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Help, Advice, Owners' Discussion and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's stylish, distinctive P2 platform cars sold as model years 2001-2007 (North American market year designations).

2001 - 2007 V70
2001 - 2004 V70 XC (Cross Country)
2004 - 2007 XC70 (Cross Country)
2001 - 2009 S60
2003 - 2007 S60 R
2004 - 2007 V70 R

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gugle
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Year and Model: 2003 S60
Location: Bay Area, CA

Re: What do I fix first?

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JRL wrote:I hate to be the bearer of this news but this one sounds as if it's not going to be worth fixing and why did she buy an AWD living in Fl, it's really not necessary and up THRU the 02 model year, the AWD system can be complex nand are VERY expensive to maintain
After 2003 the AWD system is very different and much more forgiving
New member here. I assume this applies to the S60 AWD as well. I'd be much better off with a 2003 compared to 2002? I'm currently looking to buy (U.S. model in California). Thanks.

gugle
Posts: 2
Joined: 12 July 2013
Year and Model: 2003 S60
Location: Bay Area, CA

Post by gugle »

gugle wrote:
JRL wrote:I hate to be the bearer of this news but this one sounds as if it's not going to be worth fixing and why did she buy an AWD living in Fl, it's really not necessary and up THRU the 02 model year, the AWD system can be complex nand are VERY expensive to maintain
After 2003 the AWD system is very different and much more forgiving
New member here. I assume this applies to the S60 AWD as well. I'd be much better off with a 2003 compared to 2002? I'm currently looking to buy (U.S. model in California). Thanks.
Nevermind. Found my answer. Seems all S60 AWDs utilized the newer system.
https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... =1&t=48417

BTW, best of luck to the OP with your XC.

JRL
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Post by JRL »

Correct
AWD with Haldex started in 02 on the S60s then in 03 on the V70s.
Mod note. Jim passed away in early 2022, his contributions to this forum are immortal, and he is missed. RIP

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2007 V70 2.5T White/Oak 111,000 MILES. Polestar tune, IPD bars, rear spoiler, dark grey Thors, DWS 06, HU850, sub.

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