erikv11

I need one VIN checked, anybody?

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I recently crashed my 96 855 in a crash in the rain (no injuries!) so I am looking for another vehicle.

I saw this for sale today:

2001 Volvo V70
115K
asking $3500
Midnight Blue Exterior and Black Interior--. Both in Very Good Condition
Needs Work...Have 2 Mechanics diagnosis: Turbo Needs Replacement
Otherwise runs great.

I haven't called about the car yet, and when/if I do then I will ask all of the usual questions about service records etc, but I have a couple questions for this forum as a post-98 newbie:

(1) what cost/difficulty would you estimate to DIY replace the turbo? I have done head gaskets and engine swaps during the 8 years I had the 850 so even though this V70 is a different animal I suspect I could do it, although I have not worked on a turbo before.

(2) what else to look for, other than ETM?

(3) any other advice?

Will 850R front seats install well into a V70?

Any mods required to make them fit?