Does either work by modulating the ABS on the slipping wheel? It's funny, when I've driven the XC70s, I've felt that the handling was a little bit sloppy due to the ride height, or possibly just due to the fact that I'm test driving cars with 100K+ miles on them and possibly the original suspension....

Thanks for the replies. Sorry if I wasn't clear-- my Saabs were always great in the rain with good tires and good in the winter with four snows. I should add that they were old 900s with no traction control or ABS. I imagine that the modern FWD Volvos with TCS are superior to the Saabs, but, that sa...

Dear All: I have been searching for XC70s or some time and I'm finding that the market is crowded with lackluster examples. I just came across a clean, super-low mileage 2004 V70 (65K) that's priced the same as XC70s with over twice the mileage. I've always driven old FWD Saabs without traction cont...

You're right. I'm looking at these cars because I can't really find anything else that fits the bill. I've put a ton of money into my Saab in recent years, so it's not that I mind spending it on ageing Swedes. It's just that I don't have a good feeling about anything made by Monroe. Maybe from memor...

Thanks again guys! I am looking at cars from private parties and at cars from indy Volvo dealers/mechanics. One of them told me that they started putting a stronger part in the cars in 2005 that resolved some of the earlier transmission issues. I assume that this might be the B4 servo update that I'...

Thanks! I also have a lead on a 2004 with normal suspension and lower miles. Which is worse, the 4C or the trannies in the 2004s?

This one has it, apparently, and the owner has replaced two. All other maintenance is up to date. I guess another question is in order: Is it a good system when it's working correctly?

Dear All, I've been searching for an XC70 for a while and I have a lead on a well maintained 2006 with 140K and a lot of work done: the timing belt, the breather and the throttle body. And maybe a few more things. But it's got the active suspension which I understand is rare on the XC70s. I haven't ...

Thanks again guys. One more question RE: the PCV/oil trap service: If it's clogged with oil sludge will it throw a check engine code or give any other indication aside from seals seeping, and, if the car's got around 100K or over on it, and there's no indication that it's been serviced, should I pla...

Guys, Thanks for the help. I have a few more questions: Would you be more leery of a late model car with high mileage and maintenance done or an older car with low mileage but a dubious provenance? I've got a lead on a 2007 with 185K-- but the owner's done the timing belt, cleaned the PCV system and...