If i can lookup a part on an internet volvo site i see a retail price and a nice discount price. If I go to the local volvo dealer they seem to charge 30% over retail. A slightly less convenient dealer offered a better price but said I have to order 10 of them.

The internet site seem to be fabulous for ordering big parts, but if you need the nuts or smaller items they are just not listed.

So recently asked here about a rusty fuel related gizmo in order to get a part # vs going to the dealer. It seems like I'll need an expert to understand better why my car has just one 02 sensor. Even the dealer guys don't have much time and would seem happy to sell me the wrong part to get me out quick. I don't think they'd take my one 02 sensor assertion seriously and the big internet sites show some 02 sensor as just unavailable from the dealer.

When I had the dealer replace my exhaust system 6 years ago i was disappointed they didn't replace the rusty rear bracket. Now I think they are NLA. Anybody have that part # or even the # for the 2 bolts.

BTW my car is not a turbo - it's the cheapy with manual tranny.
Early 95 made in 94.

My dealer only has 2 mechanics that know how to work on an 850. The 1995 850 is approaching 22 years of age! I get a little off because of VCOA membership.

There is a lot of stuff that is NLA. Imagine the size of the warehouse just to store parts like exhausts, axles, body parts, and 4,000 different sizes of T25 screws! And light bulbs $$$!

There are a few dealers that sell online, Tasca and the Autobahn(IL), plus a few others. They charge for shipping, but are at least OE.

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Keeping it running is better than buying new

I have an early 1995 turbo sedan with 215+k miles that I had bought new about 23 years ago. My dealer (mostly for parts) charges me excellent prices (about the same as those on the internet, if not lower) and the labor warranty is lifetime (for our 850 turbo sedan 1995 and our 2006 S60 2.5T light turbo). I do not know where you live, but if you happen to be in the Chicago area, I might be able to help. For small things like light bulbs etc., sometimes they give those to me even for free!

Those dealer guys have truly been helpful for a long time!