"G. Homer" (goyshahomer)
01/06/2014 at 11:08 • Filed to: None
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"G. Homer" (goyshahomer)
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I love the look of them. Love the wagon style. Really like Volvo safety standards and even more so the bank vault like doors. The doors seem like they are incredible steel and have an amazing heft. Just worried about reliability. Some of the reviews online seem to be a bit problematic. I would only look at the 2.5. Definitely no t6. Please let me know. Most I have seen have at least 80k miles. Any problems with them lasting 200+ thousand miles?
Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole
> G. Homer
01/06/2014 at 11:12 |
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I was recently looking at a V70 wagon myself. From what I've red, as long as you do some regular maintenance, and change the timing belt at or before the recommeded intervals, you should be good. I got turned off by the costs of regular maintenance and am now semi-seriously looking at Honda Elements as a commuter/second car.
Nothing
> G. Homer
01/06/2014 at 11:31 |
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My 2001, a supposed problem year due to spontaneously exploding transmissions, was great for me. The only issue I ever had was a passenger side CV. I sold it to an aunt 2 years ago, and it's still working well for her (and trust me, I'd know if it wasn't). I wouldn't hesitate owning another. I'd go as new as your budget allows. 2007 is the same style as well. I sold it with nearly 150k on it, and it's close to 175k on it now.
I would not own one if I couldn't do my own maintenance/repairs. I was quoted over $1000 for the aforementioned CV repair. I ended up buying a rebuilt half shaft and swapping it in myself for $200.
OPPOsaurus WRX
> G. Homer
01/06/2014 at 11:38 |
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I was looking to pick up a 2006-2008 V70R and was told by a former Volvo mechanic as well as a used car salesman that the reliability and cost to repair are crazy. With 2 18 month old girls and a job to get to, I would be pretty unhappy trying to find a way to get to work and pay for the loan and repairs. They said its pretty much the same across Volvo's lineup. They then followed that up with how awesome the v70r's are both safety and fun factor. They should last but it wont be cheap and easy.
EL_ULY
> G. Homer
01/06/2014 at 12:09 |
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timing belt coming up at 100K or 10 years. Checking the oil trap would be my first concern before all rubber components (spring seats, front control arms, mounts) They are good vehicles but need some looking after even when they were new. If you do go that route, I am a former Volvo mater tech 2010-2012 and current Volvo parts master. Any questions, diagrams, advise, or printouts just let me know buddy :]
Road Magazine
> G. Homer
01/06/2014 at 12:53 |
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My uncle had a 2010 XC70 D5 AWD. It was a surprisingly good car. It was comfortable, the suspension, dare I say it, was almost Rolls-Royce like, engine noise was to a minimal and had plenty of torque. It was a great car. My advice to you is do not go for the older models, stretch the budget and get yourself an '07 one, you won't be disappointed!
BarryDanger
> G. Homer
01/06/2014 at 13:05 |
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Not to totally pimp myself out or anything but... buy the one I am selling!
2002 2.5T5 $5600
115K Mi new timing belt, water pump, transmission software continuously updated via volvo dealership, new power steering pump, solid as a brick house
Frosted
> G. Homer
09/11/2014 at 15:40 |
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I had an 03. It got lousy MPGs and loved to flash check engine lights. Trannies can be a problem but thats more 01-02 than anything. AWD system will probably need attention though.
George McNally
> G. Homer
09/12/2014 at 13:52 |
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..........just worried about reliability.
That pretty much sums it up.
It's a good car, but if something breaks-it's gonna cost a shitload to fix if you have to pay somebody else to work on it.
5 years ago, I bought a loaded 8 year old 24v Taurus for 3 grand. It had high miles and I realized it was a risk, but in the 3 years I owned it, I spent about 2 grand on fixing stuff. If you break that down monthly, it came to less then 100 bucks a month. Sold it for 2000 bucks when I bought a new Elantra earlier this year.
I guess my point is, if you are prepared to pay out for a few possible unexpected expenses....it could be a good deal :-)