Volvo S60, RIP
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matthew1
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Volvo S60, RIP
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1998 V70, no dash lights on
1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
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1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
2004 V70 R [gone]
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Krons
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I’ve been giving newer S60s (2019-2021) a look as I ponder replacement options for my 2008 S60. So many complaints of brakes, engine issues, etc. Mazda6 is now what I’m researching.
As mentioned here on the forum by many at length, sadly the new Volvos aren’t a match for the durability of P80/P2/P3 cars.
As mentioned here on the forum by many at length, sadly the new Volvos aren’t a match for the durability of P80/P2/P3 cars.
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BlackBart
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I wonder how the V60 wagon is affected by this decision.
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2004 XC70 wagon BlackBetty
1994 850T5 wagon
2004 XC70 wagon BlackBetty
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Krons, I spoke to another tech in person yesterday (not the one from from this SPA Problem post) and he said very much the same thing: SPA cars are not built well. He brought up a new particular problem with them, that Volvo used a set of plastics in the engine bay that do not age well, like radiator fittings, reservoirs that crack, etc. I can't help but think -- as an author/test/deploy software guy -- they simply didn't test SPA products well enough.
I'd guess that their testing bias is toward safety, and longevity testing suffers. Just speculation.
Mazdas are good cars.
I share your curiosity, BB.
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1998 V70, no dash lights on
1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
2004 V70 R [gone]
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1998 V70, no dash lights on
1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
2004 V70 R [gone]
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