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Looking at buying S70 S70

posted by  someone claiming to be Minneapolis960 on  Fri Apr 28 17:03 CST 2006 [RELATED]

Hi folks. As you might have guessed I currently own a 960, 1997, but have just been presented with the possibility of purchasing a 1998 S70 GLT. The car has about 70,000 miles on it. Considering my 960 has 160K plus miles on it and the engine is running great, I'm not so sure I need another/different vehicle. However, I'm looking for some feedback from some S70 owners as to what they like or dislike about the S70 and what I should be looking out for.

Any suggestions or comments are greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your input!








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    Looking at buying S70 S70

    posted by  850 Tacoma on  Sat Apr 29 04:06 CST 2006
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    I have a 93 850, which I have found to be a very reliable and fun car to drive. My understanding has always been that the 850/S70 line has been more reliable than the 900's, but I don't know that from experience. I am at 145,000 on the 850 and I plan to go to a S70 when I begin having problems. Despite being the first of the line, in seven years and 80,000 miles my 850 has cost me under $1000 in garage bills. Most problems are easy to find and fix and generally it is a connection that needs cleaned or a $60 or less sensor of some kind.

    Good car








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    Looking at buying S70 S70

    posted by  KlausC on  Fri Apr 28 17:14 CST 2006
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    It's a Volvo, so it has all of the Volvo quirks. Be wary with the AC evaporator, they tend to leak and the cost to repair is over $1200. Make sure it comes with a service history that you can read. And 2 key fobs.
    Front wheel drive is much better in the snow, but there is no more oversteer to correct for. The engine and tranny are pretty good, but the electrics are just as bad as ever. Watch for the vinyl bubbling above the armrests on all of the doors. At least the V70 doesn't have the vinyl pucker on the door sill.
    Drive it with a critical mind set. Look at the tranny fluid to make sure it doesn't smell burned. It's going to rain tomorrow so you can check out the traction control (TRKS only works under 25mph) and the ABS.
    I still like the styling of the 960 better.

    Klaus
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    (V♂LV♂s 1975 164, 1995 854T, 1998 V70R)








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      Looking at buying S70 S70

      posted by  Minneapolis960 on  Sat Apr 29 03:22 CST 2006
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      Thanks for the input. I too like the styling of the 960 better. I have a couple of other issues that I need to address with my 960 (See my post in the 900 Series Forum). Since you mentioned it was going to rain today it would seem you live in Minnesota as well. Do you have any suggestions on who I should take my car to? I've been taking it to the local dealer in Minneapolis but am hoping to find someone who knows Volvo's and their issues but won't charge dealer prices. Thanks again for your input on the S70 and any further insight you might have on where to get my car repaired!








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        Looking at buying S70 S70

        posted by  KlausC on  Sat Apr 29 05:09 CST 2006
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        There a couple of garages in the Uptown area, my 164 is at The Garage on Harriet, one block north of Lake St. It's a one man show, but he appears to do good work. I will find out today when I pick up my car.
        I went to Quality Coaches, they specialize in British cars, but they charge too much. Good work, though. There is another shop close to Lake St and the lake which works on 240's and is supposed to be very good.
        I live out Hwy 7 close to Lake Minnetonka.

        I would have a mechanic check out your ball joints. Clunking/popping is not good. Just check out the garages and ask for an estimate.

        Klaus
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        (V♂LV♂s 1975 164, 1995 854T, 1998 V70R)







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