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then you are golden, it’s really not a lot of moneyQuote:
Originally Posted by Djongo Unchained
until some random piece of plastic cracks because it’s 27 years old… and I’m talking about the coolant tank, that worm-drive-brake-cable-power-window contraption, and so on.
then it’s a lot of money
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Our 1999 a4 avant manual 2.8 is still rolling. Love that car. Brought both kids home from the hospital in it. It's got 210k on it and the mice have chewed the wiring harness but the v6 is a sweet, sweet motor..= So, as usual, addyron and I disagree.Quote:
Originally Posted by Djongo Unchained
I appreciate the comments, thx.Quote:
Originally Posted by MontuckyFried
Yeah, I may have some details a little off: timing chain, electronic p brake…I’m not tracking it directly. He’s doing all the work.
He said the indie Volvo shop checked everything and ok’ed the prospects too. Similar comments on the straight six being a workhorse.
My wife has a '12 XC 70 (2wd). Zero issues so far, I've been waiting for it to die for the past several years, but...no dice. Regular oil changes and hitting service milestones, thing drives like it did off the lot.. If you're still considering it, just have a PPI completed at a independent Volvo shop. Some of what you listed may not be a big deal...however the potential is there for a hefty repair bill based on actual status of required repairs. Sometimes (a lot of time) the cheapest cars turn out to be the most expensive.Quote:
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the seller has been pretty open on the current issues. They’ve got all their service records & all at a single local shop.
Good to hear another vote for it being a solid prospect over time
Oh, that's good. NOT being a VAG or BMW product and all (hehe), you should, at least theoretically, never have to replace the timing chain. I do believe issues on that are quite rare so it is not a routine maintenance item to worry about. As far as the electronic parking brakes, I have removed mine before to reset and it was actually a ridiculously easy job. Replacement on those would be a piece of cake. Not sure about parts costs tho. Could maybe score from a junk yard. These are also generally reliable too. Think they're off of the Euro Ford Mondeo or something. Lots of Fomoco parts sharing with this platform.Quote:
Originally Posted by ::: :::
Definitely a solid prospect! Wife and I were heavily considering another one to replace our '08 but ended up deciding against it since we were just ready for something different in the end. Bomber cars tho. If you and your son are willing to wrench yourselves, you'll save a fortune and the car will love you long time. Maybe also consider just going ahead and swapping all the fluids while you run through it all. Trans, rear transaxle, angle gear, coolant, etc. That's how you get these cars to run forever with minimal problems. Look up the "Volvosweden" channel on YouTube where this Russian guy (who I think is in Canada) has one and shows how to do pretty much all the maintenance on them to very high standards, complete with part #s and everything. Like the jobs will be done way better than the dealer or an indie would ever do. If you need any further help, hit me up and I can hook you with the official Vida info since I basically have a dealer Volvo diagnostic laptop. It kicks ass. I bought that from this dude in CO. Diaglaptops. They're cheap and super worth it for our aging Volvos.Quote:
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I'm assuming you've got this covered, but does he have an independent euro specific mechanic in Golden? I don't keep up with what the Mines Kids are into besides carrying rocks up Lookout Mountain, but around here the up valley kids are into their older-ish euro whips.
Problem is, they just pile up at the shop because nobody wants to work on them when they are broken. At $1500, me thinks you are buying a maintenance payment.
^^^ this. I think I whined somewhere about this, but I lost my mechanic for a few months and wasn’t feeling great about my car choices. Had a simple job (front strut replacement) thoroughly buggered by a shop who was clearly miffed at the outset that they had to wrench on an Audi. Tracked my guy down to his new shop and smooth sailing since.
