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Going from 850 T-5 to S 70, need input

posted by  redsoxnation on  Thu Sep 1 07:51 CST 2005
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Now driving '97 T-5 with 170k. Looking to get into S 70, probably T-5, possibly AWD. What are the known issues of the later model S70's and are they as reliable as 850s.

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Going from 850 T-5 to S 70, need input

posted by  KlausC on  Thu Sep 1 11:06 CST 2005
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Watch out for newer models that use VADIS. VADIS eliminates everyone but the dealer for simple maintenance tasks or even replacing broken window switches. The awd was "fixed" after 2001, but check out problems with ETM.
Also look at E320 Mercedes?
Klaus
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98 V70Rawd(108Kmi), 95 854T(88K mi), 75 164E(173K mi)








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Going from 850 T-5 to S 70, need input

posted by  MadeInJapan on  Thu Sep 1 10:57 CST 2005
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Just as reliable...maybe even more so. Volvo evidently worked out a bunch of bugs in the 850 with the S70...but I would avoid AWD if I were you. They are prone to problems. Look for a S70 T5 model year, 1998. These do not have the dreaded ETM's which all will break and will cost about $1000 to replace. Good luck!
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1998 S70 T5 Emarald Green Metallic, 2004 V70 2.5T Ruby Red, Previous Owner of Black '94 850 Turbo Wagon







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