pmacca Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 Hey everyone, Me again. Although I am looking at buying the 2001 V70 with the Carfax "Buyback" alert (see posting below) I was also looking at two local 2000 V70 XC's with approx. 130K going for $6,000. What issues should I be concerned with these cars with such mileage? Is it worth it for $6K? Or should I go for the 2001 V70 T5 with 60K at $9,700 but having the Buyback alert on Carfax for "check engine light". I need to make a decision very soon! Thanks once again! Larry :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XFORCE Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 go 2001 and up, expierence here* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoeB Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Personally I wouldn't buy an XC with 130K miles on it regardless. The '01 is risky but might be a good deal depending on condition. If the trans has been flushed a time or two and had the stop-neutral software removed that will reduce your risk. You don't say what was done to the ETM, but if it was just software update, you can expec the thing will probably still fail by 100k. Fortunately Volvo extended warranty on that to 200K or some such. If it were me I would ask the seller to let me take it home and give it a thorough inspection. If you don't know what to look for take it to a mechanic who knows these cars. See if the dealer that did the buyback can pull full service history from the VIN. If you find drive train abuse walk away. Even if it has clean service record there's a good chance you'll have problems, but at that price you can afford a few.Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvo AU Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 I have a 2001 V70 T5 and the tranny is dead. I have done all the other things (SW and flush)but now I will need a new one (next week). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 2001 V70XC 140,000 miles...Wife mobile.Tranny flush last summer, ETM cleaned this summer. New plugs this Fall. oil change every 3K.Car is great. We have owned since 70,000. Standard maintenance. I wish I could say the same for my S80T6.Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlanctot Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 2001 V70XC 140,000 miles...Wife mobile.Tranny flush last summer, ETM cleaned this summer. New plugs this Fall. oil change every 3K.Car is great. We have owned since 70,000. Standard maintenance. I wish I could say the same for my S80T6.Good luckI should add that I did have to send the ABS controller to Victor this summer. All is well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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