I have good Indy in Multnomah Village if your interested. He's honest and fair, never tries to take the dealer approach.Quote:
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This is my concern. My guy retired and sold his shop. I have 0 confidence in the new guys to do anything out of the ordinary on my V70R. I may have reached the end.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mustonen
That's where it REALLY pays to DIY or at least attempt to best you can! I know the V70R isn't the easiest platform to wrench on, but there are worse things. And the online community's pretty strong if you get yourself in trouble like I did a time or two. Haha.Quote:
Originally Posted by liv2ski
That’s a good question for him to follow up on — good thinking!Quote:
Originally Posted by Foggy_Goggles
MVP? That’s who did the independent review.Quote:
Originally Posted by fatnslow
The V shop is where this car has been serviced by the current owner
That’s basically where we are — at least 3 volvo-specific shops w/in 4mi
He is interested in doing some of the work. I’m not a wrench but our retiree neighbor is. And he likes to assist E on these sorts of things.Quote:
Originally Posted by MontuckyFried
I’ll let him know on the volvosweden YT’er
I’d also say for 500 definitely a great valley car. Have owned a few of exact avant you mention, happy to help however I can. You can put a lot of miles on that one. Cover the basics and it’ll treat you really well. You won’t find a more solid ride. You put 4 dedicated snows on that one it’s going where ever you point it. That’s best of breed right there at the time. Did you buy it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Buster Highmen
Secondary air faults aren’t gonna leave you anywhere - not a huge concern - especially if there’s no emissions issue there’s others things to watch out for.Quote:
Originally Posted by Djongo Unchained
I use a place called SVS , much more relaxed/casual/economical than the other two.
It's the last car I bought new. Kept it up too. The wiring harness is a tough one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aldo
Grrrrr.
I went over yesterday to arrange a longer test drive and to talk more at length about the '97 A6 Avant.
An hour before I'm supposed to go over this morning, he texts me and says he's gonna sit on it and it's worth more to him now than when we first talked.
MOTHERFUCKER.
This is a guy I've known for over 30 years and was close ski buds with once. He's had a coupla instances where he really coulda helped me and didn't lift a finger. Last time I ghosted him for about 5 years. In plain sight.
This is the last straw. He can suck it.
I'm telling myself I'm somehow slipping away from a major mistake re: the wagon but I'da bought it next week if nothing was glaring at me after a good test drive.
I'm thinking a Sunday wakeybakey is in order now.
Good news/bad news.Quote:
Originally Posted by Djongo Unchained
Good reminder of your relationship with someone and didn't start a potential car ownership nightmare black hole.
As they say, "you don't own it till the check's been cashed" and sounds like your bud and you have a bit of history that might have repeated.
Don't waste too much energy on it.
Excellent answer, thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by fatnslow
For the price, I'da gone into it with no more expectations from him. What pisses me off is him letting me get so close to committing on the ride he had expressed almost zero interest in keeping. Now he thinks it's worth more and should sit on it.
Yer right, forget it and dog him out next time I see the chance. Fucking schoolers.
Thx for the recQuote:
Originally Posted by fatnslow
Saab/Volvo/Subaru.Quote:
Originally Posted by ::: :::
Be aware he's Ukrainian and does a lot of mechanical work for rebuilders so he's always busy and not afraid to use "used " parts etc with your approval . A bit different experience than the other two V shops but he's very competent.
May the head gasket blow soon on him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Djongo Unchained
Plenty of fish in the sea. Next!
Bastard! I freaking HATE flakey ass people like that. Mofo was literally about to give it away for free to a charity, but NOW that you show some interest, dude thinks he's sitting on a gold mine all of a sudden? Screw that guy, and screw all people like him. They are the WORST! 10x as bad that he'd do that to a friend. I've had sellers pull that stunt on me too. Car sits forever and they just want to dump it but the second I'm ready to come over with cash, they say exactly what that guy said to you. It's that specific language that sets me off... "It's worth more to me now than when we first talked." Sure, asshole. It's "worth more" to YOU maybe, but apparently the rest of the world didn't think so or you wouldn't have had it sitting for 6 months with no bites. Oh, but the second somebody shows some interest, they wanna back out of the deal and up the price? WTF?! In my experience, we'd communicate about the car, they'd tell me how great it was, I'd finally get over for a test drive, we'd come to an agreement and when I'd try to get a hold of them to finalize everything and close the deal, they'd ghost me for days, and finally I'd get a text with exactly what that guy told you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Djongo Unchained
Odds are this fool is going to not be able to sell the car for the price he thinks he's going to get, and that'll be hilarious to watch.