Being a Volvo lover, I would be sad too if you had gotten the Blazer. Let me see, a Volvo or a Blazer.hmmmmmm I'll take the salty Volvo!!!!!
I'm here in CT. and we got our share of salt too but I try to wash the car after going through a nasty storm to try to preserve it as long as possible. It's been really expensive though. These last few months I've done the timing belt and tune-up. The evaporator ($1100 at the dealer) and now my starter. Not to mention the cabin temp. sensors are going and I will need to replace those soon. Yikes. But I just love the way the car feels and drives. It is a perfect car. It's comfortable and yet it handles well.
I just wish we had a place to go and meet with other Volvo lovers up here in CT. I miss the gathering we used to have at Volvo headquarters in N.J.
I love to talk Volvo talk, so if you are interested in sharing please feel free to email me. mlandusk@travelers.com
You guessed it, I work at Travelers...ha. I would love to hear from you.
Marty