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V70 vs XC AWD - both 2001 2001

posted by  Lilitchpin on  Wed Aug 31 13:31 CST 2005
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Looking into possibly replacing 94 manual tranny 850 with either a newer version. On the same lot found 2 2001 Volvos both about 50k miles that came off lease. One is V70, non-turbo FWD. Other is XC AWD turbo and much more bells & whistles and only 2k more.

What are experiences with either model that you may have had.

Specifically MPG of each and differences in routine maintenance? Compared to my 850s I can see differences and some things that are familar... but how much is the diffence between the two and what do they mean?

Thanks,

Ken








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    V70 vs XC AWD - both 2001 2001

    posted by  KlausC on  Wed Aug 31 14:17 CST 2005
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    The FWD will have the same bhp as your 850 and about the same problems, except for the throttle by wire problem. Any part that needs to be replaced will cost more than an 850 part.
    If the XC is a high pressure turbo w/240 bhp, hang on for fun, but the gas milage will go down. A low pressure turbo will put out 201bhp and save you some money on gas. The AWD was "fixed" in 2001, I think, but you will still need to make sure you rotate the tires every 5K miles and replace all 4 at the same time.
    It is nice having the window switches on the door, the XC cupholders are more sturdy and the car as a whole rides better then the plain FWD model. Make sure you get 2 key fobs, and that both work.
    Klaus
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    98 V70Rawd(108Kmi), 95 854T(88K mi), 75 164E(173K mi)







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