ok guys/gals..i need to work fast here the mechanical/service guy at my local volvo dealer has NOT uploaded any software upgrades at this time nor has he done a flush/clean and refill.... he just said that would be a 'waste of time' and just start planning to replace the tranny NOW.. quoted me $5000...

thanks all for your responses.. i just have trouble understanding when there seems to be no mechanical breakdown..the shifting is fine one day, i took trips, got great mileage, checked all my fluids, including the tranny fluid..not easy, but i found and did that and it was full, no smell, no dirt, c...

thanks for your reply(ies) im really feeling stuck with this one!:( how about rebuild/new costs with labor..any ballpark fiqures there is a local dealer in my area (upper valley vt/nh) that I dont want to use, but an excellent volvo garage nearby who can do the total job for about $3500 installed/pa...

I brought my newly purchased 2001 volvo cross country wagon to my local 'volvo doctor' mechanic with a problem today. last night the car, first time this happened, tranmission service urgent lite went on (as did ! and engine light)...the tranny wouldnt go into gear.I got home and the next morning it...