"AdamB" (adamthecarguy123)
02/02/2020 at 10:54 • Filed to: None
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"AdamB" (adamthecarguy123)
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My mom is getting a new car in the next few months and really likes the XC40. I just want to know how long a Volvo should last. The other choice is a Honda Passport but it's not her favorite. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
facw
> AdamB
02/02/2020 at 11:01 |
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They normally come across as middle of the road on reliability studies I think. They do have a reputation of being on the expensive side to repair when things go wrong.
atfsgeoff
> AdamB
02/02/2020 at 11:06 |
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Just took this a few minutes ago in my Volvo
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AdamB
> atfsgeoff
02/02/2020 at 11:09 |
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Wow, that's a lot of miles.
MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick)
> atfsgeoff
02/02/2020 at 11:49 |
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I think the amount of work it took to get it there would scare most people away. This is from the Ford era of Volvos too no?
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MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick)
> facw
02/02/2020 at 11:52 |
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They are through and through European cars imo. Complex and expensive to fix, although the frequency of needed fixes is overblown and is typically the result of snowballing problems.
The passport will likely be cheaper to maintain and run, but I have 0 ownership experience with either, just what I know about post 2000 Volvo
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atfsgeoff
> MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick)
02/02/2020 at 12:29 |
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Technically yes. Ford acquired Volvo in 1999, mine is a 2000 model year. I doubt anything in this car is engineered by (or changed for cost-cutting by decree of) Ford.
I’ve had it since just under 290,000 miles and it’s been the model of reliability. I’ve put a new timing belt/tensioner/
water pump in
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tie rod end,
a couple of LCAs due to worn ball joints, an HVAC blend door motor, and new tires. I put new coils and spark plugs in but it didn’t strictly need them, in fact the blend door motor has been the only part that’s
actually failed.
The stack of service records I got with it, indicate that the vast majority of maintenance done over its life has been expected wear items (brakes, suspension, timing belt/water pump).
The parts I’ve replaced on it have been very inexpensive, less costly than BMW parts that’s for sure. And having done a fair bit of work on the car myself including the timing belt
, it’s pretty easy to work on too.
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MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick)
> atfsgeoff
02/02/2020 at 16:05 |
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What engine? I’m glad to hear they might not be as bad to own as I thought.
You likely already know about FCP euro, but I found out recently I could still get parts for my 240 through the dealer. Weird stuff too like shift knobs and the wiper motor arm grommet and oil separator, and all were surprisingly inexpensive.
Maybe give them a shot next time you need something. The online catalogue alone was worth it to me, blown up numbered diagrams of all the subsystems. All of the Canadian dealers seem to use it.
bob and john
> AdamB
02/02/2020 at 17:11 |
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older volvo can be reliable yes.
newer ones...I have not heard great things about. and they are expensive to repair.
however, they are some of THE most comfortable and intuitive and safe cars there exsist on the market today.
Steve in Manhattan
> AdamB
02/02/2020 at 19:26 |
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In that price bracket, the standards are the RAV4 and the CR-X, followed by the Mazda CX30 (which I believe has a non-CVT transmission). She should also try equivalent offerings from Kia/Hyundai (100K warranties). I’d probably buy (if new) the CR-X, and if used, a Honda Element. Those are the best engines in class.
JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
> AdamB
02/02/2020 at 20:08 |
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I put more miles than that on a 1992 Alfa Romeo 164-S. It still ranks in the top fiv e most reliable cars I’v e ever owned (above, notably, the not-unreliable Ford Fiesta ST) Would I call Alfa Romeos reliable in general? FUCK NO. I got a good one. The good ones were(are) so goddamn good it makes the average so much sadder.
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AdamB
> Steve in Manhattan
02/02/2020 at 20:17 |
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The budget is around 40k for a new car. I recommend the Mazda CX 5, but she says it’s too small. She currently leases a Honda CR V which we don't like. She also doesn't like Hyundais or Kia because of the "brand" though I've tried recommending the Santa Fe. She somewhat likes the Passport except for the ton of plastic used inside and out. She likes the XC40 and the Jaguar E Pace, but they're not the most sensible choices. I honestly don't know what to recommend anymore.
Giorgio
> AdamB
02/03/2020 at 06:50 |
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Bump
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Giorgio
> AdamB
02/03/2020 at 06:52 |
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I would say if you go with the Honda you can’t go wrong. I have an 04 Volvo Xc70 with 128k. It has the 5cyl. I love the car. Lots of space. Very comfortable. Only thing I’ve done outside of regular maintenance is change rear wheel bearings and fixed right front passenger door lock. Parts are not expensive. I have two 06 Honda Accords with around 130k and have not done a single thing to them. But I would buy another used Xc70 and probably the 3.2 v6 one.
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Steve in Manhattan
> AdamB
02/03/2020 at 16:10 |
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XC40 is the size of a CX5 ... maybe a bigger Volvo? The answer may be Honda Pilot? Or she can look at a CPO Acura RDX/MDX - Honda reliability with fancy stuff.
Nibby
> AdamB
02/03/2020 at 17:41 |
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my parents have a 2019 XC60... not sure about reliability in the long term but my cousin has a 2015 XC90 (new one) with some 60-70K miles IIRC and no issues
MultiplaOrgasms
> MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick)
02/03/2020 at 18:18 |
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Up until the second gen FWDs (G1 S80, G1 S60 and G2 V70) Volvos were competently put together, well thought out and reliable cars. Plenty of space within the engine bay, and the commonly broken parts (Timing belt, starter, alternator) are readily accessible. We’ve owned a few of them, two V70s, an XC90 and an XC60. They generally got worse over time. The oldest, a 2002 V70 D5 Premium (top level with the aluminium block 2.4 I5 Diesel) was the most reliable and lasted the longest, for seven years. A part from a few electrical problems it was really good . The 2006 V70 D5 (same as the 2002 but post facelift) was noticeably worse already and only lasted three years , the XC90 and XC60 were bought new so no issues with them in the two years each we’ve owned them .
JPV70
> atfsgeoff
02/04/2020 at 09:28 |
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I’ve got a 2003 Volvo V70 T5 with stick I love. It seems to want to go forever, looks and drives great...but does require occasional maintenance . But I think i t’s worth it for a unique car that really stands apart. Get a decent or extended warranty. I’d go for it!