Ready to buy... High miles on an '05 an issue?

[gbennett]

Hello. I'm strongly considering purchasing a 2005 V70R. 1-owner, dealer serviced, etc. etc. Should I be overly worried about 122,xxx miles on the odometer? CarFax is clean... Dealer is asking $13,500. What's the reliability on the Rs?

Thanks.

[JRL]

Worth less, much less

[dclarke]

Recently bought my 04 VR with 136,xxx one owner(female) dealer serviced from Santo Volvo Pa for $7900 if that helps (AND I like it, I LIKE IT ALOT)

[m3nt0s]

Quote, originally posted by dclarke »

Recently bought my 04 VR with 136,xxx one owner(female) dealer serviced from Santo Volvo Pa for $7900 if that helps (AND I like it, I LIKE IT ALOT)

And an appropriate price as well. There are certain things that are considered upgraded about the 05 (painted trim, center console, head unit, few other things) but $13k is way too high. I would not even consider it unless it was $10k or less after negotiation.

[gbennett]

Thanks guys for the insight. It may end up saving me some big bucks...

I had a VW GTI for a number of years, which I enjoyed, before selling it for a more practical family vehicle. Turns out my wife didn't like the SUV (that she chose), so now it's my turn. It looks like the v70r's are a good compromise.

Any more insights to the turbo component with high miles? I've read a couple of different places that they break down around this mileage, though my searches on this forum have yielded very limited results.

Thanks again!

[BeerEngineer]

I think the suspension (Shocks and endlinks), radiator, and collar gear can and will all go out, possibly multiple times, before the turbo.

[Jexx]

If the turbo is treated right (letting it warm up before punching it, and letting it cool down AFTER punching it), it should be fine.

[MagoonR]

Carfax doesn't mean much. As with any used car, the important thing is how the car was mainatined/serviced during the mileage. If possible, get the service history. And yes, price is way too high.

[97GLTbrick]

Yeah the price is way to high on that car. i bought my 2004 R with 80k miles on it and it was listed at 12,900 and i got it for 10,900. i would keep looking around but i dont see any problems with getting a high milage car if its the right price and seems well kept

[dclarke]

Also, always a factor with cars at this mileage is if timing belt service has been done, if not its another $600-$800 right off the bat that MUST be done