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'new' s70

posted by  someone claiming to be Molly on  Mon Jul 25 08:25 CST 2005 [RELATED]

I am looking at a '98 S70 GLT with 53,000 miles on it. The dealer (I have purchased 2 Volvos from this dealer) wants $7000 and is currently replacing the AC compressor. The car drives and handles very, very well. I have searched the archives, but really couldn't find that much on pros/cons of a S70. I have a 245 with >200,000 mi and an 850 turbo with 83,000 mi. I love both of the cars, particularly the 245. Is this a good deal or should I run from the S70.
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    'new' s70

    posted by  someone claiming to be Molly on  Tue Jul 26 12:29 CST 2005 [RELATED]

    Thanks for the help! I just purchased the car and will pick it up on Thrusday.








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    'new' s70

    posted by  bryan goldberg on  Tue Jul 26 00:26 CST 2005
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    Molly,

    I really like my '98 S70 GLT.

    Since you've owned Volvos before, you're used to their peculiarities.

    Have it thorougly checked by an independent mechanic.

    Good luck,
    Bryan








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    'new' s70

    posted by  someone claiming to be drwest on  Mon Jul 25 16:12 CST 2005 [RELATED]

    I just bought a 99 s70 t5. Although I only have put a few hundred miles on it, I like a car a great deal. It is a very different animal than my beloved 94 940, but a very nice car. The s70 certainly has a safe and solid feel to it and being a t5 it will really scoot.

    just my $.02

    derek








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    'new' s70

    posted by  dick on  Mon Jul 25 14:54 CST 2005
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    A lot of folks believe the 98 GLT is one of the best FWD Volvo's around. Son has one and son-in-law also had one. A low mileage unit such as that sounds great. Belts are old and you might want the dealer to replace them being over 5 years. Price is high enough for you to demand a few things such as that.

    dick







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