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posted by  someone claiming to be John on  Wed Dec 24 13:42 CST 2003 [RELATED]

I think it depends on personal experience. Overall, I think the 850,S70, V70 have been pretty good.

I have a 1995 850 wagon (5 speed) with 148,000 on it. I have only changed brake pads once (Original rotors), timing belt twice, serpentine belt, shocks (Upgraded to Bilstines) thermostate, plug wires, cap, rotor etc. what I would consider basic preventative maintainence. I flush all the fluids alot, change the oil ever 6,000 miles (Synthetic)

It has been super.

I also have a 1999 S70 with 108,000 on it (5 speed) I did have to replace the heater core on this and while I was at it replaced the evap. about 800 for both combined, parts, labor. One clutch sensor went (40 bucks) a few light bulbs (tailight, headlight)other than that it has been flawless.

I specifically ordered the cars with european specs, ie 5 speed, manual seats, I even ordered manual climate control in the 99. The dealer thought I was nuts. Keep it simple, less to break.

John.






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