Need advise-looking to buy a 2000 V70 XC/AWD

G-mann79 · Post by **G-mann79** » 05 Aug 2007, 22:19

I'm new to this website and forum. I'm looking at buying a 2000 V70AWD/XC SE in "good" condition (based on Kelly Blue Book criteria) w/82K. The wagon looks well treated inside and out. Very minor paint and trim dings and decent interior wear. Drives tight, quick and smooth, good boost on turbo, no fade on brakes and ABS engages under a hard stop. Automatic shifts clean with no slip. All the bells and whistles seem to work. The seller is the 2nd owner and has all services records from the local V dealer and a respected Euro auto repair shop. Price seems good just under $11K. But with all of my DIY experience with my old school swedish cars, 88' 760 Turbo Wagon, 86' Saab 9000T, 93' Saab 9000CSE-T, and british cars, Triumph TR-6 and 7's and a for good measure a 95' Land Rover Discovery (a family hauler/project car) I still need a reality check before I jump at this V70. This thing is more high tech than anything I've had before. I like DIY work and consider myself a decent "mechanical" DIY'er but know little about electronics other than swapping out ECU's and fuses. I'm not afraid of a challege but do not want to take on a potential lemon. Enough said. I invite the input of others that know the V70 on what to watch out for, ie. drivetrain (especially the AWD) electronics, recalls and general troubleshooting. Thanks in advance for your help! G

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 06 Aug 2007, 06:55

I'm sure JRL will jump in here...the weak links on this particular car are the drive train (drive shaft and viscous coupling) as well as the ETM, but the later is covered up to 10 years or 200K miles by a Volvo warranty. I'd say if all is good then it's probably a good deal. Just keep your eye out on the AWD system.

Post by **JRL** » 06 Aug 2007, 15:24

Car sounds decent but priced a bit high for private sale.
Dealer price is only about $1000 more so have it checked out.
If it's driving nicely go for it.
Make sure all the tires are even (tread) that is the kiss of death for these, to run mismatched tires and can burn out the AWD in as little as one day.
For a car at that price make sure all the service records are included. If they are (they should be for that price) check them over and see what was done

serving29420 · Post by **serving29420** » 06 Aug 2007, 22:29

i think its too high priced.
i just got a 2000 v70 in excellent shape with 87000 miles on it, leather, sunroof, loaded! $5000. check out wholesalers. you have got to catch one the first day on the lot or its gone. best to have cash ready and take time to shop around.

Post by **JRL** » 07 Aug 2007, 06:21

serving29420 wrote:i think its too high priced.
i just got a 2000 v70 in excellent shape with 87000 miles on it, leather, sunroof, loaded! $5000. check out wholesalers. you have got to catch one the first day on the lot or its gone. best to have cash ready and take time to shop around.

An XC is worth literally THOUSANDS more than a regular V70