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Recommendations New to XC and V70

posted by  greendread on  Mon Nov 14 09:25 CST 2016
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Hello All,

I am looking at a few AWD Volvo's in my neck of the woods. Any recommendations on what to avoid, and look out for, and pros and cons of the v7o xc70?

Putting the 68 122s away of some needed repair, so this will be my daily driver till the 122 is done. I loved my 1996 855 FWD... I assume the AWD 70's drive differently; and are not available in manual.

Thanks in advance!

GD








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    Recommendations New to XC and V70

    posted by  jwalker on  Thu Nov 17 12:47 CST 2016
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    Yes, the AWD cars are automatic only. Good news: The V70 (FWD) is available in manual although rare.







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      Recommendations New to XC and V70

      posted by  greendread on  Sat Nov 19 09:05 CST 2016
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      Thanks for the responses!

      I had a 96 855 manual, loved it to death.
      I bought it with 71k for $1,400. There go for way too much now... 200k+ for 2-3,000. Too rich for me. So it looks like ill focus on the v70 FWD. I've seen a few 09 s40s, and v50s in FWD and AWD in the 100k range for $2000. Ill keep looking.

      I did find an 84 240 in great shape, but the OD and trans were suspect... Only $700!

      Cheers,

      gd








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        Recommendations New to XC and V70

        posted by  donaldous on  Sun Nov 20 09:23 CST 2016
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        I had a 2001 V70 and finally had to sell it due to continous maintenance problems, mostly electrical. I since bought a 2005 V70 T5 six speed standard and absolutely love it. Lots of power, handy long distance cruising in sixth gear and the most comfortable seats in the business. Recently drove it across Canada and back, with no issues whatsoever. I'm keeping her!!








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    Recommendations New to XC and V70

    posted by  KlausC on  Tue Nov 15 10:48 CST 2016
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    Don't even think about the 2001-2002 with the automatic 5 speed. The XC is nice in the winter, but a set of snow tires on the FWD will also get you there with less maintenance. The AWD version before 2004(?) is mechanical and the transfer gear box is prone to overheat.

    For reliability stick with the FWD, if you can find one. It drives like the 855, with better seat warmers and window controls.
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    Keeping it running is better than buying new








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      Recommendations New to XC and V70

      posted by  KlausC on  Tue Nov 15 20:33 CST 2016
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      This 2005 V70 looks interesting:

      http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/5791046734.html

      Always check the timing belt sticker. Pre 1999, the interval is 70K miles, after that it jumps to 105K and longer.

      So does this 1993 245:

      http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/5877893364.html
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      Keeping it running is better than buying new







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