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by jcbe34
16 Jan 2017, 18:17
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Potential V70R Purchase- Need advice on RUST
Replies: 10
Views: 5005

Re: Potential V70R Purchase- Need advice on RUST

Thanks for the advice guys, I think I am passing on this one. Owner is asking $2k and its in the Atlanta area if anyone wants it. Runs and drives pretty well, just needs some attention in most areas. I'm all about dumb project cars, but the rust puts a ceiling on the budget I'd be willing to throw a...
by jcbe34
16 Jan 2017, 09:40
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Potential V70R Purchase- Need advice on RUST
Replies: 10
Views: 5005

Re: Potential V70R Purchase- Need advice on RUST

I should also mention my intentions for the car- DD and MTB/dog hauler. I would be doing what's required to make it usable and dependable, but probably not looking into many aftermarket parts/modifications or "restoration" work. My current DD is an e39 M5, and I've put way too many miles o...
by jcbe34
16 Jan 2017, 08:53
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Potential V70R Purchase- Need advice on RUST
Replies: 10
Views: 5005

Re: Potential V70R Purchase- Need advice on RUST

Yeah, I saw your post. It makes sense that the rocker caps would hold moisture/salt/dirt and cause rocker rust, I just hadn't seen many people post about it. I haven't seen the pinch weld on this car, but I would assume it looks something like your pictures. Does yours have any evidence from the top...
by jcbe34
16 Jan 2017, 07:55
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Potential V70R Purchase- Need advice on RUST
Replies: 10
Views: 5005

Potential V70R Purchase- Need advice on RUST

First post here, I'm a BMW/racing guy but have always been a big fan of 850/V70's. My parents had a V70 turbo that they bought new in '97 kept until 2014 or so, sold it with 300k miles and it was still running great. I usually include T5-R's and 850R/V70R's on my weekly craigslist searches, and this...