Buying advice - replacing a 98 S70

Discussion in 'Volvo S70' started by Jeffrey Augenbaum, Mar 12, 2006.

  1. My 1998 S70 was totaled last week in a collision. Now I need a
    replacement car. I am looking to keep it in the 18K range. For that
    money I can get something like a 2002 S60 certified used with about 40K
    miles or a new Honda Accord or Huyndai Sonata. Any advice would be
    appreciated.

    With regard to the collision I was rear ended by a Ford F150 and pushed
    into a Yukon so my car was smashed in the front and back. The S70 really
    took most of the impact without the airbags deploying which is why
    I am considering another Volvo. But I'd need to get a used one to keep
    the price manageable. One concern I had about the S60 is the space in
    the back seat. It seemed cramped and I'd need it for carpooling kids
    once or twice a week.
     
    Jeffrey Augenbaum, Mar 12, 2006
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  2. Jeffrey Augenbaum

    M.R.S. Guest

    You could get a V70, or another used older series. My sister didn't buy a
    S60 for the exact reason, the rear seats/doors aren't kid/child seat
    friendly.

    My next car will be a used Volvo, maybe a S60 or S40 (old model).

    The Honda is nice, the Hyundai although much better than an American car for
    reliability, is NOT even close to a Honda/Toyota product. You can compare a
    current Hyundai to a several generation old Toyota. The new Sonata is nice,
    but not as evolved as any Toyota.

    Any Volvo will outlast the Honda/Hyundai, yes, even the new Volvos. I've
    seen 850s with 400+ K kms on them, and still up for sale in the trader!!!
    ummm, how many more kms can they go?!?

    Cheers
     
    M.R.S., Mar 12, 2006
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  3. Jeffrey Augenbaum

    Steve Guest

    What do you want in a car?

    For 18 large you can get a used 530 or e320 in great shape but not
    certified. You could get a almost new s60, but why when the s 40 is just
    about as big, hint hint.

    You might get a used acura TL, you could get a new Acord as you say.

    If you gotta tow a lot of rug rats around what about a mazda 5?
    The chevy equinox or the saturn vue are damm nice but a bit out of the
    price.
    You could go for a forrester...

    If it were me I would lean strongly to a used 5 series, or a MB 320E wagon
    or a v70...
    BTW...used BMW wagons do not seem to hold value like the sedans...

    Believe it or not the Honda element might be worth a look too...
     
    Steve, Mar 12, 2006
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  4. I already have a Windstar minivan which does most of the rugrat hauling.
    Also have a 2005 Huyndai Elantra for the older kids to share and
    commute to/from college. This car is mostly for me to drive to work
    and do some carpooling to school. The question for me is for around
    19-20K do I get a 4 yr old higher end car (Volvo s60 or Acura TL or the
    like )or just get a new top of the line Sonata (LX) with all the bells
    and whistles.
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    Jeffrey Augenbaum, Mar 16, 2006
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  5. Jeffrey Augenbaum

    Steve Guest

    If it were me I would buy the Acura or the S60. I think I would have little
    trouble making that decision, but I am quite impressed with the sonata...BTW
    if you look you can get a 2006 accord lx for 18-19 auto air no sun roof
    (need the ex for 20.5 for that)

    The Acura has it ALL standard and will run forever with no trouble...


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    Steve, Mar 18, 2006
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  6. After the fiasco with the automatic transmission on my 1996 850, I swore I'd
    never buy another Volvo or another automatic transmission again.

    I bought a shiny new Acura TSX, for about the price of an S40. I'm happier
    with it than I have been with any of the 6 Volvos that preceded it. I only
    wish I had overextended myself a bit more to the TL, for about the price of
    an S60, for a little more elbow room and horsepower.
     
    Robert Lutwak, Mar 18, 2006
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