tmartin Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 So I hate to ask, but how much did the new engine cost?Its funny you ask! I bought the car on the spot because it looked brand new- I was expecting it to be several thousand for the motor. After lots of time on the Internet I found a salvage yard that had a motor with 17k on it for $2500. I figured it was going to be a mess when it arrived because of the price, but it was nicely packaged with the entire wiring harness attached! I have found the companies represened on www.car-part.com have some pretty good used parts with a guarantee! I am going to try and buy anything major that breaks from that website since you get volvo original for 1/4 the cost- they even list the mileage on the parts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Courtright Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 I'm over 110k. Seems miles are easy to pile on in this one.Nate Courtright'04 V70R-6spd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockin Robert Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 I have 124,000 and still going excellent, lost track of how many sets of tires. On G3's now they are great in the Florida rainI have 124,000 and still going excellent, lost track of how many sets of tires. On G3's now they are great in the Florida rainI will dig up the photos we have going 100 and turning 100,000. I now have 124,000 and the car looks and runs great. Burns about 1/2 quart of oil every 1,000 mile interstate run. Which means steady 85 mph and many bursts to 110 gets me to North Carolina quickly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Courtright Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 126k and still going strong. Runs like a dream. Smooth. Quiet. Powerful. Pulls like a freight train. Love this car! Nate Courtright'67 122s 623,xxx miles. Just don't build them like this any more... '04 V70R 6spd 126,xxx miles.... but I'm hoping they might! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MassR Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 My '04 just turned 112,600 on a trip back from Brooklyn yesterday. Almost 80,000 of them are mine........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilled man Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 This thread puts alot of hope in me towards owning a newer R . So now start blowing engines I need one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Bob Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VVVRoom Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 139k on my 04All miles mine, except teaching kids to drive a stick and two days my wife had it.I have replaced a lot of parts, including but not limited to these things I can think of right now: clutch, angle gear, drive shaft, rear sub frame, front upper strut mounts, front calipers, AC compressor, power steering pump, front hubs, shifter cables. Must have been through 8 sets of brake pads, two sets of front rotors. 40 track days.Of these items, only the rear sub frame was under warranty. Now (desperately) needs front struts, and I have trouble shifting again, but I am out of dough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilled man Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 139k on my 04All miles mine, except teaching kids to drive a stick and two days my wife had it.I have replaced a lot of parts, including but not limited to these things I can think of right now: clutch, angle gear, drive shaft, rear sub frame, front upper strut mounts, front calipers, AC compressor, power steering pump, front hubs, shifter cables. Must have been through 8 sets of brake pads, two sets of front rotors. 40 track days.Of these items, only the rear sub frame was under warranty. Now (desperately) needs front struts, and I have trouble shifting again, but I am out of dough.what happend to your old calipers ? that rear subframe , angle gear drive shaft , front hubs and shfiter cables ? those all seem insane to already have been replaced. rest ehh I have done that on 850.v/s/c70 with less milage already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjpk58 Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Will be there shortly....presently at 99,500 with 500 left on my extended warranty. The car is in the shop for another round of computer module failures (happened three years ago)...just in time to still be covered!Have had all the known glitches, but on the whole, a great and fun car.Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedV70R Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 105k on the red sled...Bought with 58k 2.3 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firepuma Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 210K yesterday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmontgomery Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 101K on the 04, all mine. New front struts, on 3rd set of front discs, just put 2nd set on rears...first lasted 100K; also replaced rear parking brake assemblies just before they were going to explode. Leaky PS reservoir tank, like everyone else. All the electronics still work just fine. No oil leaks, dry as a bone on the underside. Still only burn about a quart every 3-4 K miles.Putting in an awesome 4-way Schukra electro-mechanical lumbar support in driver's seat as a present to my back, because I can't afford a new Bimmer with a comfort seat.Still one of the best-handling big cars I have ever put my foot into......jersey boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scandia1568908312 Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 WOW, I've been stuck under 32000 mile's for some time now. (on the 06VR) 114500 on the 00VR, the 855R just turned over 140K. I should probably swap more often, but every time I drive the 06 it seems somebody almost hit's me.............Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blksaphiRRR Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Just pulled into the driveway and hit 137,100 miles on the nose. Have had all the typical P2 problems and still have 2 more to fix, but I love this dam car.Denny G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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