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Jan 15th, 2019, 21:26 | #11 |
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giw12 - the gearbox oil should be replaced roughly every 60K otherwise you risk the solenoids in the valve body sticking and giving problems. I guess you will not be at this mileage since the rebuild yet but if you plan to keep the car a few more years I would bear this in mind.
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Jan 16th, 2019, 10:13 | #12 | |
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It seems indeed you don't have alternatives but to go to that specific place.. again, good to keep in mind that some garages are a little bit too enthusiastic replacing parts and handling meaty bills.. Many Volvo dealers work the same way on older cars, at the slightest wear they go replacing a part that would otherwise still work for several more years. But sometimes we have no choice.. I haven't even commented on the rather unusual transmission rebuild, perhaps it was an issue with the AWD? I may get flames for recommending this - but I like the realistic and practical part of things. At these miles, the car will only keep requiring repairs, so the bills won't get lighter. If it was mine, I would rather look for a replacement car, perhaps not something european given the choices of garages nearby. Myself I drive a 2003 S60 with 130k miles and intend to keep it for more years to come, but I do my own repairs (as several members on this forum) as this is about the only wallet friendly way to keep these vehicles running with high miles.
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Jan 16th, 2019, 10:29 | #13 |
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There is another option which I'll maybe try this time. The transmission rebuild also included a new torque convertor and transfer box. I do get that the bills will keep on coming but I can possibly take comfort in the fact that I can't be suffering much in the way of depreciation. Trouble with another car is that it would have to be an XC90, so I could splash out on an 8 or 9 year old one, and it could be a gem or I could just go down the same path all over again. Plus it's got integrated DVD, integrated phone, towbar etc, so maybe I'm convincing myself to hang on in there! |
Jan 16th, 2019, 10:41 | #14 | |
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I would definitely keep it long term. You have replaced many of the parts that wear out with mileage so in essence have a well sorted car that you KNOW !!!! Find a cheaper , honest, reliable alternative for your servicing and you have it cracked.
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Jan 16th, 2019, 12:34 | #15 |
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I am planning to do the same i.e. keep the car for the long term; primary reason is like most of us here I really like the car but also it is making a huge saving to the planet simply by not replacing it - just think of all the batteries I am saving!!
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Jan 16th, 2019, 13:43 | #16 |
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My '03 with 175k just sailed through another MOT this morning, just one advisory which was the windscreen (the middle laminate is going milky at the edges). Emissions hardly registered.
But according to Radio 4 this week - the biggest source of particulate pollution in cities now is wood burning stoves and open fires? Whatever next....
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Jan 16th, 2019, 16:07 | #17 |
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I must confess is no surprise as we love our coal fire but have always followed local legislation and burn expensive smokeless fuel, yet neighbours can use log burners?? Another reason to move to the country I guess
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Jan 16th, 2019, 22:44 | #18 |
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Move up the road to Didcot - you'll be OK with wood pellets there...
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Jan 17th, 2019, 20:20 | #20 |
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Got to love the 163hp D5!
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