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posted by  someone claiming to be Dennis on  Wed Apr 24 15:57 CST 2002 [RELATED]

I traded-in my 94 non-turbo 850 for a 1999 S-70 GLT and here are my thoughts:

The 850 feels more solid-the S70 seems to have more squeaks and the front door leaks wind on occassion. The seats also squeaks.

The S-70 is a much faster car BUT it does not handle as well as a 850 (the ride is softer)-my 850 was a non-turbo. You must get the turbo (All the mechanics I have spoken with claims that the Volvo turbos are fine).

I do not know why Volvo changed the rear pass-through on the S-70 to a removable piece (the 850 had a flip-down); That is the most irritating thing about the S-70.

The S-70 feels more luxourious.

The S-70 is no head turner since many, many people did not even know I changed vehicles. Yes, I like silver cars!

However, I am still glad I made the change since the S-70 is a much better vehicle and my wife did not have to 're-learn' the car.

I would go for the 1999 since it has the side markers and I have heard that there were some issues with the 1998s. There is no real difference with the 1999 and 2000 models.





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