In researching the wisdom of purchasing a 2001 v70, I have encountered a number of negative reviews. Many of them on this forum and most of them surrounding the transmission. I am one that puts a lot of stock in consumer reviews, especially in matters about which I have limited understanding. .Like automobiles. A life long enthusiast of cars, I agreed with mechanics and bankers that if they didn't attempt to write and perform music, I wouldn't become an accountant or a mechanic. Last week my 940 turbo wagon burst into flames when the pre-pump experienced some unfortunate malfunction. Why the gas tank didn't blow up is a mystery for the ages. It did total the car however. My cynical side fears that there are likely no models as dependable and hardy as the 940 in later years because elaborate gizmos and safeguards have been added to save us from reliability.
The v70 appears to be much the car that the 940 was. Some report owning the same model and year with no problems while others grumble and snarl about erratic transmissions etc. The very notion of an immobilizer is irritating and a $250. spare key just fuels the ire. I am told there are less expensive sources for the key and that the security system doesn't cause all that much trouble. . .Can anyone suggest a model that isn't AWD that might mirror the attributes of the 940? My brother had several wagons over the decades but it was a Xover that sent him to MB because of tranny issues. In my business, a crossover is an integral part of pro audio speaker arrays!
Thanks for any input!
Barrelhouse
P.S. I live in an extremely low crime area. . .Pricey security seems superfluous. Also,90 miles from the nearest dealer!