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Hi Jon!
Here in the Connecticut/Rhode Island area the ’01 V70XC’s seem to be listing on Craigslist for anywhere between $2500 for a high mileage one to $7995 for a dealer car with low miles. Of course it’s hard to tell what kind of ills any of those cars have and need fixed right away.
Your prospect sounds odd to me. Seems to me that 125K is a little early for needing a bevel gear or rear hubs. The cat should last at least twice that long and really, the O2 sensors should last about the same. What has happened to this car that led to these ailments or potentially even the false diagnosis? Being an ’01 doesn’t scare me, but a questionable past or maintenance history does.
My parent’s have been very happy with their ’94 960, a car “to be avoided” in these parts. Yes, it’s had its fair share of issues, perhaps more, but it’s also been a great, very comfortable car. I see no reason why an ’01 V70XC should be different.
Why let your mechanic do the T-belt? If you can handle the other stuff then the belt ought to be a piece of cake.
How's your 240 treating you? I've about had it with mine. It's a great car but I think I've finally moved on. All the oh so common issues are nickel and diming me and taking up all my time.
-Will
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