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Cut bait or stick with it V70-XC70 2001

posted by  redsoxnation on  Thu Aug 24 16:22 CST 2006
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Bought this w/95k from a good customer of my mechanic. In six months, have had to replace engine mounts & front torque mount, catalytic converter and today the A/C/ failed initially but after a few minutes it did kick in. Will not go back until the A/C actually dies.

My question: is spending $1500+ in six months on parts that should not yet have worn out a sign of trouble or is this typical of this model. Was owner of '97 850 T-5 and I already miss it.

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    Cut bait or stick with it V70-XC70 2001

    posted by  MadeInJapan on  Thu Aug 24 16:29 CST 2006
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    First model year of any Volvo has been problematic. The XC in '01 was a revision and nothing like the '00 XC, so it was a new model year. Sort of heavy on the repairs, but once you get it all sorted, she'll probably be a decent car for you.
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    1998 S70 T5 Emarald Green Metallic, 2004 V70 2.5T Ruby Red, Previous Owner of Black '94 850 Turbo Wagon. My cars have been running so well lately they've got me worried.








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      Cut bait or stick with it V70-XC70 2001

      posted by  Neu240 on  Sat Sep 2 06:34 CST 2006
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      Mind you I have a 2000 XC, but I have stuck with mine to the tune of over $5K for each of the past two years. I like the car, but this is as much as a new car payment. I suppose that there are strategies to DIY on alot of these repairs and one could save a bit of money, but IMHO it never, ever ends....

      I'll be using my energy to take care of my '90 244, which is a dream compared to the XC







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