My local Honda dealer had two XCs, a '98/'99 and a '01+, both parked next to each other, and both in silver on their used car lot.

If you search out used cars on the internet, there are lots of Honda dealers that have two XCs on their used car lot.

I'd conclude that lots of people seem to trade in XCs on Hondas and sometimes they do it two-at-a-time.

1. Yes, I'd move up from a 745. Technology moves a lot in 15 years.
2. No, not to an XC. No.
3. If it must be a Volvo, try looking for a FWD '98 V70. Get it checked out for oil leaks and make sure the AC evaporator isn't leaking . ($$$). The later cars were "drive by wire" and the electronic throttle almost always fails.

-BTC