Considering Purchase of a '98 or '99 C70

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12-07-2006, 04:51 AM

mavnick

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Considering Purchase of a '98 or '99 C70

I am currently looking for a '98 or '99 C70. Any suggestions of what I should look for and what to avoid?

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12-07-2006, 12:24 PM

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RE: Considering Purchase of a '98 or '99 C70

Avoid 99 Volvo's.

Go for the 98 c70 LPT or HPT if you can find it.

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12-07-2006, 01:26 PM

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RE: Considering Purchase of a '98 or '99 C70

What don't you like about a 1999 c70?

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Avoid 99 Volvo's.

Go for the 98 c70 LPT or HPT if you can find it.

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12-25-2006, 03:14 AM

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RE: Considering Purchase of a '98 or '99 C70

I would like to hear what's wrong with the '99, too.

Jeff
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12-25-2006, 05:38 PM

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RE: Considering Purchase of a '98 or '99 C70

It's called ETM (Electronic Throttle Module). Which sucks. And is very exspensive to repair and also a software upgrade is needed.

Not worth it. Get a 98 C70 and be done with it.

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12-25-2006, 10:39 PM

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RE: Considering Purchase of a '98 or '99 C70

actually, the ETM is a known problem through Volvo, and can be replaced by an extended warranty, as well as the software upgrade. I have a 99 c70, and short of the fact that I didn't get it with a sunroof, I love it! Good luck hunting.

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