Hi ! you guys. I'm new to this forums. I need help and you guys opinion. I'm thinking to buy a V70 R AWD 2000 with 86,000 miles. But I heard a lot of VOLVO guys said that V70 with AWD has a lot a problem and not realiable at all. and they are very expensive to maintain. I really like the "R" inside and out...I don't care much about AWD.

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Just blew my drie shaft, $1300... Before that a Bevel gear... almost $1000... yeah, they get a tad expensive... like any other luxury car. But worth it IMO.
PS I got mine with 76k and now have 110k

 

If you don't care about the AWD then don't get it. I would go with the T5 which does not have AWD, but does have the high pressure turbo. If you can find one the most reliable seems to be the 98 model year. I want one with a five speed, and they can be found. Can not get the R in a five speed though.

 

you mean front wheel drive shaft? it can be break with out CV boot break? and what is a Bevel gear? so if I get an extend warranty the one below should be save right

ENGINE & WATER PUMP: The following parts of gasoline and diesel engines: pistons, piston rings, piston pins, crankshaft and main bearings, connecting rods and rod bearings, camshaft and camshaft bearings, timing chain and timing gears, intake and exhaust valves, valve springs, oil pump, push rods, rocker arms, hydraulic lifters, rocker arm shafts and water pump. The engine block and cylinder heads are covered only if damaged by a part listed above..
TRANSMISSION: The following parts of manual or automatic transmissions: torque converter, oil pump, governor, bands, drums, planetaries, sun gear and shell, sprag(s), shaft(s), bearings, shift rail, forks, and synchronizers.
DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLY: Drive shaft, ring & pinion gears, pinion bearings, side carrier bearings, carrier assembly, axle & axle bearings, universal & CV joints except if boot is damaged or missing. Drive axle housing is covered if damaged by a broken listed covered part.
4X4 TRANSFER CASE: Internally lubricated parts of the 4x4 transfer case.
AIR CONDITIONER : Compressor, condenser, evaporator, orifice tube.
ELECTRICAL: Alternator, voltage regulator, power window motor, heater fan, and starter motor. .
SEALS & GASKETS: Seals and gaskets are replaced as part of repair or replacement of the above covered components.
CAR RENTAL & TOWING: This program provides a total of $150 for car rental and a total of $100 for towing.
LABOR & DIAGNOSTIC CHARGES : Are covered in conjunction with an authorized repair on above listed components .
TRANSFERABILITY: This program is transferable to a second owner of the vehicle or to a replacement engine and/or transmission.

 

They are not THAT bad. Like any other car, you need to treat it right.

As far as '98 T5 versus '00 R. No comparison. It's like a Mustang GT versus a Mustang Cobra. Very much alike, but very different at the same time.

I say drive the '00, and you will end up buying it.

What color? How much? I'm guessing it is silver, most are. When I say most though, keep in mind that there are very very very few of them (made in 2000)out there, especially with such low mileage.

Mine ('00 R) has 114k on it, 20k of which i have put on it. The only items that I HAD to fix, was the transmission needed rebuilt, but that was at 108K. An auto tranny going south at 108k miles, although not ideal, is not what would be considered unreliable. Still has original bevel gear too.

If the car does not have matching tires (tread depth)all of the way around, assume you will have to do a bevel gear in the near future, or at least pull the driveshaft and run FWD.

Also, check out www.v70r.com, there are ALOT of good resources over there.

 

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