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12-03-2019, 01:54 PMDFrantz replied to a thread Certified By Volvo Factory Warranty in S60, S60CC & V60, V60CC (2011-2018)My perspective shouldn't be thought of as Volvo's... It's not even my dealerships. I'm just a sales guy. Dealerships pedal whatever the manufacturers...20 replies | 511 view(s) -
12-03-2019, 12:46 PMDFrantz replied to a thread Certified By Volvo Factory Warranty in S60, S60CC & V60, V60CC (2011-2018)Actually I gave several scenarios where people get a better situation. It's anecdotal, but my pool of people is significantly greater than yours I...20 replies | 511 view(s)
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12-03-2019, 12:20 PMDFrantz replied to a thread Certified By Volvo Factory Warranty in S60, S60CC & V60, V60CC (2011-2018)It would not. I'm not sure if Volvo has an official figure, but a quart per thousand wouldn't be out of line and no mechanical repair would be...20 replies | 511 view(s)
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12-03-2019, 12:02 PMDFrantz replied to a thread Certified By Volvo Factory Warranty in S60, S60CC & V60, V60CC (2011-2018)FWIW... I would be fine if we all went back to the OV4.. I'm a simple guy when it comes to cars. But if you take an academic perspective to why new...20 replies | 511 view(s)
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12-03-2019, 11:50 AMDFrantz replied to a thread Certified By Volvo Factory Warranty in S60, S60CC & V60, V60CC (2011-2018)A quart of oil doesn't cost all that much. If you go back to a 5k oil change interval you probably wouldn't know it had a consumption problem in the...20 replies | 511 view(s)
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12-03-2019, 11:11 AMDFrantz replied to a thread Certified By Volvo Factory Warranty in S60, S60CC & V60, V60CC (2011-2018)I wouldn't buy a late model car of any brand without it being certified. I'm also thrilled Volvo changed their warranty coverage to 5 years...20 replies | 511 view(s)
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12-03-2019, 10:49 AMI could see that. I was more thinking along the lines of stability control and such. Breaking from the rear could be better for adaptive cruise...21 replies | 937 view(s)
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12-02-2019, 05:41 PMDFrantz replied to a thread 2012 S60 T5 Cylinder 1 Low Compression in S60, S60CC & V60, V60CC (2011-2018)Modern engines are not good things to have to work on if you're paying someone else. By the time you tear them down to determine the fix it's often...4 replies | 140 view(s)
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12-02-2019, 11:06 AMDFrantz replied to a thread Did the XC90 rubber mats change from 2016 to 2019? in XC90 (SPA: 2016 - )I know on one occasion Volvo accidentally shipped us a set of Euro mats, aka right hand drive. Drivers side should have the carpet. The T8 would be...4 replies | 365 view(s)
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12-02-2019, 10:22 AMI think the answer to your questions is no... most of the complaints above have nothing to do with wear. I'm curious about the comment about using...21 replies | 937 view(s)
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12-02-2019, 10:01 AMGenerally the only damage I see on used Volvos at the dealership here are from folks using chemicals to try and clean the screen up. A screen...11 replies | 310 view(s)
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12-02-2019, 09:55 AMDFrantz replied to a thread Out of town Polestar purchase? Independent inspection co.? in Polestar Model Forum (2015+ )As a sales person, I always try to find everything wrong with the car. I don't want to waste my own time on an unhappy out of town customer we lose....5 replies | 239 view(s)
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11-30-2019, 04:20 PMI buy the cheap $100 and less phones from Walmart and have never had an issue. I think nearly all modern phones will connect.. but some of these...4 replies | 119 view(s)
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11-30-2019, 10:51 AMEngineering is always a bit of a compromise. One of the nice aspects of the Volvo T8s is the general lack of interference with cabin space. A smaller...22 replies | 935 view(s)
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11-30-2019, 09:18 AMDFrantz replied to a thread SUCCESS!! Auto Start/Stop Permanently Disable in S60, S60CC & V60, V60CC (2011-2018)The 2019 and later Volvos are tested for their EPA economy ratings with the system disengaged so now users can turn it off and keep it off. As said...39 replies | 5590 view(s)
