New to me 1999 Sedan in beautiful Nautic Blue 97400 26.5 mpg at 65-70 DC NYC run Radio code 6116 New battery 11-24 Tire wheel evaluation Oil Coolant ATF, replaced 8 liters 12-2024 FIlters > yanked the funky air and cabin filter and replaced with Volvo, FCP R835528362, 12-2024 Plugs Coil evaluation A...

If you need some small parts for the MB 300D, let me know. I have a couple parts cars.
volvolugnut

Owned my Audi for 10 years and I have to admit it required less repairs than the Volvo

I will keep that in mind, thank you very much. That project is scheduled to start in the spring. One of the first things I need to rebuild is the entire throttle linkage system, which is worn out/ seized. If you have good parts for that I would like to talk to you at some point. But there will be a...

It wasn’t quite Dirk pricing but my newest auction s70 was incrementally more $ for a lot less work

Took a bit of a chance and drove it 600 miles / $400 expensable back from DC to home on a business trip

Big muffin spent 10 days with us got Xmas but I had to get her back to work tomorrow

NYC traffic light, round trip under 3 hours

Big electronics change in 2005 MY

The CANBUS was divided into two separate circuits , one low speed and one high speed.

Thanks for the info. From what you just shared and what I've gathered from other various posts, it appears the major changes were minor body and trim updates with a few electrical changes. I'm more interested in any significant powertrain and chassis changes which may not be immediately apparent and...

The bulb holder design is not what I would call robust. Bulb holders going back to 240 series were not robust.
volvolugnut

Wow! Thats a beautiful car! I've not seen cloth interior on one of these, they all seem to be leather in North America. Is it Diesel? Thanks! It was actually the least expensive interior. I'm happy to have found a non-leathered interior, as for me it always feels cold in winter and hot in summer. M...