buying 2001 xc70, advice needed
 

Hello,

I'm considering buying a 2001 xc70 with 120k miles at $9000 after taxes and fees. It has impeccable service records including a transmission replacement, new front axle, new rotors and brakes and new timing belt two years ago. I know the transmission in the xc70's from this year aren't very good, but would a replacement mean a better transmission or just the same style that will cause problems down the road. No accidents and one owner.

Others I'm considering are the same year with about the same mileage. The others are around 5000-7000 before tax with variable service records, original transmissions and multiple owners.

Do you think the first one warrants a higher price and is that the better choice?

I'm leaning toward the first. Any help is much appreciated.

bump. Anybody?

thinking a 2001 xc70 with new tranny, then if/when ETM goes I'll go with one from xeMODex. If I do that, I think I have covered my bases with the two pitfalls from this model.

I bought a 2001 that needs a new transmission, and after reading ALOT of negative things about this year model I have decided to not fix mine and try to get rid of it. I have read too many things about people having to replace the transmission in these cars more than once.