I bought at 1998 Volvo S70 4 months ago and have already put money into the brake pads and rotors and need a new tensioner and turbo rings. Either the previous owner was very hard on the car or "they dont make 'em like they used to." Any comments?
2006-11-08 15:22:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volvo
They may not be less mechanically sound but they are certainly more complicated, many more components to potentially fail. Also, components that fail can't be repaired any more, just replaced with new ones. Some repairs can only be accomplished by the dealer's repair facility which charges top dollar for everything. The other factor is that the average mechanically inclined individual can no longer work on his or her own car because of all the specialized tools and equipment required, usually only in the hands of the dealer. As for Volvo, I had a new S90 in 1998 and it was the single worst car I ever had. It's gone now and so are my headaches. Stuff failed on that car that never failed on any other car (Volvo) I ever had. repair costs were ridiculous. It was my eleventh Volvo in over thirty years and it was certainly the last new one. I'll keep my '66 until it or I disintegrate.
2006-11-09 01:43:49 · answer #1 · answered by Arthur O 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I drive a 12 almost 13 yr old *1994* Volvo 940, yes you might have to put a little money into it but in the long run the car is going to be extremely reliable. The previous owner must not have maintained the car very well.
2006-11-09 09:59:25 · answer #2 · answered by Jessica B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like the last owner was a jerk,very poor maintenance?,but it is also 8 yrs old,thats a lot of history
2006-11-08 23:46:47 · answer #3 · answered by doug b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