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  1. #4926
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    Who’s bidding $11k

    That’s nuts
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    Quote Originally Posted by Core Shot View Post
    Who’s bidding $11k

    That’s nuts
    "I don't pretend to have all the answers, and I think there's something to be said for that" -One For The Road

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  3. #4928
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    Is it crazy to buy an old Volvo like a 2003 XC70 with 160k? Don't have vin. Seems like their mpg can be meh, especially if you don't spring for premium but I know nothing else about Volvos. There's isn't actually a Volvo dealership here either.

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    I mist be crazy. Maybe 125k or under, but 160k seems high.
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    Quote Originally Posted by stuckathuntermtn View Post
    Just an uneducated guess.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stuckathuntermtn View Post
    Is it crazy to buy an old Volvo like a 2003 XC70 with 160k? Don't have vin. Seems like their mpg can be meh, especially if you don't spring for premium but I know nothing else about Volvos. There's isn't actually a Volvo dealership here either.
    It it's been well maintained with records AND it's cheap it might not be a bad car. All AWD MPG sucks ass and at least you'll ride in comfort compared to a Subaru. You have be willing/able to fix minor problems or Volvos will eat you alive.

  6. #4931
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    Quote Originally Posted by stuckathuntermtn View Post
    Is it crazy to buy an old Volvo like a 2003 XC70 with 160k? Don't have vin. Seems like their mpg can be meh, especially if you don't spring for premium but I know nothing else about Volvos. There's isn't actually a Volvo dealership here either.
    The thing is if someone has a 50 mile commute they're doing 20k/yr just commuting so you hope that's mostly easy highway miles and then 160k doesn't seem too bad. It really depends on usage patterns and maintenance. As was said be prepared to keep up with that maintenance otherwise a Volvo will bite you in the a$$.

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    So we had 2 XC70's, and we're on our 6th Volvo (current 2013 XC60 T6).. My lowdown on the XC70 of that year - built like a tank, kinda drives like one, but will go through anything. XC70's of that era eat front end suspensions but it's not a hard DIY to change out the control arms, ball joints and links. It's easy to test if the front end is shot when you're kicking the tires.

    The transmissions are a known weak spot - by '03 they were supposedly getting their shit together, but make sure it gets warm on the test drive to see if its slipping. Hard shifts are supposed to be an easy fix. even though it's "lifetime fluid", get it changed. Records of fluid changes are a big plus.

    Records for any work is good. Volvos last forever but they need maintenance to do that. Deferred maintenance on a Volvo is a big hairy bitch that can chew up your free time and money.

    I think early XC70s are great first cars for teenagers and in town grocery getters.
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  8. #4933
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    Quote Originally Posted by stuckathuntermtn View Post
    Is it crazy to buy an old Volvo like a 2003 XC70 with 160k? Don't have vin. Seems like their mpg can be meh, especially if you don't spring for premium but I know nothing else about Volvos. There's isn't actually a Volvo dealership here either.
    You should be able to buy that car pretty cheap. The milage doesn’t scare me, but you want to factor in expensive belts and suspension. Our transimission lost its awd capability which apparently is common. Luckily someone else totaled it and we got a payout for much more than what we could have sold it for. Mpg was low 20s as I recall. Not bad considering awd and size

  9. #4934
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    Hm, not really good at working on cars myself. Anything that can't be added or removed with a few turns of a few bolts is gonna be a problem. Doing suspension work in the middle of winter doesn't sound fun.
    No longer stuck.

    Quote Originally Posted by stuckathuntermtn View Post
    Just an uneducated guess.

  10. #4935
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    To toss another log on the fire:

    We loved our 2011 XC70 T6. 300hp, 300 torques, and built like a tank with equally appropriate cargo space.

    I would never be worried about an old Volvo as I've personally seen many in the family go 200+. Routine maintenance is your friend as others have stated.

    The AWD issue was peak with those early aughts models though so addressing that would be my only advice.

    I think you'll be ok.

    I still call it The Jake.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stuckathuntermtn View Post
    Hm, not really good at working on cars myself. Anything that can't be added or removed with a few turns of a few bolts is gonna be a problem. Doing suspension work in the middle of winter doesn't sound fun.
    Yeah it's not, no heated dentist's garage here at the homestead. If you're not into working on cars and I can't really blame ya, look for a third gen CR-V. Not very exciting, but that car will live forever if you change the oil when needed, and go just about anywhere you want to go. Great value for the $$.

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    Quote Originally Posted by I Skied Bandini Mountain View Post
    Yeah it's not, no heated dentist's garage here at the homestead. If you're not into working on cars and I can't really blame ya, look for a third gen CR-V. Not very exciting, but that car will live forever if you change the oil when needed, and go just about anywhere you want to go. Great value for the $$.
    Japanese cars and "value for the money" don't really go together, but it's what I'm looking at anyway because of reliability and quality. Just hard when you're marginally self employed and it's your slow season and you owe taxes and your dentist's kids aren't putting themselves through preschool, ya know?
    But hey, lots of time to ski!
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    Quote Originally Posted by stuckathuntermtn View Post
    Just an uneducated guess.

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    Wanted to check this car out when you have time, thanks - WBAEP33474PF04186

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    Its hit everything but the lottery.

    Quote Originally Posted by ctsmith View Post
    Wanted to check this car out when you have time, thanks - WBAEP33474PF04186
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    Lol nice

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    Wow, that’s enough hits! Thank you!

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    JT2ST68M9J0004729 please and thank you

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    2004 Lexus RX 330 AWD. 145k. Bad ass or pass? Should I put a box up there with that tailgate spoiler? Will that put me in GPM territory instead of MPG?
    Not a huge SUV guy, but hey, it's a Lexus.
    Just a thought.
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    Quote Originally Posted by stuckathuntermtn View Post
    Just an uneducated guess.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stuckathuntermtn View Post
    2004 Lexus RX 330 AWD. 145k. Bad ass or pass? Should I put a box up there with that tailgate spoiler? Will that put me in GPM territory instead of MPG?
    Not a huge SUV guy, but hey, it's a Lexus.
    Just a thought.
    Really solid car. I would expect 15-18mpg.
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    Quote Originally Posted by simple View Post
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  22. #4947
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    Thanks! I need to track down that "engine checked" from Oct 2003. The mystery car saga continues.

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  24. #4949
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    Good to hear, but not sold on 18mpg. Ugh. That's quite the downgrade for me, and I didn't think I'd had that far to go.
    No longer stuck.

    Quote Originally Posted by stuckathuntermtn View Post
    Just an uneducated guess.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stuckathuntermtn View Post
    Good to hear, but not sold on 18mpg. Ugh. That's quite the downgrade for me, and I didn't think I'd had that far to go.
    If you're looking at Lexus RXs, get one with the 3.5 motor (RX350) - the 3.0 and 3.3 Toyota V6s had some sludging issues that the 3.5 does not. Tons of them out there.

    FWIW the Toyota Highlander is very similar.
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