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Help with choosing our next Volvo wagon V70-XC70

posted by  Jake P on  Sat Jul 6 14:25 CST 2013
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Just wondering if I could get a few tips on what certain makes / years to avoid when shopping. My wife has been driving a 240 wagon for close to 3 years with absolutely no problems. Pretty amazing for a 20 year old unrestored vehicle. As long as she checks the oil, the old girl will keep on running. My wife is ready to buy something a little newer and wants some ammenities like cup holders and heated leather. She really wants to stay with a Volvo wagon but I don't want to buy a lemon and you hear some mixed reviews about the v70/xc70's. Please let me know what too look for or avoid.
thanks
Jake








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    Help with choosing our next Volvo wagon V70-XC70

    posted by  KlausC on  Wed Jul 10 09:28 CST 2013
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    "Jwalker" gave you the correct advice, but I would like to add a bit more.

    The turning radius on the V/XC70 is much greater than the 245 and requires a learning curve in parking lots. Of course, newer is better (2003+) and 2001-2002 are to be avoided, but the price goes up. For example:
    http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3841301257.html
    appears to be nice, but you do need owner history for any car. The timing belt interval has been getting longer and for 2007 it is around 120K miles.

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    Klausc, a Volvoholic








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      Help with choosing our next Volvo wagon V70-XC70

      posted by  peter faga on  Sat Sep 14 19:02 CST 2013
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      Klaus
      You have me worried.
      I bought a one owner v 70 wagon with 100k a year ago.
      What should I worry about
      Timing belt and all fluids were chanced at 100 k
      Thanks for your constant imput on volvos
      Pete








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        You bought an 01 V70 V70-XC70

        posted by  KlausC on  Sat Sep 14 19:17 CST 2013
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        Buyer beware. Of a 5 speed tranny falling apart, so change the ATF on a regular basis (20K miles) and NEVER use a machine to pump the fluid! At least drain the 3309 fluid (buy it at Toyota) and refill, use an aluminum crush washer. Measure what comes out and put in exactly the same amount.

        2001 is a new body for the V70. New wiring, new computers, new fuse boxes, new seats, and all untested at the factory - for longevity.

        Save up money for a replacement, it will come sooner rather than later.

        "all fluids changed", do you have documentation on which fluids? Is the ATF still pink/bright red? Remember, power steering is Pentosin, very expensive stuff.







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    Help with choosing our next Volvo wagon V70-XC70

    posted by  John.a on  Tue Jul 9 22:57 CST 2013
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    It depends on how is was cared for,, some do not like 2003 V70 T 2.5 ,, I like mine very much..115K but I do all my maintenance too.. good luck ,, keep doing a search online ,, some local Volvo shops might know as well..
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    2003, V70:2.4T,110.350 k,mi. ,, 1985, 245:Ti, 275k mi.sold@250.00k... 1974, 145, 230k mi..sold @260K








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    Help with choosing our next Volvo wagon V70-XC70

    posted by  james_a_sousa on  Sun Jul 7 18:56 CST 2013
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    2008 is the oldest XC 70 with the latest body style.

    We just got a fully loaded one for $16,500 with 78k on it and new tires and rotors. My dealer gave it a clean bill of health.

    Our last batch of cars were a '95 855 base, a '96 854 base, and a '96 855R - they all lasted us 11 years.

    Get her a nice car.








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      Help with choosing our next Volvo wagon V70-XC70

      posted by  sherm on  Sun Jul 7 21:55 CST 2013
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      As Clint Eastwood says, "do you feel lucky, Punk?" Try to buy one from someone you know who can speak to its history. No matter which you buy, expect them to be very needy as they get older. Get the deluxe AAA membership, as I did for my wife. It's good insur for marital harmony as these bricks will break down. I presume that you are a DIY or you wouldn't be on BB. The beautiful thing is that you have let someone else take the massive depreciation hit [the greatest hidden cost of car ownership]
      --
      The Family Fleet '90 745 16v; '90 745 GLE; 96 855T; 99 XC, collectively approaching 900,000mi and going strong.








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    Help with choosing our next Volvo wagon V70-XC70

    posted by  jwalker on  Sat Jul 6 19:21 CST 2013
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    95-97 850 wagons are great and relatively simple.

    98-2000 V70's. 1998 is best as the 99 and 2000 models had some throttle problems but are still good cars. No AWD. Early AWD models can be troublesome.

    Avoid 2001 and 2002. 2003+ FWD's are good. So are 2004+ AWD's.







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      Help with choosing our next Volvo wagon V70-XC70

      posted by  someone claiming to be Volvo crazy on  Thu Jul 11 08:49 CST 2013 [RELATED]

      Just got a 98 xc and love it original owner, keep in a heated garage,and a folder
      full of invoices based on the window sticker of $37,000 I paid 4.2 cents on the dollar!!
      If you have rough roads the extra clearance is fantastic.But these are sophisticated cars and not for the faint of heart.If you don't do all your
      own work your sunk . You have to love working on them.
      IMHO it is the best volvo yet and I have owned every older model except the 444






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