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1998 Keep your options open V70-XC70 1998

posted by  KlausC on  Fri Jan 7 05:13 CST 2005
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My 854T is a lot of fun and the ride is hard with the sport suspension, until I put the snows on it.
My V70R with awd is amazing in the slippery stuff. ABS and traction control and awd are an impressive combination. The ride is not as smooth as a 965 and is not designed to be a comfort pillow. After an 8 hour road trip, my back doesn't complain and my legs haven't forgotten how to move.
Except for "new car" gremlins (unfamiliar noises) and the need for new brakes, the V70 awd is trouble free so far (new ABS module at 86K). The t6 engine is adequate for the weight and lost horse power due to the awd. The XC does have better cup holders, the 850 and SV70 shake the contents all over the console!

Looking for a new car is as much fun as bringing one home, have fun...

Klaus
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98 V70Rawd(101Kmi), 95 854T(85K mi), 88 245(165K mi)






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New 1998 XC question: Buy or not?
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