so here's my dilemma, I own a 99 xc70 with over 200k miles. I have owned it for a little over four years. Below is what I have replaced.
timing belt/water pump. (at the shop/expensive)
Drive shaft/bearing and shield (diy)
Radiator (shop)
Heater core (shop)
Cooling Fan replacement (shop)
Coolant tank (diy)
Alternator (diy)
ECU (diy)
Currently I have a coolant leak, I will fix this hopefully by replacing all hoses, I also have foam like bubbles in my oil. My fuel sender is shot but I do have a replacement. I have abs/traction light on, check engine for O2 sensor. With all that and bad tires i drove through the storm Nemo nooooo problems, I love this car but I have been thinking of upgrading to an 06 v70r, is it just as good? Should I fix my 99 or just buy a lower miles of a 98-00 xc70 or v70R?
99-00xc7 vs 2006 v70R
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jimmy57
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I own a V70R and LOVE it. I have had a lot of volvos in the last 26 years, like 4-5 different ones in most of those years.
V70R is great in shallow snow. Ground clearance will be a detriment for NEMO like incidences. The handling of R is great but the ride is harsh, Harsh on the softest setting of the 4C system. The cost to keep the 04-07 R is high. 4C shocks and the control components are expensive. Much more costly and short-lived tires.
P2 XC70 will have fantastic traction and the ground clearance and about the best ride quality of any Volvo. The handling will be fine but more body roll than R due to higher ride height.
V70R is great in shallow snow. Ground clearance will be a detriment for NEMO like incidences. The handling of R is great but the ride is harsh, Harsh on the softest setting of the 4C system. The cost to keep the 04-07 R is high. 4C shocks and the control components are expensive. Much more costly and short-lived tires.
P2 XC70 will have fantastic traction and the ground clearance and about the best ride quality of any Volvo. The handling will be fine but more body roll than R due to higher ride height.