Seems like a very high price for a 26 year old car.

listen to klaus...shop,shop,shop. buy something you want.research everywhere .you've got time insurance should pay for rental for coupla weeks.look around for a real nice 745 or 945.they ride better and are easier on the wallet.

When you are in the market for a used car, buy what you would LIKE to have, not just what you need. There are a lot of V70's out there, including a few R modles. Compare and shop. Never tell a dealer/seller what you are willing to pay, just play with the asking price. Do not be in a hurry. You just might look at a MB with awd.

Klaus
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98 V70Rawd(101Kmi), 95 854T(85K mi), 75 164E(173K mi)

I agree with Bill about the T-Belt. As a result of this excessive neglect, I would question the vehicle as a whole.

Expect to put probably another $2000 into it to get it up to snuff.

If it were me, I would walk.

BB

For pricing, try kbb.com, and move the price down a bit, they're always well behind the curve.

The cloth seems to wear better than the leather. More disturbing is the timing belt, it's SUPPOSED to be changed at 70k, letting it go to 90k is really playing with fire. What other maintenance items did he skimp on?

For problem areas see the surveys at Kino Velez's website http://kinovolvo.velez.ws/

Common trouble spots include the AC evaporator($$$$), brakes, ABS module ($$$), torque arm bushing aka upper engine mount, sway bar end links, air pump, oil leaks, thermostat, heater core, light bulbs, glove box latch, automatic transmission, especially if the fluid hasn't been changed, ignition switch, dash lights and trip computer. Make sure ALL the electrical gizmos work.

-BTC

'98 V70 T5 5-speed, 156k mi, front IPD stabilizer bar, rear factory HD bar, Bilstein HD, Volvo strut tower brace and skidplate, e-codes, V-1, Mobil-1 since new, Michelin Arctic Alpins