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for a teenager try a RWD 940 S70

posted by  jda2000 on  Fri Apr 23 16:26 CST 2004
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Less than $7K for a 99 S70 with 87K miles and volvo serviced, sounds to good to be true, be careful.

Major issues:

1) ETS, electronic throttle system that doesn't use a cable wire, done electronically. Common failure and repair is about $1000,

2) ABS module failure, another common failure about $800+

3) AC evaporator failure, common failure $1200 job

4) PNP switch failre, about $300 plus lots of other electronic stuff.

I would pay a volvo mechanic to look at this car carefully, or better look for a '95 940 for your teenager. RWD volvos are very safe, reliable and cheap to maintain vs the FWD, and also not that fast.
My teenager is inheriting the 740, he doesn't need a fast car.
--
'88 240, '92 745, '98 v70 John, Tampa Bay






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