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FWD questions from a RWD afficianado...

posted by  Hovonogila on  Sat Jul 2 03:29 CST 2005
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I have never owned a FWD or AWD volvo but my RWD is getting long in the tooth.

The brickboard forum for RWD owners has been extremely helpful.

1) Have any of you made the switch from Volvo RWD to FWD? How do the cars hold up?

2) Are there models and years to avoid?

3) Are parts as readily available?

4) I have heard the FWD platform is not as durable as RWD models.

5) Is the white motor any good? It has some potential problem areas on the 960. Is this the same engine?

6) The FWD models appear to have less interior room than RWD. Is this true?

7) Is the fuel economy appreciably better on the FWD models? I assume they perform much, much better.

Any of these areas you can respond to would be helpful. Let me thank you for your response in advance. Have a great fourth!

Mark






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