Whilst I run a S80 nowadays the dodgy component is shared by both camps. You may be interested to read exactly what occured to my car immediately after the ETM software and clean up was done at my...

I no longer have a Cross Country, defecting to an S80 a few years ago, but I still hang around this site, more as a lurker than a poster.

Noticed this thread and thought my very recent experience...

Blimey, AWD, that is one hefty bill to get through an MOT. Didn't you have a whopping great bill last year after a service?? Seem to recall you did. If so, you must be getting pretty miffed at...

Tragic news, Barry, and a shocking waste of life. At times like this, reading news like this I think we all take stock and reflect on what the important issues in life really are.

Condolences to...

Bluegrass/Cetaft/Rabbit

XClogan has just surfaced over on
http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/index.htm?id=923491
He may not be too receptive to spreadsheet requests at the moment as he is...

Ahhh, I'd forgotten all about that little vapour issue with my now long departed XC which was the same vintage as yours.

Turned out to be nothing to worry about at all with mine - the only...

Hmmm, I would urge great caution before you proceed with this purchase. I have owned the exact model you are considering buying...and I wouldn't purchase one again. That's not to say I wouldn't buy...

I've now been XC'less for longer than I was an XC owner but I still enjoy hanging around this site. Guess that say's it all about what a great community it is.

Happy Christmas, one and all, and...

Anna

I've had such a machine and would strongly urge caution. It was a couple of years ago now, and I had loads of strange noises, warning lights then - I can't imagine it has improved with age. I...

I agree with you 100%, Coastal.

I think it would ultimately be detrimental to the site to water it down too much with other model info. After all, it is primarily a site for XC owners, prospective...

That is a real shame, Barry, but, like everyone else, real glad Mrs S was not hurt at all. The only dent that can sometimes live on is to sometimes confidence - hope that won't be the case. It's not...

...AWD, but the one thing we all have in common is not a Cross Country - I for one do not possess one. Surely what we all have in common is an interest, possibly even an enthusiasm, in the Cross...

...til it's gone!

Went out in a Skoda Superb last night. For those that may not be familiar with this particular model it is basically a long wheelbase VW Passat - and a well respected car at...

Good luck with your decision and welcome to this cracking little spot in internet land.

...don't be too anxious to part with your hard earned. How many owners? Does it have a full service history? Don't `presume` anything - always ask and verify. If it's a good `un and you get it for a...

Is it just me or does speed seem much greater when you're in the passenger seat and someone else is piloting your car?? I'm damn sure my wife was trying to overtake Captain Kirks starship when she...

...would be my response!

In the brief time I owned my mark 1 example I was fortunate to experience it in snow and ice conditions. The best memory I have of the efficient AWD system occured driving...

This looks mighty interesting, and one of the locations is minutes from my pad. Time to see if I'm off on the dates...

On the couple of occasions I have been in States and in areas with miles of bugger all I seem to recall cautionary signing advising motorists to be aware of aerial speed traps! Does this occur or is...

ifnt 420: Around these parts, usually written underneath the inscription, and always by someone else, is:

"she is with me!"

Any ideas what you'll replace it with, LWW?

I have a sneaking suspicion I know what you won't be replacing it with!

[QUOTE=1Lieutenant]I enjoy the company.

I'm with you, Steve.

Best tip? Find a good dealer.

Hmmm, one of the recurrent themes about Volvo ownership seems to be to keep well away from the first examples of any new model. I was bitten with my very early (97 build) `98 XC and littlewaywelt...

No need to make a permanent withdrawal, Nic. This is VolvoXC.com, it is not the XC Owners Club and ownership of an XC is not a requirement to be here. In fact, as an ex owner, like me, you are now in...

AWD - How many folk are you hoping to attend? Do you have a minimum number necessary to make it viable? Is it just VolvoXC.com members that you will be targetting to attend or others?