I'll try to make this as short as possible:

Bought a used 1997 855 T5 46,000 miles from University Volvo (Charlotte, NC) beginning of the year. Since then I have had it in the shop numerous times (too many).

Part of the problem is the dealership can't seem to get some things right. For instance, leaving something rolling around in the dashboard after changing the air flow box, binding the radiator cap washer, and three times to get the silicone off of the roof after the windshield trim replacement.

Some of the items below may seem silly as a single item but when you consider the amount of time that I have had it in the shop (25-30 days)and the amount of trips to the dealer I have made, well plus the embarrasment of having a beautiful car that never works, you can see why this is so frustrating. (I have had the car about three months)

Examples include.

Turbo return line

Transmission

Condenser leaking on driver's side floor

Cable broken (? above the distributer)

Info display computer not working properly

Torque rod bushing....I know, but should have been done before I bought it. It is certified you know......

Roof strips

Windshield / trim piece

Rear rotors

Air flow box (wouldn't direct air to floor)

Windshield washer leak in cargo area

Leaking radiator

Lighter not working

I have returned the car but the dealership wants 1200 USD to take it back and cannot find me a comperable car. I have a meeting with the owner and have let them know that this is unacceptable. We'll see how that goes.

Any thoughts? Please no flames, this is extremely frustrating and time consuming, all I want is a car that isn't in the shop every week.

Thanks for your help.

SMS