BtownVolvo Posted April 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Driving a FWD for months and not knowing is worse And VIN I hope. vin+awd = @#$!@$#@I had no reason to look under my car!! Although to make up for it all I did a spectacular burn out on my way home from school LOL.What about the FWD VIN# ? I think you're good Reid.You bought the car under the impression that it was AWD. If your paperwork says AWD you don't have anything to worry about.Well the thing is:1. I don't know what the bill of sale said. I don't have it in front of me. I do have a bad feeling it's just going to say "Volvo S40 T5" though, especially if they just pull it from the original database.2. I have pictures from the day after I got it that show the badge specifically. Such as:I honestly don't have my hopes up for this. We're going to gather more evidence, present it to them, and give them the chance to fix it. After that, I'll report back :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoRalV70 Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Ive driven S40 T5's FWD and AWD....the difference is night and day how could you not notice the torque steer?I guess if you paid AWD price it sucks, But id be happier with it being fwd then awd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BtownVolvo Posted April 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Ive driven S40 T5's FWD and AWD....the difference is night and day how could you not notice the torque steer?I guess if you paid AWD price it sucks, But id be happier with it being fwd then awd.Don't get me wrong, I'm totally happy! I however have never driven a Volvo AWD vehicle so it wouldn't be "night and day." Jesus christ guys I didn't notice it until now because I've had absolutely no reason until now to look under the car and have just trusted that since it was sold as an AWD car that it WOULD be an AWD car. I don't beat the shit out of it like I did my S70 and I frankly don't know even half the shit on it like I did my S70. I take it in for service and even oil changes because I don't even want to take the chance of voiding the warranty. Things like the down pipe are bolt on and bolt off, so if need be I can just put the old one back on and everyone would be none the wiser.Don't mean to rant but holy shit guys! You would think that since we bought the car from a very reputable dealer I could trust they knew what they were doing. Clearly this is not the case and have learned a life lesson...yet again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilled man Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 wow I would be tearing someones ass up . First thing I would do and tell the dealer my AWD is broken and then when they go you dont have awd I would say WTF you sold me a AWD car and it doesnt have AWD . Then flip out more and demand a new car or sue. Simpley its either badged wrong or someone stole your driveshfat lol how about more under car pics other then that crappy one I cant see dick on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownTurboBrick Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Don't mean to rant but holy shit guys! You would think that since we bought the car from a very reputable dealer I could trust they knew what they were doing. Clearly this is not the case and have learned a life lesson...yet again.clearly not the case EVAR!!! don't sweat the nonsense, you know what needs to happen just handle your business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BtownVolvo Posted April 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 wow I would be tearing someones ass up . First thing I would do and tell the dealer my AWD is broken and then when they go you dont have awd I would say WTF you sold me a AWD car and it doesnt have AWD . Then flip out more and demand a new car or sue. Simpley its either badged wrong or someone stole your driveshfat lol how about more under car pics other then that crappy one I cant see dick onThe thought has crossed my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownTurboBrick Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 In honor of Reid's dibacle, i say all automakers start producing AWD vehicles create a proper warning light...instead of a CEL they need a reid specific Check Drivetrain Light with a flashing 4 wheels :lol: someone pshop now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che'_Moderator Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 In honor of Reid's dibacle, i say all automakers start producing AWD vehicles create a proper warning light...instead of a CEL they need a reid specific Check Drivetrain Light with a flashing 4 wheels :lol: someone pshop now!In all fairness they do put that big ass differential on he back of the car so you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BtownVolvo Posted April 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 ::face palm:: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVC Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 this is absoloutely ridiculous... definitely keep us posted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
--Aaron-- Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Pretty crazy stuff........I know how ya feel, when I got my dog 9 years or so ago they licensed him as and told us he was a girl. "She" got home and went to go to the bathroom and I'm like, "Dad, she's cocking her leg." :lol: .....sorta the same thing, kinda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oreo931 Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 :lol: :lol: This is insane :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonutsDemise Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 good thing it doesn't snow in Florida... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPTDoh Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 wow I would be tearing someones ass up . First thing I would do and tell the dealer my AWD is broken and then when they go you dont have awd I would say WTF you sold me a AWD car and it doesnt have AWD . Then flip out more and demand a new car or sue. Simpley its either badged wrong or someone stole your driveshfat lol how about more under car pics other then that crappy one I cant see dick on I would not be able to keep a straight face through that script. Whatever you decide, PLEASE try to record the dealership's reaction. I can see this story blowing up on Jalopnik or the Consumerist.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C70drvr Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Fo Serious!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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