With the '56' in the VIN, I'm thinking this might be an S70 GLT which is a low pressure turbo. If that is the case I would not pay $5,000 for one with 171,000 miles on it.

 

Ok, this can be solved easily, if anyone had bothered to read the s70R link that was posted on the first page:

"The exclusive interior has been designed to match the sporting intentions of the new S70/V70R. The panels and tunnel console are now trimmed in patterned aluminium, while birch or black walnut is optional. The upholstery is an exclusive combination of leather and Alcantara® and comes in light beige or dark grey. The leather-trimmed steering wheel also has an Alcantara® inlay."

and

"New to the R-models are blue instruments"

Does it have all that?

 

It started out its life as a 1998 Volvo S70 GLT.
Thanks to VolvoVille in NY.

 

I didn't even notice that link to be honest. But I went back and read and noticed that Green was not one of the colors offered on the 98 S/V70R. The picture sure looks like it's a green car to me.

 

you guys are correct, so its safe to say we will be skipping this car...thanks to all for your help on this brain teaser...i think we will just throw our alero back to stock and drive that for awhile until i find a volvo i like...

 

No such thing as an S70R in North America. Volvo did make an S70R for domestic (Sweden), European, and Asian sale. I remember some guy from Beirut on Swedespeed that had one. The car in your link is a modded S70 not 'stock R'. For the 98 model year it wouldn't have mattered anyway as the T5 and the V70R had the same engine with the same HP output (236). The only difference was AWD on the V and the exterior and interior trim. I don't even think the 'real' 98 S70R was AWD.

 

THIS IS THE INFO WE CHECK TO SEE IF THERE ARE ANY RECALLS OR TO CHECK IN SERVICE DATES.






EnterMdl/ChassisORVIN:

Mdl



Chassis



VIN



MY

1998




Variant

8

7

4

56

53

2

6

1

RetailDate/Dlr

082597

8123

Demodate

000000


S70

B5254T

AW42


WITHSUNROOF

GLT

LEFTHANDDRIVEN


Marketcode

31

Options:

000018

COLDCLIMATEPACKAGE


Colourcode

421

DARKOLIVEPEARL

000025

TRACS


Upholstery

3960

LEATHERLIGHTBEIGE

000029

LEATHERSTEERINGWHEEL


Keycode

1V0541

000049

TRIPCOMPUTER


BootKey



Radiocode

006266









Message(s)


VGLARemotekeyPIN:9568VGLALocktypePIN:0721


VGLARemotekeyPIN:9568VGLALocktypePIN:0721

 

Even if it isnt a true R its still a beatiful car. And for 5k with 171k not a bad deal at all. Have the engine checked and i say if it turns out, buy it. It may not be real but it looks great.

 

You sound like the seller of that car! Just kidding..
But you are correct, it is a nice looking car either way. I'd say since the selleris advertising it an R model and it's not. I'll give you $3000 cash for it.

 

Buy the car and sell me the grille. I want the grille.

 

Not parting with the grill if I buy the car sorry. But if I get it for $2500 from theseller, I'll buy you new grill from the dealer.

 

If i had the car i wouldnt sell it . hahahah. i been looking for r bumbers and and r girll since the day i bout my t-5

 

Seriously? An XC grille like on that car?