My motivation CAME from friends who expressed a solid interest in buying my current V70.
We've traded vehicles before. The common "car deal with a friend or neighbor" concerns don't exist here.

The seller, a Volvo mechanic, claimed to be the owner's mechanic for 8 years. He struck me as an honest man. His shop is what I think a shop should look like and his son appeared to have been raised properly.
We know that's all subjective but it's good when these attributes all point the right way.
....plus, the car is pretty.

However, I just learned that my friends decided 4WD or AWD has to be a feature on their next vehicle.
This is smart as their terrain does require it often.
Also, the camper trailer they want has gotten larger!

I am looking forward to test driving it. There's nothing wrong with getting to know another good tradesman. FYI: His name is Randall Automotive in Rensselaer, NY.

When I go I'll bring a glove.