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To V or not to V V70-XC70

posted by  KlausC on  Fri Dec 23 06:34 CST 2016
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The 2001 is the first year of the 'new' design. Not only was the 5 speed auto a problem, it was the first year for a lot of the computers. If you could find a 2003-4 V70, you would be much better off. I imagine about 25% of the 2001 V70's run without any problems, and this may be due to a proactive dealership downloading the proper software, or, the driver didn't do much stop and go driving.

A few musicians are rich and famous, most are like everyone else - poor and happy. Don't worry about dealer access, most of the parts are easy to get online and the Volvo scanners have become almost reasonable (under $200). The maintenance requires only that the mechanic be good, not a Volvo 'expert'.

Sorry to hear about your 945, that must not have been much fun. Most unusual.

I also like the MB station wagon, but $200 for an oil change is a bit much!! My brother has a Toyota Sienna with over 200K miles and all he ever does is change the oil.
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Keeping it running is better than buying new






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