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I'm the owner of a 2001 S60 2.4T, just about to go off warranty. I've decided to take my chances in the crap shoot, and NOT buy an extended warranty. Part of my rationale is (a) Volvo wants about $2,200 for the warranty, which means, I figure, they'll make money on it at that price; so, statistically, on average, the cost of maintenance beyond routine stuff should be less than that; and (b) although I just may be missing it, I don't see much talk here about the S60, besides the predictable 240 lover who thinks that was the last good car Volvo made, and says anything newer stinks. Anyway, not much talk = a good sign.

But, am I wrong? Is this group composed mostly of old Volvo (that is, Volvos as old as 240s, and older, mostly) fans, so the reason I don't see much mention of the S60 is that few people here have them?

Thanks.

HW

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Hal Whelply
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I posted similar question earlier this year and received comforting replies... decided not to go for the warranty because of rationale (a).

matt

2000 v70 77,000km (off warranty June/04 and I have only spent $200.00 in repairs since!!!)

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Matt

I think that little chattering on this newsgroup = little reason to complain.

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Mike F

Hi, Hal - - -

I went for the Volvo extended at the last moment of our 98 V70XC's normal warranty. I was primarily concerned at some transmission issues that were never good enough to show up when a Dealer person was driving.

Aside from the above, a new ABS module was required at a total cost of under US$600 at a point not far beyond the expiration of the normal coverage. It was fully covered, but was the extended coverage worth the ~US$2,600 cost? Seems not. Of course there is the matter of "peace of mind" . . .

The newer 02 S60AWD will likely not get the extended cover.

bob noble Reno, NV, USA

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Bob Noble

Good luck....

What sort of mileage do you have on it?

There is a major issue with the fly by wire throttle system on 99+ Volvos which is costly to fix. Search

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for details.

If you want to take the chance then go for it. I have never bought warranties (generally not worth the paper they're written on in my view) and have yet to strike major issues (apart from the throttle problem above).... On balance I think I'm probably ahead....

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AB

As stated in the original message, just about off warranty, hence, 49,000+, nearing 50K.

We've already had a fly-by-wire replacement, including send unit and throttle body.

Basically the car's running great. Now.

HW

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Hal Whelply

Hi Hal,

When did you have the FBW modules replaced? Now double that distance and thats when you could be looking at another replacement..... Now decide how much that warranty is worth. As I said before, I never take them out and am so far ahead of the game but at the end of the day it is your decision. All I can do is show you the other side of the coin.

Just my .02 worth...

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AB

AB,

Just checked my records (I'm anal and record everything in a database). We had the FBW modules replaced at 22,053. So we've passed the magical 44,106 mark without incident.

Hal

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Hal Whelply
22k! That was early!!!

Only heard of one earlier than that and that was 17k.....

Usually they seem to let go at around 60-70k (so it seems from feedback on

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) so that would theoretically make yours 80-90k miles or so if the law of averages applies to the new module.... At around $1100 per time how much is that warranty? And does it include the Throttle Control Module (specifically)? How many miles do you do per annum and how long do you figure on keeping the car? That should simplify the math as to whether the warranty is worth having. Good Luck!

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AB

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