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Also, my brakes squeak when backing up. The car only has 2700 miles on it.
Any input would be appreciated.
Din't seem to have the wind noise problem though.
Anyone that has any input on the brakes would be appreciated!
There is a lease calculator here on Edmunds you could try. It allows you to plug in all those extra costs.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
He told me that the "Cap Cost" was $26,807 does this mean that it includes the tax and fees? Thank you so much for your help and advice!
The MSRP is $32,225
The invoice price is $30,157
The Cap price (leasing price) is $26,807
Terms- 36 months, 15,000 miles per year, drive off is $491.94, 35 payments of $491.94. Residual value is $15,145.
ENDS UP POTENTIALLY COSTING THIS:
$17,709.84 total in payments
$15,145 Residual Value
$17,245.00 total price to purchase w/tax @ 6.5%
Total actual price of car:
$34,954.00 :mad:
Bank rate.com advises adding up all of your lease expenses and the cost of purchasing your car at the lease end (just in case). This also helps to show you what type of deal you are getting. the thing I don't understand is how $26807 turned back in more than the MSRP when I look at the total payments and the residual value.
The other way to look at it is this: $26,807 sale price, plus tax and license, finance @6.9% for 60 mos. total price $34,200. 60mo pmt @$570. In reality the purchase price would be $2000 higher, since the lease incentive is greater than the purchase incentive.
Now, your payment is @ $612 and the total cost is $36,700.
If you plan on keeping the car for a long time, buy it.
Otherwise take the lease.
When you are calculating your potential cost, you are adding in all the taxes, interest, etc.
i mentioned the lease calculator on edmunds before, but here is the direct link. Plug in all your info and see what you get.
http://www.edmunds.com/apps/calc/CalculatorController?tid=edmunds.finance.financ- elanding.calculators..3.*
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
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Just thought I'd point that out, not that it should prevent you from doing it. Heck, I don't mind running premium for increased performance.
check out ipdusa.com for other upgrades.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
Volvo already recommends premium fuel in the T5 for best performance anyway. I suspect most T5 drivers are already putting at least midgrade in, so maybe it's not such a hit. Now, mileage may be another story...
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
How bout the awd model...does the awd eat up the tires...do they wear quicker??
Thanks in advance!!
thinking of buying a 2000 s40 volvo with 61000 miles on it. Is there any reason why I shouldn't go ahead with the deal?
About 7months ago i purchased a 2000 S40 Volvo from Car Max that had 82thousand miles at a great price. I drove the car for 3months and then constant problems began to happen. The ignition Coil had to be replaced and so and so forth. My problem now, when I drive the car at about 30-40 miles per hour, it drives smoothly. When I try to accelerate to 60 or 70 miles per hour the car begins to knock and act like it just can not make it. The knocking is felt underneath the floor board and sometimes it will get so bad that it shakes the car. The faster I go the harder the knocking gets and it progressively get worse over the day. One mechanic told me it is the CV Joint another has said that I am not using the correct Octane fuel? Has anyone else had a problem like this? PLEASE HELP!!!!
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
The S40 works best on premium.
New car smell is toxic many new cars...not Volvo
http://money.cnn.com/2006/01/31/Autos/toxic_cars/index.htm
http://www.swedespeed.com/news/publish/Volvo_News/article_742.html
This article might be of interest to cell phone users...
http://www.sarshield.com/news/disclosingdanger.html
Here's disturbing informtion about Aspartame...
http://www.321recipes.com/aspartame.html
Before you take another shower, read this...
http://www.chooseorganics.com/organicarticles/bodycaredanger.htm
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
What's fascinating about this is the almost complete lack of pointers to articles in refereed journals which involve human adult subjects. What's here is mostly a lot of anecdotes, but anecdotes aren't good science. The fact that this page eventually degenerates into paranoid-sounding conspiracy-theory howling isn't exactly a boon to credibility.
While I agree the FDA isn't necessarily the best at the job of screening products, I'm unconvinced by this page. While the research on pregnancy and aspartame is old news (my wife went off Diet Coke for both pregnancies and nursing periods), I have yet to see a sound study that shows it has any serious effects on non-pregnant adults. This page certainly didn't link to any, mostly just opinion pieces from MDs. Big deal, I'm sure I can easily locate just as many MD's who *don't* think it's dangerous. I want data, not opinions.
I mean, think about it for a minute. Given the number of people who ingest large quantities of aspartame on a regular basis, if a researcher could show strong evidence for negative effects associated with aspartame, that study would publish itself and be a career boon to anyone associated with it. Yet no such research has been published. I wonder why...
Before you take another shower, read this... http://www.chooseorganics.com/organicarticles/bodycaredanger.htm
This is simply a rant. The only basis for anything here is the statment that antimicrobial soap "is chemically similar to Agent Orange." Whoopee. Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide are "chemically similar" and yet have radically different meaningful chemical properties. This article doesn't cite a single shred of evidence showing any toxic effect on anything, and the piece comes from a source with a vested commercial interest in demonizing anything not carrying the "organic" seal of approval.
Yes, there may be legitimate reasons to prefer soap without antimicrobials in it (like producing resistant microorganisms), but the "toxic to humans" argument presented here is weak speculation at best.
I didn't read that particular cell phone study, but it's probably more credible than these other two. I have seen a couple well-done studies on such effects and as a result I prefer clamshell phones, which keep the antenna further away.
It would have saved you a lot of reading...
that has 105K faultless miles. I want something larger now and heavier with some sizzle and comfort.Sizzle is something that this car does not have. The "thunk of the Volvo while closing door is impressive" but good impressions stopped right there. Interior is bland and muted and hi tech cheap looking. It lacks interior storage space (a killer with me)Dash board does not even have the storage of my Focus(pathetic) The stingy and tiny center arm rest is like my Focus (shocking!where does ones arm take a rest? and the storage? non existent) The little pocket billiard space on driver side door I had to stare at to believe it existed. But the final turnoff was the cheesy inside silver painted plastic door handle. How long could it last? It resembled the quality of a childs car from Toys R Us.
This for $25,000? Has anyone seen a Camry or Altima? What did PT Barnum say? Well maybe Ford can come to its rescue but I'm not optimistic. Very disappointed Grad
don
I live in north central Pennsylvania, so the AWD is appealing. Little concerned about the mpg...sounds about right though.
don
Is this a decent price? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, and here's the breakdown:
$22,070
+ 1200 (automatic)
595 (discounted select package, w/ overseas delivery)
1485 (body kit)
307 (rear spoiler)
- 300 (discount, "just for me")
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= $25,357
Strickly speaking, pads and rotors are seperate, and can be replaced independantly if needed. That said, a set of rotors for your car is so inexpensive (approx $60 per axle) that I would replace the rotors when I do pads.
You see, pads require bedding in to perform properly. This is the process in which a thin layer of pad material is transferred to the rotors and bonds with the rotor surface. This layer is what the pads "grab onto" when braking, and if it isn't uniform and smooth, you can get juddering and steering wheel vibrations.
Assuming your rotors are still in good condition (you should ask your mechanic how hey look if you can't tell yourself), you could bed new pads to them if you want. In my opinion though, it's worth the extra $60 per axle to get fresh rotors - it's what I do on my car.
I admit that now I'm a Volvo sales consultant,but i'm quite impressed with the new S40. i think it's one of the best Volvos in the range,actually.
They appear to be quite well made-The quality is pretty apparent.