Hi there,
We're thinking about purchasing a 1st gen of V70 (2000 model) with 2.4 20v.
The car looks immaculate, has one owner and full log book.
Now, what are the potential issues with those cars ? I've read that people suggest to stay away from those.
Is there any particular reason for that ? Gearboxes, ECUs, etc ?
Thanks!
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Looking To Buying A 1St Gen V70 2.4 20V
Started by J-Tim, Nov 04 2009 11:47 PM
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Posted 05 November 2009 - 12:16 AM
mileage?
00 Olive V70R -- 98 S70 T5M
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Posted 05 November 2009 - 12:31 AM
your getting the 4speed auto so you wont have a tranny issue .
acutally with a NA there nothing to go bad lol
if it has full records and such you cant go wrong.
I was going to reply to your thing on vortex but I dont remeber my login for there
acutally with a NA there nothing to go bad lol
if it has full records and such you cant go wrong.
I was going to reply to your thing on vortex but I dont remeber my login for there
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Posted 05 November 2009 - 12:37 AM
Tom., on 05 November 2009 - 12:16 AM, said:
mileage?
150,000 kms. The time belt has been done 30ks ago and AC fixed not long ago as well.
Chilled Man, on 05 November 2009 - 12:31 AM, said:
your getting the 4speed auto so you wont have a tranny issue .
acutally with a NA there nothing to go bad lol
if it has full records and such you cant go wrong.
I was going to reply to your thing on vortex but I dont remeber my login for there
acutally with a NA there nothing to go bad lol
if it has full records and such you cant go wrong.
I was going to reply to your thing on vortex but I dont remeber my login for there
haha, it's a small world, isn't it ?
As I said, we're tossing between a Saab 9000, Benz E280T (unlikely) and a Volvo.
I am quite familiar with Saabs and think that they are fairly simple to look after, no idea about Volvos though.
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Posted 05 November 2009 - 12:39 AM
Chilled Man, on 05 November 2009 - 12:31 AM, said:
your getting the 4speed auto so you wont have a tranny issue .
acutally with a NA there nothing to go bad lol
if it has full records and such you cant go wrong.
I was going to reply to your thing on vortex but I dont remeber my login for there
acutally with a NA there nothing to go bad lol
if it has full records and such you cant go wrong.
I was going to reply to your thing on vortex but I dont remeber my login for there
2000 N/A cars are equipped with 5spd autos.
98 S70 T5M
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Posted 05 November 2009 - 12:40 AM
Ihatespeedbumps, on 05 November 2009 - 12:39 AM, said:
2000 N/A cars are equipped with 5spd autos.
Yes, this one is definitely 5sp.
Same vintage Turbo'ed cars are 4sp.
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Posted 05 November 2009 - 12:40 AM
Ihatespeedbumps, on 05 November 2009 - 12:39 AM, said:
2000 N/A cars are equipped with 5spd autos.
OH GOD RUN
get a 99 with the 4speed auto .
never buy a first year anything
the 5speed autos are pure crap from 00-02 after that they change a few things in them and work great
Granted it is a NA so you might not have a tranny issue, but I personally wouldnt buy it .
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Posted 05 November 2009 - 12:46 AM
J-Tim, on 05 November 2009 - 12:40 AM, said:
Yes, this one is definitely 5sp.
Same vintage Turbo'ed cars are 4sp.
Same vintage Turbo'ed cars are 4sp.
yes. The exception here would be 2000 XC's and the R's.
Chilled Man, on 05 November 2009 - 12:40 AM, said:
oh really
OH GOD RUN
get a 99 with the 4speed auto .
never buy a first year anything
the 5speed autos are pure crap from 00-02 after that they change a few things in them and work great
Granted it is a NA so you might not have a tranny issue, but I personally wouldnt buy it .
OH GOD RUN
get a 99 with the 4speed auto .
never buy a first year anything
the 5speed autos are pure crap from 00-02 after that they change a few things in them and work great
Granted it is a NA so you might not have a tranny issue, but I personally wouldnt buy it .
Transmission failure on the N/A's is not as high as R's and XC's but I don't have much faith in the early 5spd autos. If nothing else the garage shift is irritating as hell.
98 S70 T5M
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Posted 05 November 2009 - 12:52 AM
Ihatespeedbumps, on 05 November 2009 - 12:46 AM, said:
yes. The exception here would be 2000 XC's and the R's.
Transmission failure on the N/A's is not as high as R's and XC's but I don't have much faith in the early 5spd autos. If nothing else the garage shift is irritating as hell.
Transmission failure on the N/A's is not as high as R's and XC's but I don't have much faith in the early 5spd autos. If nothing else the garage shift is irritating as hell.
Thanks guys, I'll probably test drive the car on Saturday and take a look at log book. The transmission could have been reconditioned by now.
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