Any difference???

marshling · Post by **marshling** » 13 Apr 2006, 09:55

Is there a difference between the 1998 and 1999 Volvo V70 as far as upkeep and repairs??

saltydog · Post by **saltydog** » 13 Apr 2006, 11:43

1999 is ETM car - big difference, big problem. Go to Don's ETM room for details.

Post by **pfeener** » 13 Apr 2006, 15:14

Night and day differences. Most folks, including myself, would advise staying with the 98 if you have a choice.

marshling · Post by **marshling** » 14 Apr 2006, 10:04

I am looking at a 1998 with 80k miles, I was not sure if it was too old, but it seems like the Volvo can really do some miles if well looked after.

White850Turbo · Post by **White850Turbo** » 14 Apr 2006, 18:39

marshling wrote:I am looking at a 1998 with 80k miles, I was not sure if it was too old, but it seems like the Volvo can really do some miles if well looked after.

Definitely. A well maintained whiteblock should have no problem whatsoever making it to 300k miles. Keywords there being Well maintained.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 14 Apr 2006, 19:40

Go for it!! ...actually, these cars are starting to see some years on them so it's fairly rare to find one under 100K miles now. I bought mine with 87K miles on it last year and that was a find. Just make sure the timing belt was done at 70K or there-abouts and the A/C blows cold. Good luck and let us know what you do.