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Buying My first FWD Volvo S70

posted by  someone claiming to be BJW on  Fri Jun 4 11:55 CST 2004 [RELATED]

I share the same thoughts regarding inspection by your shop. Have them check codes, this may tip you off to any number of control and switch problems. Take the car for a long test drive; high speed, corners and bumps.

The torque converter of my 98 S70 failed 2 months after I bought it. If I was to do it over, I'd take it to a (real) transmission shop for checkout also. Have been told that it's the weak link in the drivetrain. As already mentioned, avoid AWD.

Enjoy it.





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