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Should I Avoid an ’04 Volvo S60
Buyer’s Guide for 2004 S60: Bad Valves? Question: I’m considering purchasing a 2004 S60 as an upgrade from my 850. However, the MSN.cars site reports that the 2004 S60′s have problems with the intake valves going bad and needing replacement … Continue reading
2001+ XC70 Owners Chime in on Ownership
Which XC70 Year to Buy? This is an interesting topic about XC70 years because it’s from 2006. What was the conventional wisdom regarding buying a used XC70 four years ago? Has thinking changed vs. today? I don’t think so. Let … Continue reading
Bad Used Volvo Purchase
Follow the Fallout of a Bad Used Volvo Purchase This is a good example of what not to do when buying a used Volvo. (What TO do when buying a used Volvo? Read our Volvo Buyer’s Guide, ask questions here in … Continue reading
About to buy used 2000 V70 w/148K miles–what to ask
What to Look For When Buying a Volvo V70 or XC70 Another informative group of tips and items to check when buying a late 1990s or 2000 model year Volvo V70 or XC70. What to look for with the AWD … Continue reading
To buy or not to buy a 99 Volvo V70 XC AWD
Salvage means it was WHACKED and I mean Whacked. We can fix anything in our shop, but a door does not total a Volvo. The rocker panel,door post, and more had to be rebuilt. If a good shop did the … Continue reading
More Buyer’s Advice 850 and S70
The 850 and the earlier S70s are functionally nearly identical. The interior on the S-70 is a bit more refined but, particularly on the 98 models, the door panel covers tend to shrink and come unglued… Continue reading
Volvo Wagon or Mercedes Wagon?
Before buying any Volvo 850 I would try very hard to assure myself that the following items are in good shape… Continue reading
Find Model Year From VIN
The only way to be sure of the actual and legal model year is by the 10th character in the VIN… Continue reading