any advice on buying a 99 V70R AWD???

Will · Dec 5th, 2008, 22:31

HI
I'm new to this site. I might be buying my 1st Volvo this weekend!
I'm going to test drive a 1999 V70R AWD, with 129k miles, advertised at €4,950.
Does the price seem fair?
Is there anything in particular to look out for?
Are they reliable in general? I've read wildly different reports on US sites from best car ever to a complete money pit....
I think its about 250bhp?
Is it possible to easily upgrade the power on this car with a chip mod?
Is it suitable for a gas conversion?
Is 3rd row of seats standard spec?

Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Baffler · Dec 5th, 2008, 23:11

Hi Will,

If you have won the Euromillions lately...snap it up

On the other hand, if you earn the average industrial wage, then I would be cautious. Make sure there are no knocks or bangs coming from the drive train. This model can be, unless very well looked after, a money pit! Lovely motor, don't get me wrong, but I just can't afford one

Are you buying from a Volvo dealer? If so be sure to ask for a full 12 months warranty on engine, gearbox and try your luck on drive shafts.

My advice... Try look for a V70R, preferably manual

I'm sure someone is going to send me to the gallows for those comments.

P.S. I think there was a saffron V70R in Limerick Motor Centre. Can't remember whether it was auto or manual though!

chow · Dec 5th, 2008, 23:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will

HI
I'm new to this site. I might be buying my 1st Volvo this weekend!
I'm going to test drive a 1999 V70R AWD, with 129k miles, advertised at €4,950.
Does the price seem fair?
Is there anything in particular to look out for?
Are they reliable in general? I've read wildly different reports on US sites from best car ever to a complete money pit....
I think its about 250bhp?
Is it possible to easily upgrade the power on this car with a chip mod?
Is it suitable for a gas conversion?
Is 3rd row of seats standard spec?

Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated.

4900 euros ?????? are you for real, its a ten year old banger ffs, its way overpriced

James_N · Dec 6th, 2008, 00:12

a banger, is a bit harsh, but that is a bit pricey! halve it and thats about what id pay imo.

AWD system can be a bit problematic so i read. Id go for a 2WD version personally.

chow · Dec 6th, 2008, 09:49

i mean its a banger in terms of its age ,the car itself may be very nice but at the end of the day its ten years old, which in todays market means unless its something very special its a banger and worth next to nothing, id say its worth 1200 euros tops

Chris_Rogers · Dec 6th, 2008, 11:26

It may be worth little in the UK market but maybe not in Ireland.

Having said that, view it as a nearly 10 year old potential money pit.

Clan · Dec 6th, 2008, 12:03

Does it have rear vented discs and a tail pipe at each side ? It would be a bit more desirable if so .. If manual would be 265 bhp...

AWDCONVERT · Dec 8th, 2008, 16:59

Have run a AWD 1998 v70 Auto. with LPG conversion Mainly used for towing of a large box car trailer for the last 2 years or so. now has done 135,000 miles approx 80,000 on LPG. Just had to replace auto box (second hand 62000miles) Standard box of same year fits. Now fitted additional gearbox oil cooler. Find it excellent for long fast towing but fuel consumption high 15mpg on LPG approx 20mpg on petrol. Other problems fwd constant velocity joint on prop shaft to rear diff. approx £1000 from volvo. No kits or exchanges available. Cleaned up and lightly ground out the scores and repacked it fitting a new gaiter (fwd one fits). Good car but not to be maintained by volvo too expensive.
Would prefer a manual one but the LPG conversion swung me. Even with gearbox has been a cheap car. paid £4000 for it 2 years ago. Mine is not a R but has the 195 Bhp engine. Expected valve trouble with the LPG but so far nothing. Uses no oil between changes. oil is clear when it is drained. This is a very hard worked car and stands up to it well. Got this car to replace an 03 V70 which was a disaster, got rid of it as soon as I could, having had 240,740 and other V70 before. Now have a v50 for my better half as she finds the V70 to big.

