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850 vs. v70 (versus 940)

posted by  someone claiming to be bill d cat on  Thu Dec 12 01:27 CST 2002 [RELATED]

Now at 107k on my '98 V70, I've had pretty much the same array of problems reported for the 850. The "unique" electrical problems mostly surfaced during the first couple of years. The '98 is sort of a hybrid year, with the restyled body but the earlier drivetrain. The SV70 has a softer ride than the 850. With the '99-'00 models the timing belt change was increased to 105k, and the cars are "drive by wire".

If he was happy with an 850 at 100k, he should be happy with the SV70 at 100k. Just be sure that you get the service records, that the usual problems have been addressed (expensive ones include the AC evaporator and the ABS module)and that it passes a mechanical examination.

-bill d cat






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