Thanks JRL, That would have been awesome. Cant believe how costly and difficult it's turning out be here in So Cal but still have hopes I can find a local place to get cheaper programming that...

Thanks hoonk for the link and info. Sadly the only non dealer in CA listed on there website is 300 miles away.

Heard the subscription for VIDA is $8,000 per year. I guess I'll just keep looking...

Sorry to bring up an old thread from 5 months ago but having the same issue.

I have one 5 button remote key and a valet key. The remote key case is busted with bad buttons and bad switch blade so...

Mine is the same and would love to find out how to which it off.

I have the same problem in my XC70 '04 but have yet to take in for service. It does it from the unit heating up. I think the ejection mechanism uses a nylon cable which elongates from the heat. It's...

I find Sweden one of the most children friendly countries in the world. I do not have any children but the friends I stayed with do and I really noticed how good of a life chilren have in Sweden. I...

I think it's a perfect trip for your car, this is exactly what the car is built for. The car is very comfortable to be in and you feel very safe even though it's brutal outside. Norway has the best...

Bergen is beautiful and May can have nice weather. Have not driven over the mountains in May. Call or email the tourist board in Lilliehammer and ask about typical road conditions for that time of...

Quote: "Question #1: Did I read in one of threads that cars purchased through OSD need to be paid in advance and that VNA won’t finance them? How can anybody buy one of these cars then? I don’t think...

We'll I was finally able to get a sit down meeting at the board of equalization. They were very friendly and much more receptive as a whole than most agencys.

I was approved a sales tax exempt for...

1) Front right door rattels excessively.

2) Wind shield wiper auto rain sensor is very annoying by
acting arratic. I try to keep it off but somehow I keep
re-activating it.

3) Gas...

From what I can tell on the website the Volvo Team Inventor #294 is listed in the group that did not start stage 9 but there isn't any more info.

I think the iQue is ideal, however the Volvo in-dash system that I used in Europe is awesome but way too expensive.

The iQue is a neat item and can be very useful especial when you get a mount and...

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (SpudRacer @ Jan. 07 2004,14:51)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Does anybody know if the odometer can be...

I have to agree with AutoMonkey.

The drive going north along the coast from Gothenburg is one of the best. The small fishing village called &quot;Mollosund&quot; would be one of my destinations for a lunch...

Nice post imxc90,

I think that post should be very helpful to anyone considering the OSD program.

Almost all the important info one needs to know in a single post. Well done

The process and...

Thank You for all the responses,

I guess I&#39;ll just have to use my new Volvo more often and take longer road trips to justify the cost&#33;

Low Tide, Thank you for the info but your scaring the hell...

Thank You for the responses,

I wish I didn&#39;t allow myself to believe what I read when I was thinking about the OSD. The idea of the car being sales tax free was a big incentive (savings of approx....

Hello everyone,

I need help and I hope I am not beating a dead horse.

I&#39;ve read through the threads but I am still puzzled. Has anyone been able to avoid having to pay sales tax (&#036;3,600) for...

Hello everyone,

I need help

I&#39;ve read through the threads but I am still puzzled. Has anyone been able to avoid having to pay sales tax (&#036;3,600) in California? If so, what was the procedure?
...

Hi Fairfax,

Thanks for the tip, see you there.

I would like to try going north into some mountain terrain and do some climbing but friends and family are calling in the south. I drop off my...

I&#39;m picking mine up on June 2nd, arriving May 31 staying at the SAS Scandanavia in center of Downtown.

Brutal flight, so we decided to arrive a little earlier, rest up and see the city before we...

Congratulation cakennedy&#33;

Nice choice of color.

I was told the best for break-in is winding roads and city driving with out pushing it.

Having it on cruise control on the highway for long periods of time is not recommended during break-in...

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (silverstar @ April 09 2003,14:28)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">For the people in this forum, I highly...