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V70XC or XC70??Views : 593 Replies : 1Users Viewing This Thread : |
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May 25th, 2011, 13:03 | #1 |
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V70XC or XC70??
Hey all,
As the title suggests, I am currently considering changing my current S40 for something a little different, and have always really liked the off-road 70 series cars. However, as I'm really only familiar with the 40 series and the 400 series before it, can anyone give me a steer as to which would be a better 2nd hand buy (pre '00 or post '00)? Aesthetically, I prefer the earlier V70 xc, but technically I have no idea how they stack up against the newe XC70 with regards reliability and running costs. So, over to you guys!.. Any/all advise greatly appreciated. Roge1 |
May 25th, 2011, 20:43 | #2 |
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Don't buy a pre 2003 XC70. Just don't.
The AWD uses a viscous coupling and in general they are going to give your wallet nightmares. Very easy to damage your transmission / bevel gear. The post '03 cars have a Haldex unit in the AWD and this is a lot more forgiving. After '05 (AFAIK) have an updated version of the Haldex and is even better. Other than that, it's pretty much a V70, so what goes for them goes for the XC
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