Hey all,
My wife and I are currently shopping for a volvo to replace her Saturn.

We are expecting our first child in June, so we wanted to go with something that is safe and offers a fair amount of room.

This led us to our local Volvo dealerships. We have found a 2001 XC for around $28,000, a 2.4T for around $23,500 and a 2.5 for around $26,500.

We have test driven the XC and the 2.4T, and we like the XC better - it seemed to drive a little bit better, just seemed more solid if that makes sense. We have not yet test driven the 2.5.

We are rather torn as to which model to go with.....So, I have a couple of questions for you all:

1. What are your thoughts on which to buy? All of them have around the same mileage (around 40,000), and their warranties all expire in mid 2007.
2. What is your experience in negotiating price? I have never bought a new car, so I have no idea where to start in the negotiations.
3. Given the fact that I still will have an additional 3.5 years on the warranty, do I add on another year for $599?

Any input would be greatly appreciated. We are looking to buy within the next week.

Thanks much,
Ryan