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I was looking for another grand am when i came across this baby or devil. I don't know anything about a Volvo, but I'll still car smart. I don't know the main areas i should look at.

First off it ""seems"" a little high for the miles.
At 150k who knows if the timing belt or trans fuild has been changed. I never own a turbo car but i know their are a few more oil lines that can leak. Since it been in Montgomery, AL it whole life more than likely, rust is not a problem.

But a few tips or point me to the right thread will be most helpful

 

Really nice car ! 150K miles is usual for a car that's a 1999. Volvo's are known as good, tough reliable cars, and can last forever if you take care of them. 150,000 miles is nothing for this car. However it is a 12 year old car now, and it would need a good check over by a qualified mechanic before buying. A full service history of the car is a plus too.
Other then that, this car is great, and it sure beats a Grand AM. Good luck with your car hunt !

 

I will add it to cars to look at, i don't like when they don't post engine shots. But something about it jumps out at me. I will ask about the water pump and timing belt, seem a little tight on that side because of the I5 motor. It weird to jump ship from GM, i had my 01 GA for 9 year before it got total at 115k.

 

well I am a Ford guy myself but I have always liked the Volvo 850 and recently the S70 models (pretty much an 850 model with some tweaks and newer) ever since I test drove an 850R many, many years ago. If you are into hotrodding it makes a good sleeper car and get's good gas mileage to boot. I think you will be REALLY impressed with a turbo car if all you have driven is naturally asperated cars (non forced induction). Go test drive it and report back.

 

'99 was the first MY they went ETM (electronic throttle module) aka drive-by-wire on the S70; search this and other volvo sites about them.

'98 was the best MY for the S70 IMO.

 

If it's maintained it'll make a great car, and the t5 is a beast... clean shaven and in a buisness suit.
I love the white look, now if only it was a manual...

 

I don't know how to drive a 5-speed anyways :P I will go and give it a good once over. I like how their is the "bay 13" to help people out.

 

How reliable is the Turbo in the T5? Because if your Turbo goes, you gotta have deep pockets to get replaced.

 

If your mechanically inclined it's an easy repair and you can find a turbo on ebay or in a salvage yard for less than $300-$400.