Looking at buying a S70

Oct 12th, 2003, 22:54

after thinking about buying a C70 i have decided to go for the S70 basically coz i want a 4 door.

anyway... some help is needed

i realise these cars are a few years old but what scares me is the milage that has been done on some of them.

what is a good price to pay and is mileage a real problem?!

other things taken into consideration are the Auto and man g/box. the consideration being, performance wise(s there much difference) also the petrol consumption(i know its bad already but making it worse, cumon lol)

all help appreciated.

andy

Paul Wildsmith · Oct 12th, 2003, 23:43

I part exchanged my 97 S70 2.5V 20valve at a dealer a month ago. 120000 miles, but was going very well. Late 20's mpg wise, early 30's on a run. Good performance. Got £2K on my deal. Would recommend them as a good car to buy. Service history, cambelt change at 80K etc.. and if it sounds OK then go for it.

sholtby · Oct 13th, 2003, 20:54

Check for oil leaks as the crankshaft seals can go and its a big job to replace them.

Simon J · Oct 13th, 2003, 22:03

Plus, of course, the air con evaporator! Have the system tested for leaks as it's a dashboard out job to replace it I'm told. I decided to trade my 97 V70 in when it was going to cost me £1500 to replace the evaporator and the air con pump, and the dealer offered me a good price for it against a new C70.

Oct 13th, 2003, 22:26

You are quite welcome to take a look at mine...

Oct 14th, 2003, 07:34

>You are quite welcome to take a look at mine...

what type is it?! i was looking at the T5 version

Oct 14th, 2003, 22:45

oooo, then no. 2.5 10v SE, not T5. :(

Oct 15th, 2003, 18:54

have placed a deposit on a 97P S70 T5 and am over the moon with it.

few questions. i really like the S70 R Front bumper and would, in time, consider replacing mine. anyone know where to purchase one?(i know volvo, but cheaper than volvo)

thanks

andy

Oct 18th, 2003, 19:30

http://www.kalmar-union.com/

do nice kits for the S70

Oct 12th, 2003, 22:54	#1
brownyuk Guest Location:	Looking at buying a S70 after thinking about buying a C70 i have decided to go for the S70 basically coz i want a 4 door. anyway... some help is needed i realise these cars are a few years old but what scares me is the milage that has been done on some of them. what is a good price to pay and is mileage a real problem?! other things taken into consideration are the Auto and man g/box. the consideration being, performance wise(s there much difference) also the petrol consumption(i know its bad already but making it worse, cumon lol) all help appreciated. andy

Oct 12th, 2003, 23:43	#2
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Today 18:11 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	RE: Looking at buying a S70 I part exchanged my 97 S70 2.5V 20valve at a dealer a month ago. 120000 miles, but was going very well. Late 20's mpg wise, early 30's on a run. Good performance. Got £2K on my deal. Would recommend them as a good car to buy. Service history, cambelt change at 80K etc.. and if it sounds OK then go for it.

Oct 13th, 2003, 20:54	#3
sholtby Premier Member Last Online: May 26th, 2010 20:17 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: north east	RE: Looking at buying a S70 Check for oil leaks as the crankshaft seals can go and its a big job to replace them.

Oct 13th, 2003, 22:03	#4
Simon J Premier Member Last Online: Feb 15th, 2022 07:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Back home in 'Norn Iron'	RE: Looking at buying a S70 Plus, of course, the air con evaporator! Have the system tested for leaks as it's a dashboard out job to replace it I'm told. I decided to trade my 97 V70 in when it was going to cost me £1500 to replace the evaporator and the air con pump, and the dealer offered me a good price for it against a new C70.

Oct 13th, 2003, 22:26	#5
SomeS70chappie Guest Location:	RE: Looking at buying a S70 You are quite welcome to take a look at mine...

Oct 14th, 2003, 07:34	#6
brownyuk Guest Location:	RE: Looking at buying a S70 >You are quite welcome to take a look at mine... what type is it?! i was looking at the T5 version

Oct 14th, 2003, 22:45	#7
SomeS70chappie Guest Location:	RE: Looking at buying a S70 oooo, then no. 2.5 10v SE, not T5. :(

Oct 15th, 2003, 18:54	#8
brownyuk Guest Location:	RE: Looking at buying a S70 have placed a deposit on a 97P S70 T5 and am over the moon with it. few questions. i really like the S70 R Front bumper and would, in time, consider replacing mine. anyone know where to purchase one?(i know volvo, but cheaper than volvo) thanks andy

Oct 18th, 2003, 19:30	#9
Baldy Guest Location:	RE: Looking at buying a S70 http://www.kalmar-union.com/ do nice kits for the S70

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