I am new on here and I am looking to buy a Volvo wagon.I am considering either a 1997 850r or a 2000 V70 awd. I really like the idea of the AWD rather than the front wheel drive 850r but I am finding a lot of comments about reliability issues with the V70. I would like some opinions on which one to get and why. Would really love a mid-60s wagon but those are so hard to find for the right condition and price.
Thank you.
Which one to buy???
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shawndavis721
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MoVolvos
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If you have no use for a AWD then anything up to 1998 in good shape is safe or safer bet. The FWD is much simpler to work on from I've been reading.
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1998 S70 T5 Prior
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BKM
2008 C30 T5 2.0 M66
2007 S60 2.5T - New Project
2003 S80 T6 Transmission DIED
2000 S70 SE Base - New Project
1998 S70 T5 Prior
1989 240 Wagon Prior
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jblackburn
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Buy whichever's in better shape and has been maintained better (look for records!!!). Many, many "R"s have been beat to death and are in BAD shape when they're up for sale...people drive them like toolbags.
With the AWD, you can always drop out the driveshaft and have a perfectly functioning FWD car.
With the AWD, you can always drop out the driveshaft and have a perfectly functioning FWD car.
'98 S70 T5
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A learning experience is one of those things that says, "You know that thing you just did? Don't do that."
mercuic: Long live the tractor motor!
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I vote for the '98 R but Justin has a great point.
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