Hello VF people -

I am not a Volvo owner, but I have been helping a friend maintain her 850 for a number of years. I haven't tackled any big jobs, but I've learned a few things. I used to get information from www.brickboard.com, but the last few times I was there the format was really screwy.

Anyway, the 850 is biting the dust and she is looking for an S70. I'm here to find out about their issues, so I can help with the purchase. Ultimately, I'm sure I will be hanging around looking for help with something or other.

This seems like a good, helpful place. I look forward to learning a lot here and contributing when I can.

 

Welcome.
The S70 is basically a facelifted 850. They all share the same problems.
But the 99 and 2000 S70 has an electronic throttle body which is kind of junk.
If you can steer her towards a 98 S70.

 

I will try seaches first to answer some other questions that I have. If that doesn't work, I will post on the S70 forum.

I am trying to help her buy the best car that she can afford, knowing that any problems with it down the line will be my problems too.

 

Welcome to the forum. You might also look at the S60.

 

The S60 probably fits in at the high end of the price range. We'll include that in our searches.

 

attached are a couple of pics of the S70 that my friend is buying.

Since she will forever be totally clueless, I can look forward to years ahead dealing with maintenance on this car. I am hoping that she bought well.