My dealer and I went over the new Volvo drive, and we're both not convinced it's better. The biggest worry is the trim pump mounted out exposed to the elements at all times. Not a great idea for fresh water, very odd idea for salt water boaters.
The other problem with Volvo engine packages is they STILL don't offer the 'easy oil change' option like Mercury does. So simple, why are they leaving that option out??
Volvo shifts better, but Mercury is much easier to live with over the years..............IMO
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Previous Four Winns: 2003 Freedom 180, 150 Johnson XL, purchased new July 2005, sold Sept. 07
Current Four Winns: 2002 Horizon 170, 115 Yamaha V4, purchased May 2010 from family friend.
