dowdell88 Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Hey Everyone,Long time lurker coming to you for some advice on my next Volvo.My 2005 XC70 was totaled by a red light runner. I just received my check from insurance and with my budget I can spend $10,000 (US) on my next Volvo.After an expansive search I have it narrowed down to 2 at a dealer an hour away.Option 1: 2009 XC70 T6, 148k miles, asking $8,995Option 2: 2008 XC70 3.2, 104k miles, asking $9,995I called to set up a test drive of both options tomorrow. Both have been for sale at this dealer for 9 months which makes me nervous. The T6 seems like it should be a good deal plus it has great service records.What should I be looking for on each car at that age/mileage?Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dowdell88 Posted February 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 According to the Carfax, option 1 had its entire maintenance lifespan done at the original Volvo dealer that sold it. It also shows that it had recommended maintenance service preformed at 142k miles as well as 147k miles 2 months before it was traded in. This tells me that the 150k mileage service has most likely been done but makes me wonder even more why this great car has been available for 9 months? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ihatespeedbumps Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 Both are going to be fairly close maintenance wise, I would default to the one with known service history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hootie6828 Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 21 hours ago, Ihatespeedbumps said: Both are going to be fairly close maintenance wise, I would default to the one with known service history. Agreed. The T6 is much more fun to drive IMO. Also, know that if the 150k service has not been done, it's a big one, includes plugs, accessory belt and alternator coupler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dowdell88 Posted February 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 I ended up checking out and driving the T6 for 80 minutes. I immediately saw that all rotors & pads we're rusted to death. It looked like the car had been sitting in a pile of snow for months. The Tires had about 8 months of tread life but we're cracked all over. The underside of the car was also very rusty. It drove perfectly and the T6 was very quick. However there was a loud click noise on every wheel rotation from the front wheels. Very noticeable when turning right on residential streets. Add to that the rear fog lights & downhill assist didn't work, I offered him $8,500 for the the car including new rotors & pads. He said no so I left. The 3.2 also had its share of problems but driving it made me realize I don't need the T6 from a performance stand point. I wouldn't need it with my driving style. So at least I learned something. Currently focusing my search on 2009 3.2 XC70s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdog Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Why are you looking at dealers? In my experience you'll get much better deal from private sellers; e.g. CL. If you're not car savvy, team up with a good indy volvo tech to inspect it beforehand. Most sellers are agreeable to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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