the t-belt on my 2000 v70xc slipped, crashing valves into the pistons. with 215k on the clock i think it is time to pull the plug. found what looks like a really clean '08 with 67k on the clock for $18500. a few questions;
1. anything major issues with this my?
2. looks like it has the 3.2, is this an n/a motor?
3. i thought i saw no t-belt on this motor, is that correct?
4. does that seem like a reasonable price?
5. any other insights would be appreciated
2008 xc70 considering purchase...what to look for??
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Price is arbitrary in my opinion. Some guys will talk about low mileage (thus high price) but that means little to me. I've had low mileage cars that were clunkers too. I also think "claimed" maintenance history is not an indicator of very much. I've seen cars that had oil changes ever 5K and still have issues too. Lastly, half the cars on the market are for sale because "something" need attention...the owner didn't want to sink $1000 into a turbo leak, timing belt, etc.
I'm looking at a 2008 with 110K miles and the local dealer is asking $12.5K. I'll save the $5500 over you and glady take my mileage if the car checks out well at the indie shop I'll send it to for a pre purchase inspection.
In the boat world we'll still spend $1000 on a survey to buy a $25,000 boat but 80% of the people I know won't spend $150 to have a local indie show look over a used $18,000 car.
Get it checked out and see if it's healthy before you figure out which price is fair. For now I'd say you can do better in price but you may be one of those people who feels low mileage is everything. No offense because the majority of the people I know buy used cars with the lowest mileage possible and never have them even check out.
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Price is arbitrary in my opinion. Some guys will talk about low mileage (thus high price) but that means little to me. I've had low mileage cars that were clunkers too. I also think "claimed" maintenance history is not an indicator of very much. I've seen cars that had oil changes ever 5K and still have issues too. Lastly, half the cars on the market are for sale because "something" need attention...the owner didn't want to sink $1000 into a turbo leak, timing belt, etc.
I'm looking at a 2008 with 110K miles and the local dealer is asking $12.5K. I'll save the $5500 over you and glady take my mileage if the car checks out well at the indie shop I'll send it to for a pre purchase inspection.
In the boat world we'll still spend $1000 on a survey to buy a $25,000 boat but 80% of the people I know won't spend $150 to have a local indie show look over a used $18,000 car.
Get it checked out and see if it's healthy before you figure out which price is fair. For now I'd say you can do better in price but you may be one of those people who feels low mileage is everything. No offense because the majority of the people I know buy used cars with the lowest mileage possible and never have them even check out.
Shawn F.
2001 V70 T5
2003 XC70
1996 Vw Passat Tdi
1999 Porsche Boxster
2004 Chevy Suburban LT 5.3L
2013 & 2015 S60 T5
2008 Vw Touareg T2 V6
1989 Sea Ray 340 Sundander
2007 Sea Doo Challenger 180 SE
2001 V70 T5
2003 XC70
1996 Vw Passat Tdi
1999 Porsche Boxster
2004 Chevy Suburban LT 5.3L
2013 & 2015 S60 T5
2008 Vw Touareg T2 V6
1989 Sea Ray 340 Sundander
2007 Sea Doo Challenger 180 SE
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Price is arbitrary in my opinion. Some guys will talk about low mileage (thus high price) but that means little to me. I've had low mileage cars that were clunkers too. I also think "claimed" maintenance history is not an indicator of very much. I've seen cars that had oil changes ever 5K and still have issues too. Lastly, half the cars on the market are for sale because "something" need attention...the owner didn't want to sink $1000 into a turbo leak, timing belt, etc.
I'm looking at a 2008 with 110K miles and the local dealer is asking $12.5K. I'll save the $5500 over you and glady take my mileage if the car checks out well at the indie shop I'll send it to for a pre purchase inspection.
In the boat world we'll still spend $1000 on a survey to buy a $25,000 boat but 80% of the people I know won't spend $150 to have a local indie show look over a used $18,000 car.
Get it checked out and see if it's healthy before you figure out which price is fair. For now I'd say you can do better in price but you may be one of those people who feels low mileage is everything. No offense because the majority of the people I know buy used cars with the lowest mileage possible and never have them even check out.
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