looking to buy a 2000 s70.....wanted some feedback...good idea?
not such a good idea..
I've always heard such great things about volvo's, never owned one..
just had a baby, looking for something safe.
need help?
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White850Turbo
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If you buy a 1999 or 2000 S70, make sure it comes from a Volvo dealership. No exceptions. If it comes from the dealer, they should've already fixed the ETM that is prone to failure on those model years. Otherwise tell them to take $1000 off the price of the car b/c that's what it costs to fix it. 1998 is an excellent year for the S70 in my opinion.
Volvo's are extremely safe. They have had a reputation for safety since at least the 1950's. Volvo's are also very kid friendly. In fact, if you die in a motor vehicle accident while driving a Volvo, Volvo will pay your family $250,000 USD. If most other car companies did that, they'd be bankrupt.
Like I say all the time to people, if you take care of your car, it will take care of you. Volvo's do typically have higher maintenance costs than many of the Asian vehicles, but it is SOO worth it. Maintenance costs are nowhere near that of many German cars though. Preventative maintenance is KEY. All that being said, I LOVE my Volvo. I've driven many other cars, but there is just something about the Volvo. It's almost like part of the family
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Feel free to have any more specific questions that you have about these cars.
Volvo's are extremely safe. They have had a reputation for safety since at least the 1950's. Volvo's are also very kid friendly. In fact, if you die in a motor vehicle accident while driving a Volvo, Volvo will pay your family $250,000 USD. If most other car companies did that, they'd be bankrupt.
Like I say all the time to people, if you take care of your car, it will take care of you. Volvo's do typically have higher maintenance costs than many of the Asian vehicles, but it is SOO worth it. Maintenance costs are nowhere near that of many German cars though. Preventative maintenance is KEY. All that being said, I LOVE my Volvo. I've driven many other cars, but there is just something about the Volvo. It's almost like part of the family
. Feel free to have any more specific questions that you have about these cars.
If you are mechanically inclined go for it . The best thing to own other than the car is a OBD11 reader. Many parts can be bought afteremarket for a great savings. The brake pads I always use Volvo for the lack of squealing that many others do. The ETM can be a throw of the dice but can be bought aftermarket BUT needs software downloaded.
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tina
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- Year and Model: 1998 S70, 2001 S40
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And I love this car! And the best safety rating you can ask for - 5 stars front, rear and side.
Having owned several Volvos (moving my way up the model series) I would say buy a car that has ben properly maintained. A 1-owner car is best, one that has all the records to show that the service intervals were followed. These cars last a long time IF they are taken good care of.
There are a number of things that need cleaning out and replacing periodically at low cost to prevent later high cost problems. Do some reading here and at www.brickboard.com and you'll learn a lot fast! Another great site to read is www.volvospeed.com they have the common maintanence issues outlined.
I don't generally buy cars from dealers as someone else recommended, they are usually way more expensive and if you look around for a well cared for car you can find it for much less $.
Oh yeah - apparently this ETM issue does not affect the 1998 model so you may want to look for a low miles '98 instead of the '99.
Having owned several Volvos (moving my way up the model series) I would say buy a car that has ben properly maintained. A 1-owner car is best, one that has all the records to show that the service intervals were followed. These cars last a long time IF they are taken good care of.
There are a number of things that need cleaning out and replacing periodically at low cost to prevent later high cost problems. Do some reading here and at www.brickboard.com and you'll learn a lot fast! Another great site to read is www.volvospeed.com they have the common maintanence issues outlined.
I don't generally buy cars from dealers as someone else recommended, they are usually way more expensive and if you look around for a well cared for car you can find it for much less $.
Oh yeah - apparently this ETM issue does not affect the 1998 model so you may want to look for a low miles '98 instead of the '99.
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Jaxx
My mom got a 740 when i was born, and it had 90k miles(my dad said it was like 30k on an american car 
) and we gave it away when we got our 850, still running with guess how many miles on it? 290k. and still ran great, that was 4 years ago, sometimes we still see it running around the city, different drivers.
THAT is a car you can depend on... also check out volvo child seats... for even more safety for your loved ones... speaking of safety, they usually have a car on display at volvo dealerships, that were wrecked, but the people walked away.
good luck with your purchase,
Jackson
) and we gave it away when we got our 850, still running with guess how many miles on it? 290k. and still ran great, that was 4 years ago, sometimes we still see it running around the city, different drivers.THAT is a car you can depend on... also check out volvo child seats... for even more safety for your loved ones... speaking of safety, they usually have a car on display at volvo dealerships, that were wrecked, but the people walked away.
good luck with your purchase,
Jackson
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