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Fair price for a 99 V70GLT V70-XC70 1999

posted by  KlausC on  Sun Jul 14 18:58 CST 2013
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That's a low price for a dealer, so beware. The major differences between the 850/70 and the 1999 are:
ETM, must have a yellow tag. Updated ETMs from Xemodex.com are $400 and last forever.
Coil over spark plugs.
Variable Valve Timing.

Trouble spots other than the ETM include a dirty tranny, AC leakage, windshield seal, and any 850 type problems.

Ask the dealer if there is any maintenance history, if the car was serviced there you can get a list of what was done.

Check the ventilation system if it has ECC. No blinking lights are allowed on the AC/recirc switch at start up.

Have the dealer perform a computer check of all parts of the car, engine, tranny, ABS, SRS, seats, ECC, CC, with a printout. He should also do a pre-sale inspection (normal cost to us mortals is $100).

Then ask for a 30 day maintenance policy, minimum.

If all checks out and you like the car, the tires all match, and the brakes work good (including parking brake), the seats are not gone, offer him $2600 and see what he says!

--
Klausc, a Volvoholic






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