do you guys all drive automatics

Jot · Post by **Jot** » 03 Oct 2006, 11:28

My sons '99 T-5 is a manual but my '00 GLT-SE is an automatic.

Joe_Fritz · Post by **Joe_Fritz** » 03 Oct 2006, 12:57

I just picked up a manual 1998 s70 this past weekend. First volvo.

I'm really excited to have the car, but I've already got an issue with noise coming from the transmission. I took the car to my mechanic this morning and they said it sounds like a bearing in the the transmission has gone bad. If this model is rare, will it make it that much harder or more expensive to replace this part?

Peace_Frog · Post by **Peace_Frog** » 03 Oct 2006, 13:14

Quebec here, in a 97 turbo 855 with a stick. I would not trade it.

petershen1984 · Post by **petershen1984** » 09 Oct 2006, 10:41

CarVolvo wrote:Usually when you see the for sale advertisements for Volvo in Canada and the US you will often see "Rare 5 Speed". I have seen a few, but the majority are automatics... i guess because the manufacturer targets North American Cars to the luxury owner.

I noted from your signature that you just retired your 87 240... and I just retired my 88 740 also. It seems Volvo is right on when they say a Volvo lasts on average 18.6 years... this average helped in part with the single case of the 40 year old Volvo P1800.

stoutlogic · Post by **stoutlogic** » 10 Oct 2006, 07:25

Most of the V70 R's that I spy by me are Manuals

Post by **hausmeister** » 10 Oct 2006, 08:16

Got a manual transmission.

But generally I wouldn't mind driving automatic.

stoutlogic · Post by **stoutlogic** » 10 Oct 2006, 08:57

I typically drive manuals but my V70 T-5 is auto. Auto is great for doing everything other then driving, ie. eating, change CD's, drinking coffee, and talking on the cell phone.