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Time to start looking for a newer Volvo. What to be aware of in 01& newer?

posted by  rancher rick on  Mon Oct 31 06:12 CST 2005
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Hi,
My wife has been driving her 95 850T wagon for 5 years now & lately, she`s been talking of getting a newer wagon in the next several months. Time to do some research!
The `95 has been a great car & runs fine. It`s a daily commuter so lots of mileage. We are aware of the standard "stuff" that goes wrong on those mid-90`s Volvo`s. What should we be aware of in the 01 & up Volvo`s. Have those problem areas of the earlier 850`s been resolved in the V70`s?
We are a long time Volvo family so little likelihood that we will switch to Toyota/ Honda. 35 years of Volvo`s; the kids drive Volvo`s even got my sister driving a Volvo now, something I never thought I`d see.
Thanks,
Rich








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    Time to start looking for a newer Volvo. What to be aware of in 01& newer?

    posted by  MadeInJapan on  Mon Oct 31 08:08 CST 2005
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    Avoid the ETM's that are bound to fail, at $1000+ a pop. This means either get a '98 like I did or '02 and newer...avoid '99-'01's altogether.
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    1998 S70 T5 Emarald Green Metallic, 2004 V70 2.5T Ruby Red, Previous Owner of Black '94 850 Turbo Wagon. My cars have been running so well lately they've got me worried.








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      Time to start looking for a newer Volvo. What to be aware of in 01& newer?

      posted by  someone claiming to be koza on  Mon Oct 31 08:48 CST 2005 [RELATED]

      MY02 also have bad ETM (I guess maybe earlier production)
      all boards always refer to 99-01 MY......it should be 99-02
      after that volvo startred to install ETA electronic throttle actuator, controlled by ECM

      I hope volvo finally willl amke the move to replacee them (cover) costs in case of breakdown......but this would set back Ford by multi millions







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