looking for a wagon
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looking for a wagon
hi all
we're looking for a wagon, turbo or not, AWD or not. we'll have about $8500 to spend. i'm trying to read up on 850s and V70s but would very much appreciate your advice and/or the relaying of direct experience with any models that would fit within the parameters of our search. thank you much
alfio
we're looking for a wagon, turbo or not, AWD or not. we'll have about $8500 to spend. i'm trying to read up on 850s and V70s but would very much appreciate your advice and/or the relaying of direct experience with any models that would fit within the parameters of our search. thank you much
alfio
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RE: looking for a wagon
after reading the info here is a recommendation:
http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index...=100045&hl
http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index...=100045&hl
sell you a good Volvo!
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RE: looking for a wagon
NA & FWD will be the least expensive to purchase & maintain. Two mechanics told me that and I believe them. The AWD driveshafts go bad and cost $$$ to replace. Turbos, well yes, turbos don't last forever.
If you are on a budget now and later, go NA FWD. If you're not, take your time to get a well-maintained wagon that doesn't have a major service in its near future. (Well, come to think of it, you should do that regardless of what you buy.) Save your money for the driveshaft & turbo.
If you are on a budget now and later, go NA FWD. If you're not, take your time to get a well-maintained wagon that doesn't have a major service in its near future. (Well, come to think of it, you should do that regardless of what you buy.) Save your money for the driveshaft & turbo.
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RE: looking for a wagon
ORIGINAL: GreenBrick
NA & FWD will be the least expensive to purchase & maintain. Two mechanics told me that and I believe them. The AWD driveshafts go bad and cost $$$ to replace. Turbos, well yes, turbos don't last forever.
If you are on a budget now and later, go NA FWD. If you're not, take your time to get a well-maintained wagon that doesn't have a major service in its near future. (Well, come to think of it, you should do that regardless of what you buy.) Save your money for the driveshaft & turbo.
NA & FWD will be the least expensive to purchase & maintain. Two mechanics told me that and I believe them. The AWD driveshafts go bad and cost $$$ to replace. Turbos, well yes, turbos don't last forever.
If you are on a budget now and later, go NA FWD. If you're not, take your time to get a well-maintained wagon that doesn't have a major service in its near future. (Well, come to think of it, you should do that regardless of what you buy.) Save your money for the driveshaft & turbo.
what about model years to look for / to avoid? for the money we'll be looking into a low-mileage 850 wagon or a V70. thanks
alfio
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