I have decided to pack it in for my 92 740 and 90 760. I wanted another 95 940 but a wagon instead of a sedan. The 95 940 wagon is near impossible to find in my neck of the woods with the options we want. However, V70 and XC70s abound. We are now considering a FWD! Since I do all of our own work, brakes, t-belts, etc. how much of a stretch would maintaining one of these newer beasts? Are their better years of the v70 and XC70, what should I look out for or look for? Will a V70 or XC70 last as long as a 95 940?

For myself, I only read about them in motoring magazines. If it matters to you, apparently be prepared for pig understeer, even in the recent models.

George Antony

Not yet, although I'm a tinkerer and am looking for a cheap (and possibly slightly neglected) one to come my way just for the opportunity to work on it and learn about them. From what I've seen on friends' cars:

-like all Volvos before the S60, beware of the first two years (in casu 93/94).
-Check the AC. Kino used to have a good site on (early?) 850 AC problems, but it seems to have disappeared. At least Google can't find it anymore.
-Check the transmission (if automatic) for correct functioning.
-Trim.

Bram

I was induced by the Life Partner to trade the 245 in on an 01 V70 two years ago. Brandy new and all computerized. Tells me what is wrong. (you have a tail light out) (right rear door open) that sort of thing. Only 50k miles so far, so repairs have not been an issue. I have done the filters and "tune up" without too much trouble. The plastic canister oil filter requires a special tool, but that is not too bad, and a one-time expense. $25 or so. Not too intimidated except by the engine management, and I think that that has to be dealer programmed. Sigh. Brakes and timing belts and stuff should be doable. After all, someone does them, right? Performance of my na 5 speed wagon is pretty decent, especially when compared to the 245, and I can get 30 mpg or so in good weather. Longevity? Have they given one to Irv to find out?