Good idea or not?

"WRXasaurus" (wrxasaurus)
12/24/2018 at 08:23 • Filed to: None

So I’m thinking about making bad decisions and I’m wondering if anyone has any experience with these. I know very little about this era Volvo.

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Pros:

Another turbocharged AWD manual car.

Intense color

Not terribly expensive

Cons:

Lots of miles

Not the greatest color

I have never worked on a Volvo

Thoughts?

DISCUSSION (21)

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > WRXasaurus
12/24/2018 at 09:10

You've chosen one of the very few cars that are as complex as your allroad.

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > WRXasaurus
12/24/2018 at 09:14

I’ve never heard great things about the S60 R from a long term ownership perspective. For the money and a similar car; a B7 A4 would probably be a safer bet and easier to fix when things go wrong:

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/ctd/d/duluth-2007-audi-adr-sdn-auto-20t/6775891894.html

BeaterGT > WRXasaurus
12/24/2018 at 09:16

Thoughts? Yes, mostly.

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > WRXasaurus
12/24/2018 at 09:38

Also, hi from a fellow Minnesotan.

boredalways > Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle
12/24/2018 at 09:56

Wait, didn't the VAG 2.0T have major issues between 2006-2010?

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > WRXasaurus
12/24/2018 at 09:59

Find a good European mechanic. I like Anderson in Duluth but there’s probably more options in the Cities. And throw money at them to make it worry free. Assume this will be costly.

boredalways > WRXasaurus
12/24/2018 at 10:02

I would strongly suggest you visit Matthew’s Volvo Site (MVS) and search info there.

https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com

On buying one, m y gut says ‘no’ but my heart says 'dew eht'.

Sovande > WRXasaurus
12/24/2018 at 10:20

Seems kind of expensive. I would be looking for one that was enthusiast owned so you can get an honest opinion on what is needed. The angle gear and the suspension are expensive issues in these cars if not maintained. The engines are strong and sound amazing with a little bit of exhaust work. I’d check swedespeed.com and see what’s floating around there for sale.

By the way, that is the best color.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > WRXasaurus
12/24/2018 at 10:27

it would go great with one of these

Kinja'd!!!

WRXasaurus > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
12/24/2018 at 10:45

I don't have an All road.

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > boredalways
12/24/2018 at 10:51

There were a few issues but by now the car would have had them dealt with. I think the one thing that most people say to keep an eye on is the cam follower. I think crazy paranoid people change it every oil change whereas more often people change it every 20k miles.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > WRXasaurus
12/24/2018 at 11:35

So rry. Your name is too similar to Opposaurus. Got confused.

CompactLuxuryFan > boredalways
12/24/2018 at 11:44

Don’t think it ever had any major issues. Nothing that would leave you stranded. Some parts had higher than usual failure rates and got replaced with new versions. So for some people it wa s death by a thousand paper cuts, but on the whole it’s probably in the reliable half of german engines of the era. I don’t think the can follower is really an issue. I’d say coil packs are a much more likely thing you’ll have to replace.

cmill189 - sans Volvo > WRXasaurus
12/24/2018 at 12:16

“Not the best color.”

Thems fightin’ words.

boredalways > CompactLuxuryFan
12/24/2018 at 12:33

My brother and I both had 2006 Passats w/ 2.0t. I got rid of mine at the end of 2007 (still miss it). He still has his, but it's on it's 2nd engine...or maybe 3rd

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > WRXasaurus
12/24/2018 at 12:47

Probably more of a gamble than any E46. These are not dependable vehicles and are not cheap to fix.

AestheticsInMotion > WRXasaurus
12/24/2018 at 14:56

The seats are every bit as comfy as they look, and the manual isn't the best, but it's still a ton of fun. Have a Volvo specialist give it a good PPI

WRXasaurus > Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle
12/24/2018 at 23:43

I thought you where in California. I don't know of many here in MN. As far as I know I'm just alone up here on the Iron Range.

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > WRXasaurus
12/25/2018 at 00:42

I was in Oregon until mid 2017. I’m originally from Minnesota and moved back then.

But yeah, no where near the iron range. Maybe someday I’ll make up a trip up to Mesabi for some XC skiing...

WRXasaurus > Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle
12/25/2018 at 11:15

I assume you are down near the cities then?

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > WRXasaurus
12/25/2018 at 23:05

Indeed!