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11-29-2019, 02:23 PMDFrantz replied to a thread Is there anyone for whom Park Assist Pilot works beautifully? in XC60 (SPA: 2018- )That's the best thing to do. Folks are more comfortable after seeing someone else do it. It does take a little understanding the parameters it's...42 replies | 1894 view(s)
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11-29-2019, 12:52 PMAll the features mentioned here are features tested and compared... Volvo still leads with many things others simply don't offer. Pretensioners at...21 replies | 1159 view(s)
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11-29-2019, 11:11 AMDFrantz replied to a thread Is there anyone for whom Park Assist Pilot works beautifully? in XC60 (SPA: 2018- )If you know what it's looking for it works great... but not as great as I park without it, so I don't use it at all and find it slow. It's a tough...42 replies | 1894 view(s)
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11-26-2019, 04:09 PMThe packaging is much better on the 2020, at least for the US market. If you want a really base car then go with the '19. But once you start adding...21 replies | 1621 view(s)
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11-26-2019, 12:53 PMOnly it won't fail because of oil consumption... it will fail because you didn't do anything to address the consumption, which the warranty also...101 replies | 4622 view(s)
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11-26-2019, 11:28 AMDFrantz replied to a thread New to me 2012 Volvo Xc60 T5 and my first issue, sigh in XC60 (2010 - 2017)Certainly not a ecoboost, 100% not a 4 cylinder, and most decidedly not a Ford motor!!!... Is the year you posted incorrect? They didn't even have...5 replies | 259 view(s)
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11-26-2019, 11:12 AMSeveral factors. Winter gas, new motor being the biggest. The EPA figure is also based on 91.. so if you're running less than that it can affect fuel...21 replies | 1143 view(s)
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11-26-2019, 11:02 AMDFrantz replied to a thread Should I be careful about not shutting off my R right after a long climb? in R Forum (2004-2007)I agree with others. The water cooling has greatly helped reduce the risks of coking the turbo as the old days, but any time a machine is run hard it...3 replies | 264 view(s)
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11-19-2019, 01:34 PMDFrantz replied to a thread Will Volvo Ever Bring Back the Stick Shift ? in S60, S60CC & V60, V60CC (2011-2018)Electric actually gives a better chance to do manual than not even though fewer gears would be needed. It eliminates the need to separately certify a...32 replies | 1036 view(s)
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11-19-2019, 01:15 PMI used to sell Ford trucks and spend a good amount of time on those forums. From time to time you'd see a story of a guy putting DEF in the fuel and...106 replies | 4505 view(s)
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11-18-2019, 07:03 PMFWIW Clean retail on a base T6 NADA for my zip code is $29575, bumps up to $32150 if it's a CPO. Clean trade is $25400, avg trade $23550. Not...7 replies | 390 view(s)
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11-18-2019, 11:56 AMThe wording in the the warranty guide is "mechanical breakdown"... so it would have to be that.3 replies | 256 view(s)
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11-16-2019, 12:49 PMDFrantz replied to a thread Who do you use for insurance? A Geico Horror Story From Hell in XC90 (SPA: 2016 - )I switched from Progressive to Liberty Mutual. I haven't had a claim with Liberty and I did a few good easy claims with Progressive, but Progressive...31 replies | 1759 view(s)
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11-16-2019, 12:45 PMNot really much to worry about in the 20' in front of the car. I live in the country and never bother to use fog lights when I have a car with them....9 replies | 725 view(s)
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11-14-2019, 10:17 AMSeveral reasons. It won't get blown around when you have your climate on, it wont' get blown around when you open your window, it won't glare on...36 replies | 1766 view(s)
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About DFrantz
- Name:
- Doug
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- Lewisberry Penn
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- AACA, Agriculture, Tinkering
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- Volvo Sales
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