Anybody Drive Volvos?

[slammin.e28]

If only they were RWD. 850s would make a cool RWD car. I like the looks, but it ends there. The boxiness is what gets me. Love it.

That said, When someone swaps an 850 engine into an old 240.....that is a win.

[eskimo810]

98 V70 GLT is my daily driver. We've had it since new so I know the history well.

I agree with most of what has been said above. Stay away from the 99-00 S80's. Stay away from the first generation S/V40's.

The 850 and S/V70 series are actually pretty good cars if maintained properly. They are no different than any Eurocar in that they like to go through maintenance and suspension parts quicker than the average American car. The 1999 model year introduced a new engine management system and electronic throttle system which are not as easy to work on, so stick witih 1998 and prior. And the AWD system is very picky about maintaining correct tire sizes all around and is expensive to repair if it fails.

Mine is a FWD only. It has decent performance in the snow (it would be great with snow tires) and is one of the most comfortable cars for a long trip. Volvo seats are second to none.

There is a good group of fanatics online as well. Anything you need to do on these cars is well documented somewhere.

Finally - If you can't verify the maintenance history of any Volvo you are looking at - RUN!! A neglected car can easily require more repairs than its book value.

Good stuff. Thanks.

If only they were RWD. 850s would make a cool RWD car. I like the looks, but it ends there. The boxiness is what gets me. Love it.

That said, When someone swaps an 850 engine into an old 240.....that is a win.

Oh man, this would be so much easier if I were just looking for another RWD. But if I'm going to buy another car I have to justify it to myself somehow.

[tjts1]

Oh man, this would be so much easier if I were just looking for another RWD. But if I'm going to buy another car I have to justify it to myself somehow.

If you're not too worried about fuel economy and want RWD get a 960 sedan/wagon or S90/V90. They're dirt cheap, you get the old body style with modern suspension and modern engine from the 850 (6cyl version of same block), Toyota transmission, Japanese electrics, Bosch Motronic 4.3 or 4.4 depending on model year, 180 or 200hp, runs on 87 octane. The wagons have more interior space than most SUVs.

[Chigga]

I love Volvo's, here's my heap:



The 700/900 is about as robust as they come, I think 940 is probably one of the most reliable car you can buy, solid rear axle, 3spd + OD auto tranny, non-interference engine along with galvanized steel, the 960/s/v/90 is good, they are modern and have IRS, but there are some parts are bit specific which can be annoying when looking for replacements.

But since you want FWD, get a 98 S70/V70, the P1 chassis has been around since 1993, 98 was the last year they had cable driven throttle body, it's modern enough to be daily driven and things are cheap, the parts are interchangeable with quite a bit from S60 era.

Don't let the mileage scare you, I much prefer a high mileage one with great maintenance history.

[Herr Faust Schinken]

ARE's

damn i should have picked them up then

[Stanley Rockafella]

Chigga! I love you ride man, best damn lookin Volvo for miles!

[Wh33lhop]

heck yes.

I had a 1986 Volvo 740 turbo, with a delightfull GT35 turbo thrown on, funnest sleeper I ever owned. Surprised A-LOT of unsuspecting 5.0's and vtec kids.

b230ft engine (the later models 1990+) are swedish marvels.

next the any e30, the mid 80's volvos hold dear to my heart.

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*edit* sorry, didn't actually READ the OP's post...so my post is essentially useless diatribe.
my bad.

What else did you do to support the boost, and what kind of power was it putting out?

[Chigga]

What else did you do to support the boost, and what kind of power was it putting out?

Without major head work, you can expect 250-280whp, with major head work and stand alone, 300whp+, there are few folks who got into 11's with stock internals and automatic transmission.

[eskimo810]

If you're not too worried about fuel economy and want RWD get a 960 sedan/wagon or S90/V90. They're dirt cheap, you get the old body style with modern suspension and modern engine from the 850 (6cyl version of same block), Toyota transmission, Japanese electrics, Bosch Motronic 4.3 or 4.4 depending on model year, 180 or 200hp, runs on 87 octane. The wagons have more interior space than most SUVs.

I don't want RWD, but thank you.

I love Volvo's, here's my heap:



But since you want FWD, get a 98 S70/V70, the P1 chassis has been around since 1993, 98 was the last year they had cable driven throttle body, it's modern enough to be daily driven and things are cheap, the parts are interchangeable with quite a bit from S60 era.

Don't let the mileage scare you, I much prefer a high mileage one with great maintenance history.

That car...so nice. Will be looking at the V70.

[Chigga]

I don't want RWD, but thank you.



That car...so nice. Will be looking at the V70.

Stick with FWD, there were AWD version available that weren't XC70, I've never driven one but I've heard some people had issue with the rear differential, ideally get S70 T5 SE, the SE gives you better interior and makes a great driver, also, the T5 came with 5spd, which can be a lot of fun to drive, especially on the on-ramp.

[e30evolution]

my daily
2005 v70r with 6speed manual

[roguetoaster]

my daily
2005 v70r with 6speed manual

Someone brought the correct car to this thread!

[eskimo810]

my daily
2005 v70r with 6speed manual

Yeah...uh... that doesn't look half bad:bow:

[freeride53]

i dont even drive an e30 anymore.

this is my daily auto of choice


The Swaggawagon goes to SF by sina.pour, on Flickr

[eskimo810]

i dont even drive an e30 anymore.

this is my daily auto of choice


The Swaggawagon goes to SF by sina.pour, on Flickr

I want a 240 so bad. I just can't justify it in my mind, especially one that is in decent shape and not beater-worthy.