Dec 5th, 2008, 22:31	#1
Will New Member Last Online: Jan 23rd, 2009 12:12 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Carlow	any advice on buying a 99 V70R AWD??? HI I'm new to this site. I might be buying my 1st Volvo this weekend! I'm going to test drive a 1999 V70R AWD, with 129k miles, advertised at €4,950. Does the price seem fair? Is there anything in particular to look out for? Are they reliable in general? I've read wildly different reports on US sites from best car ever to a complete money pit.... I think its about 250bhp? Is it possible to easily upgrade the power on this car with a chip mod? Is it suitable for a gas conversion? Is 3rd row of seats standard spec? Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. Last edited by Will; Dec 5th, 2008 at 22:31. Reason: spelling

Dec 5th, 2008, 23:11	#2
Baffler Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 10:06 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Co. Limerick, Ireland	Hi Will, If you have won the Euromillions lately...snap it up On the other hand, if you earn the average industrial wage, then I would be cautious. Make sure there are no knocks or bangs coming from the drive train. This model can be, unless very well looked after, a money pit! Lovely motor, don't get me wrong, but I just can't afford one Are you buying from a Volvo dealer? If so be sure to ask for a full 12 months warranty on engine, gearbox and try your luck on drive shafts. My advice... Try look for a V70R, preferably manual I'm sure someone is going to send me to the gallows for those comments. P.S. I think there was a saffron V70R in Limerick Motor Centre. Can't remember whether it was auto or manual though! __________________ Liam... '96 854 TDI SE, '99 V70 2.5D S, '05 C70 2.0T Collection, '05 S80 2.0T SE, '15 V70 D4 SE Lux Nav.

Dec 6th, 2008, 00:12	#4
James_N VOC Member Last Online: Today 13:52 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stafford View Photos By: James_N	a banger, is a bit harsh, but that is a bit pricey! halve it and thats about what id pay imo. AWD system can be a bit problematic so i read. Id go for a 2WD version personally. __________________ 1997 Volvo 940 LPT Celebration. 187,700 miles, manual.

Dec 6th, 2008, 09:49	#5
chow I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 27th, 2009 15:57 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: macclesfield	i mean its a banger in terms of its age ,the car itself may be very nice but at the end of the day its ten years old, which in todays market means unless its something very special its a banger and worth next to nothing, id say its worth 1200 euros tops Last edited by chow; Dec 6th, 2008 at 09:56.

Dec 6th, 2008, 12:03	#7
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 11:48 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	Does it have rear vented discs and a tail pipe at each side ? It would be a bit more desirable if so .. If manual would be 265 bhp... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

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Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	It may be worth little in the UK market but maybe not in Ireland. Having said that, view it as a nearly 10 year old potential money pit.

Dec 8th, 2008, 16:59	#8
AWDCONVERT New Member Last Online: Jun 28th, 2012 20:41 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Shields	Have run a AWD 1998 v70 Auto. with LPG conversion Mainly used for towing of a large box car trailer for the last 2 years or so. now has done 135,000 miles approx 80,000 on LPG. Just had to replace auto box (second hand 62000miles) Standard box of same year fits. Now fitted additional gearbox oil cooler. Find it excellent for long fast towing but fuel consumption high 15mpg on LPG approx 20mpg on petrol. Other problems fwd constant velocity joint on prop shaft to rear diff. approx £1000 from volvo. No kits or exchanges available. Cleaned up and lightly ground out the scores and repacked it fitting a new gaiter (fwd one fits). Good car but not to be maintained by volvo too expensive. Would prefer a manual one but the LPG conversion swung me. Even with gearbox has been a cheap car. paid £4000 for it 2 years ago. Mine is not a R but has the 195 Bhp engine. Expected valve trouble with the LPG but so far nothing. Uses no oil between changes. oil is clear when it is drained. This is a very hard worked car and stands up to it well. Got this car to replace an 03 V70 which was a disaster, got rid of it as soon as I could, having had 240,740 and other V70 before. Now have a v50 for my better half as she finds the V70 to big.

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