Re: (TWBarrett)
He did not buy it from a Volvo dealer, but it came from a reputable used car dealer. They only deal in high-end vehicles. Did not have it inspected by an independent mechanic due to time. Trusted the dealer that it was gone over closely, passed a 120 point inspection, and everything worked. Had them put a new timing belt on it before leaving Chicago to get to Boston. Car ran great all the way except the last 100 miles. Started throwing oil. My son is not a mechanic or very mechanically inclined so he just kept adding oil as needed to get home. Most he had to add was 2 quarts. Engine light came on about 10 miles from home. Took it to a mechanic yesterday who told him he needed a new turbocharger and seals in the engine needed to be replaced. Well over $2000 bill. Smoke is coming out of the tail pipe and oil is everywhere on the engine. He's getting a second opinion. I talked to a local mechanic who said things like that just happen and even having it looked at by a mechanic before buying it might not have discovered a problem. Used, as is, high miles means somethings gonna break soon.
