Slater Posted August 7, 2005 Report Share Posted August 7, 2005 OK, I am looking at a 98-01 V70. Either a T5 or R AWD. Looking to spend around $9-11k and mileage around 100k.I haven't paid much attention to the years that are "crap". I seem to think 99-00 are the years with all the problems.Anyways, it's for my wife. I'm sure she'd feel safer with an AWD but a FWD with TRACS will do just fine in the show around here. So I guess I would consider both.I know a lot of the other problems to check for (evap core, and other maintanance issues like oil leaks, etc) but I am basically clueless with it comes to the reliability and problems associated with the AWD trannies, electronics TBs, etc.Also, what's the difference between the XC70 and the V70XC? One has some ugly bumpers but the engine and interior looks the same.Thanks,- Slater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteT5 Posted August 7, 2005 Report Share Posted August 7, 2005 Best bet for reliability would be the '98 IMO. No ETM, no other complicated crap (complicated is relative). A good choice in my opinion would be a '98 V70R. It's AWD, has plenty of power, and isn't ugly. From '98 to '00, the V70 and the V70 XC look the same. The newer XC70's ('01 and on) are the fugly ones that like like they're trying to be SUV's. The older XC70's were just called V70 XC's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachnut Posted August 7, 2005 Report Share Posted August 7, 2005 Personally, I agree with the '98 part, but not about AWD. I would stay away from it. What do I base that opinion on? Lot's of reading and stories about AWD issues. Is any of it true? I don't know ... this is the internet remember? But think about this ... if it was such a reliable, bulletproof system then why would I hear anything negative about it, true or half-true? Hence the reason I bought the '98 V70 T5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maiku Posted August 7, 2005 Report Share Posted August 7, 2005 98 please!even my dealership said to stay away from 99'stoo many problemsi'm loving my 98 T5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the underlørd Posted August 7, 2005 Report Share Posted August 7, 2005 Also, what's the difference between the XC70 and the V70XC? One has some ugly bumpers but the engine and interior looks the same.Thanks,- Slater←you've listed the same car. you have this:V70 Base (NA)V70 GLT (lpt)V70 AWD (lpt)V70 T5 (hpt) V70 R (hpt awd)V70XC (lpt) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StickThatClutch Posted August 7, 2005 Report Share Posted August 7, 2005 2001 is the V70 on the P2 chassis. I'd get that. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slater Posted August 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2005 you've listed the same car. you have this:V70 Base (NA)V70 GLT (lpt)V70 AWD (lpt)V70 T5 (hpt) V70 R (hpt awd)V70XC (lpt)←Actually in VADIS and all Volvo literature they list an XC70 and a V70 XC.I know they are "the same" car, but they were distinctly different models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the underlørd Posted August 7, 2005 Report Share Posted August 7, 2005 Actually in VADIS and all Volvo literature they list an XC70 and a V70 XC.I know they are "the same" car, but they were distinctly different models.←for MY 98-00 ? what's the difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slater Posted August 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2005 98 please!even my dealership said to stay away from 99'stoo many problemsi'm loving my 98 T5←That's what I'm thinking. I think I have it narrowed down to either a 98 V70R or a 01 V70 T5.I found a 01 V70 T5 with 100k and also a 98 V70R AWD with 105K, both within my price range and both in mint condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the underlørd Posted August 7, 2005 Report Share Posted August 7, 2005 That's what I'm thinking. I think I have it narrowed down to either a 98 V70R or a 01 V70 T5.I found a 01 V70 T5 with 100k and also a 98 V70R AWD with 105K, both within my price range and both in mint condition.←I'd go 01 V70... over the 98 awd anyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver R Posted August 7, 2005 Report Share Posted August 7, 2005 I gotta 98 V70R, nothing but trouble. I shoulda got a civic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdizzle Posted August 7, 2005 Report Share Posted August 7, 2005 Slater, since I have both, a '98 V70T5 and a '99 V70R AWD I would say, go with the R if it's for your wife. The AWD is really great. Just go over the system with a fine tooth comb. If the system was well cared for, they're not problem matic. The problem is, people don't know how to care for them and end up frying the VC and the Bevel gear. The AWD does GREAT in the snow. The only bad thing about the '99 and "00 is the ETM other than that, it's no more problem matic than the '98s. Infact, the '99 + do not have the stupid air pump, thats a typical 700-900 dollar repair. They due suffer from the same ABS BS and other problems the '98s had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StickThatClutch Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 P2 makes a much better "wifes" car. Much smoother and more refined ride. Is AWD traction a concern? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdizzle Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 P2 makes a much better "wifes" car. Much smoother and more refined ride. Is AWD traction a concern?←I would say so since he lives in the midwest, but I guess he should be the one to answer that... :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slater Posted August 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 I would say so since he lives in the midwest, but I guess he should be the one to answer that... ←No, it's not. It shows here about 3xs a year.It's just when you have a typical chick that wants a "safe" car to put your kid in, most chicks think AWD is "safest" because of all of the Subaru and SUV commercials.Now, I like AWD for badass burnouts and neck-snapping launching. If you've ever owned a potent 1G Eclipse GSX you know what I'm talking about ;0) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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