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2001+ V70 any less troublesome than 2000 and earlier? V70-XC70 2001

posted by  Bill S on  Fri Mar 28 16:55 CST 2003
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We own a 99 V70 XC...our first Volvo, have had it for 17 months, and have put $5800 in maintenance so far (some of this is for regular stuff like tires, oil changes etc)...but we've had our fair share of check engine lights, computer failures, oil leaks, engine mounts, power window switches failing, creaking power-front seats, vibrations, etc...we've pretty much had it...the costs are bad, but it's also the time and aggravation of REPEATED trips to the repair shop.

I've never had such a love/hate relationship with a car in my life...this is the nicest car I've ever owned (though clearly not the best handling), but also, by FAR, the most troublesome.

Anyway, I'm wondering if the 2001+ has faired any better?

Or, even if it has faired the same, is it a much more satisfying car to drive (handling, comfort, quietness, safety, power) than the 2000 and earlier that would make it worth "upgrading" from our '99?

Or should I just bail out and buy (oh no) a new Subaru AWD wagon? Or a Mercedes 4-Matic wagon (used)? Or a BMW 5-Series Wagon (used)? Or a VW Passat 4-Motion Wagon? Or an Audi A6 Wagon?

Thanks...






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