Opinions on '98 V70 XC

Discussion in 'Volvo V70' started by NA, May 3, 2004.

  1. NA

    NA Guest

    Hello,

    I am going to buy a V70 XC of 98 vintage in the near future. Can
    this groups offer some opinions as to its reliability?

    TIA

    -Wei
     
    NA, May 3, 2004
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  2. NA

    Graefaxe Guest

    (NA) opined in @posting.google.com:
    My aunt in Chicago bought a '98 and loves it. She purchased it new and has
    put about 80K on it with no problems.
     
    Graefaxe, May 4, 2004
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  3. Wei;

    Have you had a look at the (consumer) reviews and (JD Powers) ratings at
    www.edmunds.com ?
     
    Eunoia Eigensinn, May 4, 2004
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  4. NA

    Bob Noble Guest

    We have a 98 V70XC and an 02 S60AWD. At 28K miles, the S60 probably
    should be running just as well as it is - better and better (mileage,
    smoothness, etc.).

    The V70 has had one service-related issue (it's at just under 80K miles)
    which seems to crop up in mentions here on the Volvo NG. The ABS
    control module failed about 10K miles ago. No problem other than the
    ABS light coming on repeatedly, so it was replaced under the extended
    warranty I carry.

    The AWD has been needed a number of times over the past six winters and
    has proved to be totally seamless in operation. We could not be happier
    with both the viscous AWD of the 98 and the clutched Haldex system of
    the 02. My friendly mechanic tells me that significant repairs have
    been needed on two 98's that he works with. Very, *very* expensive AWD
    parts, but *both* repairs were associated with accidents, so no fault.

    bob noble
    Reno, NV, USA
     
    Bob Noble, May 4, 2004
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