Volvo Findings! (What have you found on FB/Craiglist/Kijiii/other)?

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 23 Dec 2021, 17:11

Sveedy wrote: ↑23 Dec 2021, 15:46 Subaru front lip ? Interesting mod.

Post by **volvolugnut** » 23 Dec 2021, 17:18

Could be a plumber - cast iron pipe fitting roof rack. Has the optional rust finish.
volvolugnut

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 23 Dec 2021, 19:29

The car looks good, I'm just not a fan of that lip. I've seen it done before, just doesn't look great with the R bumpers IMO.

Post by **Sveedy** » 24 Dec 2021, 06:52

RickHaleParker wrote: ↑23 Dec 2021, 17:11
Sveedy wrote: ↑23 Dec 2021, 15:46 Subaru front lip ? Interesting mod.

Ughh - I noticed that they don't show a view from the rear / side of that cut off edge. What, just a big empty void there ?

Post by **erikv11** » 02 Jan 2022, 10:13

Looks like a good opportunity if to pick up a 98 NA on the cheap:

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/csw/ ... 54682.html

Great option if you are in the twin cities area and looking for a beater.

Post by **BlackBart** » 07 Jan 2022, 14:56

2005 XC70 wagon. Bainbridge Island WA (suburban Seattle) 169,000 miles.

What do you all suspect is wrong with the running of this car. They sound like non-mechanical sellers. Could be something minor.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/ ... 27788.html

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"Super nice looking 2005 Volvo XC70, All Wheel Drive, 169K miles.

The Bad: The engine is hard to start and sometimes I can't get it started. It cranks just fine, and feels like it's about to catch and start but struggles. Also, once the engine is started and warms up, if I turn off the motor, I can't get it started again until the engine is cold again. Once it's started, the RPM's settle around 600 and it occasionally dies. Once the engine is running, it shifts and drives just fine, just like a normal car should. Finally, there are also a couple minor dings in the body that can be seen in the photos.

The Good: The rest of the car is great - everything works as it should. Leather seats, seat heaters, sunroof, stereo, lights, cruise control, smells good, etc. The timing belt was apparently changed recently by the previous owner, though I don't know actual mileage. Tires have decent tread on them. Car feels solid on the road...when it's running.

$2,500 OBO"

Post by **850 LPT** » 07 Jan 2022, 17:06

Hard to say without hooking up VIDA. But maybe it's just a bad MAF or something. Or do these have an IAC Valve that could fail? Also, I wonder what's going on with the Airbag message? Looks really nice otherwise and the price is good.

Post by **Sveedy** » 07 Jan 2022, 19:20

Now this one looks good! Maybe a bit $$$ but nice..
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/ ... 51569.html

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 07 Jan 2022, 20:53

850 LPT wrote: ↑07 Jan 2022, 17:06 Hard to say without hooking up VIDA. But maybe it's just a bad MAF or something. Or do these have an IAC Valve that could fail? Also, I wonder what's going on with the Airbag message? Looks really nice otherwise and the price is good.

No idle air, all controlled by the ETB. Definitely would need to start with VIDA.

Sveedy wrote: ↑07 Jan 2022, 19:20 Now this one looks good! Maybe a bit $$$ but nice..
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/ ... 51569.html

Very nice indeed! That is one expensive 960 though.

Post by **erikv11** » 07 Jan 2022, 23:03

BlackBart wrote: ↑07 Jan 2022, 14:56 2005 XC70 wagon. Bainbridge Island WA (suburban Seattle) 169,000 miles.

What do you all suspect is wrong with the running of this car. They sound like non-mechanical sellers. Could be something minor.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/ ... 27788.html
...

Why the rebuilt title status?

I agree the engine issue sounds minor (ignition? are there codes? fuel pressure sensor?), but do a glove test, check for chocolate milk etc.

Volvo Findings! (What have you found on FB/Craiglist/Kijiii/other)?

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