to solve that one
Re: (GiRaff3)
Are you the religous type?
Coz u might wanna start praying.....
Or
Drinking!!!!!
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Are you the religous type?
Coz u might wanna start praying.....
Or
Drinking!!!!!
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Re: (Overun73)
Repeat after me, the time to do your homework is BEFORE buying the car.
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Also, the GT is torque neutered in 1st and 2nd gear and detuned at the peak from 295 to 258 versus the MT.
Agreed.
An 04 under warranty? Either CPO or third party. If you're still within the three day return window.......you know what to do next.
Modified by MagoonR at 8:16 PM 4-2-2009
| Quote, originally posted by Overun73 » |
| Thank you everyone, my R is an '04 GT with evrything except the 18" Pegs. I am already experiencing a Check Engine light, the diag on it is a long term fuel issue. And its puffing oil smoke, the diag on that is a clogged breather box, but it seems to have a bit too much turbo lag. Any thoughts would be great! |
Repeat after me, the time to do your homework is BEFORE buying the car.
Also, the GT is torque neutered in 1st and 2nd gear and detuned at the peak from 295 to 258 versus the MT.
| Quote, originally posted by njb8199 » |
| lack of maintenance, 'nuff said. |
Agreed.
| Quote, originally posted by Overun73 » |
| Don't pray or drink, but thank god its under warranty!!!! lol |
An 04 under warranty? Either CPO or third party. If you're still within the three day return window.......you know what to do next.
Modified by MagoonR at 8:16 PM 4-2-2009
Re: (MagoonR)
His car might need a little work and then be good to go...calm down everyone!
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His car might need a little work and then be good to go...calm down everyone!
Re: (GiRaff3)
That is probably a good thing. Think Angle Gear
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| Quote, originally posted by GiRaff3 » |
Just get it checked out. Your problems aren't the common kind. |
That is probably a good thing. Think Angle Gear
Re: Proud new R owner!!!! HELP??? (Overun73)
Hey Overun...welcome to the R community. I've only been around since Dec when I bought my '04 GT with 75k miles on it.
I will give you a heads up...reading over the wealth of knowledge on this site and seeing all the issues that can come up may freak you out a bit. I had owned a '98 S70 T-5 so knew a bit about Volvo ownership and what I've learned here initially had me doubting my purchase and wondering if I should sell before my bank account began direct depositing to the local indy mechanic or Volvo stealership.
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I agree your issue sounds a bit concerning so definitely get it checked out. For all the other things you'll find could go wrong with the caR, try and forget about them until they happen, if they ever do. I would, however, recommend checking your upper engine mount...bet it's shot like mine was.
And depending on how much longer warranty lasts...it may be time to start thinking about mods...
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Hey Overun...welcome to the R community. I've only been around since Dec when I bought my '04 GT with 75k miles on it.
I will give you a heads up...reading over the wealth of knowledge on this site and seeing all the issues that can come up may freak you out a bit. I had owned a '98 S70 T-5 so knew a bit about Volvo ownership and what I've learned here initially had me doubting my purchase and wondering if I should sell before my bank account began direct depositing to the local indy mechanic or Volvo stealership.
I agree your issue sounds a bit concerning so definitely get it checked out. For all the other things you'll find could go wrong with the caR, try and forget about them until they happen, if they ever do. I would, however, recommend checking your upper engine mount...bet it's shot like mine was.
And depending on how much longer warranty lasts...it may be time to start thinking about mods...
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