Which XC70 Model Year Is Best?

hooger158 · Post by **hooger158** » 10 Apr 2010, 10:10

I'm finally in the market for my next Volvo, but need some advice. I'm looking at several used XC70s and am having a very hard time figuring out the difference between the model years. Especially with regard to the ETM. I know the 2001 has the old/bad ETM, but can't confirm that the 2002 XC70 doesn't. The 2003 gets a new engine (is it much better?) but which ETM does it have? Any other differences of note between 2001-2007 besides the cosmetic ones? Thanks.

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Post by **jblackburn** » 12 Apr 2010, 12:54

2003 and later have a slightly bigger bore, no "smart" ETM module to fail (its controlled solely by the ECU itself), and an electrical AWD system. All-around, a better car. That would be my choice.

hooger158 · Post by **hooger158** » 12 Apr 2010, 14:46

Thanks. That's really helpful.