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Bubba
We are looking for a first car for our 18-year-old son. We found a 1998 S70
on ebay which happens to be located in our area. The car has 175,000 miles.
The auction says "local trade" but the car has a New Jersey dealership name
plate on the back. I haven't sprung for the Carfax report yet.
What sort of maintenance issues might I expect from an S70 of this vintage?
It evidently is not a turbo. Some of the issues listed on the auction page
are evidently common with this model. Safety is our main concern, so we are
leaning toward a Volvo of some description. Any advice will be appreciated.
Here is the vehicle description from the auction:
Vehicle Description
1998 volvo s70. Local trade. This car is in good condition runs and
drives great and looks good. this vehicle has a lot of equipment and ice
cold a/c. I have receipts dating back a year for tires oil changes and a
recent tune up. the car is mechanically sound with a few minor flaws. there
is a dent on the driver side rear corner see pics. The driver rear door will
not unlock. the power door locks does not operate the pass door. there is a
stain on the driver side floor behind the driver seat. I can not get the
radio to come on. the paint is glossy and looks great other than a few minor
scratches on the trunk. The car needs nothing to drive anywhere.
Thanks
on ebay which happens to be located in our area. The car has 175,000 miles.
The auction says "local trade" but the car has a New Jersey dealership name
plate on the back. I haven't sprung for the Carfax report yet.
What sort of maintenance issues might I expect from an S70 of this vintage?
It evidently is not a turbo. Some of the issues listed on the auction page
are evidently common with this model. Safety is our main concern, so we are
leaning toward a Volvo of some description. Any advice will be appreciated.
Here is the vehicle description from the auction:
Vehicle Description
1998 volvo s70. Local trade. This car is in good condition runs and
drives great and looks good. this vehicle has a lot of equipment and ice
cold a/c. I have receipts dating back a year for tires oil changes and a
recent tune up. the car is mechanically sound with a few minor flaws. there
is a dent on the driver side rear corner see pics. The driver rear door will
not unlock. the power door locks does not operate the pass door. there is a
stain on the driver side floor behind the driver seat. I can not get the
radio to come on. the paint is glossy and looks great other than a few minor
scratches on the trunk. The car needs nothing to drive anywhere.
Thanks