Are there any Volvo clubs dito sa pinas?

[ryan]

I'm a 1st time Volvo owner so I'm curious, anyone knows if there's a local Volvo car club dito sa Manila?

I think it would be nice to know other owners of the same brand for info exchange, meet ups, etc

thanks!!

[hens]

nice car! ;)

di ako sure, pero parang wala akong naririnig na may Volvo Club.

[woodfire]

I saw this same query sa BMWCCP site. So far, no Volvo car club here in the phils.

[mazdamazda]

i think that it's time to set-up one! kaso hirap maghanap ng volvo enthusiast! most volvos that i've seen are chauffer driven...

[ryan]

That was also me who posted that in the BMW forums a few months back hehe

I guess most Volvos here are not owner driven thats why not many Volvo enthusiasts around?

I hope situation changes with the new S40

[mazdamazda]

ryan, how much did you get your new S40?

[ryan]

Cost me 1.9M for the 2.4i (170hp, 230nm) version.

Car is kitted pretty well with almost all near-luxury car features included maybe except for moonroof and CD changer.

Btw, I just saw a Volvo ad today in the Inquirer but they didnt say which car they are launching soon. I guess its pretty obvious

[boyscout]

very nice car. hope i can upgrade soon

[ryan]

hi boyscout,

nice to finally meet another Volvo owner online. How's your S40? Did you accessorize your car?


btw, im curious, anyone knows if is it true that euro cars dont need to follow break in procedure? I got the idea from one of the Volvo forums

[JAYarc]

Hi, It depends on the dealer unless u bougth
from Grey, or if speedo shows figure of test done, PORSCHE and other exotics already conduct break-in, since ur car belong to premiun class u should take care avoid rev over 4000rpm some casted residue metal migth scratch bore shaft ect. wait til 1st 1000Km change oil & filter before exploit full potential. I know u know it>>
nice VFR
nuebies here'

[boyscout]

i guess all new cars today doesn't need to follow break-in procedures.
my s40 is bone stock.
volvo sent me the catalogue for the all-new s40 and it looks so good. ryan if you can maybe you coyuld post pics of your volvo.

[marg]

i guess all new cars today doesn't need to follow break-in procedures.
my s40 is bone stock.
volvo sent me the catalogue for the all-new s40 and it looks so good..

There is no ALL-NEW S40, just a face-lifted one for 2009. It still sports the Peter Horbury body, freshened up by Steve Mattin.

[billyjames]

hi guys, the 40 series here starts in the year 2000 and up. Looks like you guys have earlier models than that. Are those Volvo engines or Mitsubishi engines, because I heard the early ones are.

^ yes, mitsu engines 1800cc

So, avoid pre-2000 S/V40 with mitsu engines?

[ryan]

thanks for the feedback!

i was going thru the owners manual but couldnt find anything about engine break-in. also, it says there that first check up is 15,000 kms although local Volvo dealer suggest 1st 2000 and every 10,000 after.

hmmm... i wonder who i should follow..

[win]

hi ryan! did you find any Volvo clubs here? hows your S40?

[ryan]

Wow, this is a very old thread na pala! Sorry, but I don't know of any local Volvo clubs.

Actually, my dad already "bought" the S40 from me last year but he left it with me til I get a new car daw. So far so good naman after 4 years. Never gave me any major headache.

[billyjames]

Wow, this is a very old thread na pala! Sorry, but I don't know of any local Volvo clubs.

Actually, my dad already "bought" the S40 from me last year but he left it with me til I get a new car daw. So far so good naman after 4 years. Never gave me any major headache.

How about now na 5 years na? Maybe Ok pa but maybe you can share some thoughts or views on what parts needs replacing, what problems to expect from a 5 year old car, which talyer gives good service, and which shop sells vovlo parts at a price lower than competitors.

[ryan]

Sold the S40 a few months ago. The only part that broke down outside of warranty was one of the rear door locks. Had it replaced for about 4k pesos I think.

Overall, my Volvo ownership experience was quite positive except that resale value was quite low.