Advice re 2004 V70R 190k Manual

skaupert · Post by **skaupert** » 03 Jun 2016, 08:03

What are the typical issues with a manual V70R with 190k miles that I should look out for?

Thank you. Any guidance is much appreciated.

Post by **cuhfs** » 03 Jun 2016, 08:44

Probably gonna need a clutch at some point especially if driven in NYC traffic. My 1998 clutch went 225K all highway... and appeared to be the original one.

nsjames · Post by **nsjames** » 03 Jun 2016, 08:58

standard 04 CEM/DIM/BCM issues.

Post by **matthew1** » 03 Jun 2016, 09:30

4C struts. The car would be on its second set now, or should be. Other items you can find on my Volvo R page.

All consumables/wear items would be on the second+ set, or quickly approaching that. So, to look for special items is smart, but you're also looking for... everything.

Post by **oragex** » 03 Jun 2016, 19:50

At 190K miles, the main issue I see would be to pay more than $1000 for it no matter how clean it looks inside/outside. Even so, I'd have at least $2000 on the side for urgent repairs and this would be a car for weekend fun. I'd rather pay $2000 for a regular V70 with same miles.

Post by **jimmy57** » 03 Jun 2016, 20:26

My 2004 has 235K and is still in fantastic shape and drives tight with original steering rack. It has had new 4C shocks all around.

Post by **oragex** » 04 Jun 2016, 06:22

No doubt there are fine well repaired high miles R Volvo, but my thought is most had a hard life and by 200K miles replacing parts may get too costly to keep it He still may be lucky

VNDETTA · Post by **VNDETTA** » 12 Jul 2016, 01:29

Allow me to put it into perspective.

We paid $8700 for a 2006 V70R and have proceeded to drop another 4k into it... in three months.

Post by **matthew1** » 12 Jul 2016, 13:32

Ow! Ow ow ow ow ow.

VNDETTA · Post by **VNDETTA** » 12 Jul 2016, 14:54

I've been walking like I've got a corn cob crammed up my butt for weeks.