First I feel like this is an irritated response. Why? We are here to help and advise each other on Volvos. Specifically on this thread I asked for advice for myself and any others with this inquiry.xHeart wrote: ↑28 Feb 2021, 08:23^sound like a successor of JRL.CIK7 wrote: ↑27 Feb 2021, 19:27 In my v70 vs s80 post, someone said the 2001 is to be avoided because of a lot pf issues. Can y'all please explain what sets the 2002+ apart from the 2001? I found a 2002 v70xc in java brown metallic with all available options, 177k, military veteran owned, 'meticulously' maintained $4k. I have also found a 2004 v70 t5 248k $3,500 meticulously maintained (75yo dude), 2004 xc70 used dealer 177k $2k, 2x xc90 v8, 2003 s80 2.9 103k $2500, and 1996 960 wagon w/3rd row 200k $2400. 2001-2002 and 2005-2007 are the most sold v70 models. Is this because the 03 and 04 are best proven? Please be specific. Perhaps if this thread receives enough in-depth info, it vould be added into one of the special categories. Kind of like what was done on the xc90 and which models to get and avoid.
Our 2001 V70XC now has 200K+miles.
First, why to throw 2001 V70XC under the bus since it is not in your candidate list, second, $4000 can get you a lot more!
I recently crossed 200,000 miles on our's, no issues. Check the transmission serial #. the mechanical viscous coupler is plenty for AWD in our midwest lifestyle. I ask, why MM issue is over sold?
SuperHerman is our best source to compare the thermostat design in 2002.
Second, I wasnt throwing the 2001 under the bus. I was explaining what someone else said. And it seems that 2 or 3 others on THIS thread confirmed that the 2001 does indeed have issues, although these people explained these problems can be solved.
Third, recently I had a 2001 v70 t5 on my candidate list and was told to avoid the 2001 models.
Fourth, what do you mean by 'you can get more for $4000'? I understand that one is $4000 but my goal is no more than $2500. $4000 is ridiculous for a 2004 177k Volvo. You Can probably buy a 240 or 740 with that mileage for that price.
As a side note, I bought a 2001 v70 base model back in 2019 with 176k for $1500. At about 185k, that solenoid problem arose. So I traded it $1k value at 186k or something like that straight across for a ($1000) 98 XC 143,995 miles in bad cosmetic, but good mechanical, condition.
