I'm thinking about buying a 98 Volvo s70 t-5. Want to get some feedback on here since i have always been a dsm guy. Anything that i should know or need to know before jumping into this. Thanks

 

Welcome to the forum.

1. Make sure it has all or at least 95% of the maintainence records.

2. Have a mech you trust look over the car before you buy it. Especially the turbo, turbo hoses and vaccum lines, timing belt, etc...

 

Welcome. S70 gives good advice.

 

I've had a DSM (Eclipse) for 8 years now and got a 99 V70 GLT about 9 months ago. The Volvo is a bit easier to work on (more spacious) but has needed a bit more work. Nothing I haven't been able to handle, but not necessarily cheap.

This forum (and a few of the key members) is a great resource and has helped a lot (OK, you've all helped a lot!).

Good luck.

 

Welcome to the forum, I hope it serves you well.

For whichever Volvo you plan to buy, make sure to test drive and do a visual inspection on the exterior, interior, and the engine compartment. In the engine compartment, look for fluid leaks and check to see if ALL fluids have been maintained in good condition & proper levels. Inspect the interior, and if you believe the interior does not look decent, walk away. Good drivers keep the interior clean, as well as following proper maintenance. And the timing belt & related components must be changed at every 70,000 miles/5 years on S70. Make sure that the car you're about to buy has been serviced IAW the owner's manual.

Expect at least $300-$500 (could be more/less) as a initial cost for servicing, and this is for parts only.

I hope this gives you some ideas.


JPN

 

Thanks,

I just want to thank you all for a ll the good advice. Im going to look at the car today, wish me luck. Maybe i will be a proud owner of a 1998 volvo s70 t5 in a little while. With that said what are some easy modifications that i could to to increase horsepower or visual appearance.

thanks again,

 

Not into horsepower so much. I would put a K & N airfilter in first. Depending on the size wheels you could increase wheel size, tint windows, add spoiler if it doesn't have one already, lowering springs to drop the ride.