gbennett
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 Ready to buy... High miles on an '05 an issue? | 7:33 PM 9-26-2009 | |
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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. 
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| Re: Ready to buy... High miles on an '05 an issue? (gbennett) » | 8:09 PM 9-26-2009 | |
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Worth less, much less
2000 V70R 26,000 miles, Silver, LIFETIME KEEPER! 
2000 V70R 83,000 Black (wife's).
1998 S70 T5 5 speed, Blue/Green Metallic, 146K miles project daily driver.
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dclarke
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| » | 11:00 PM 9-26-2009 | |
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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)
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| Re: (dclarke) » | 11:18 PM 9-26-2009 | |
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| 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.
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| Re: Ready to buy... High miles on an '05 an issue? (gbennett) » | 6:07 AM 9-27-2009 | |
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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!
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| Re: Ready to buy... High miles on an '05 an issue? (gbennett) » | 6:35 AM 9-27-2009 | |
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I think the suspension (Shocks and endlinks), radiator, and collar gear can and will all go out, possibly multiple times, before the turbo.
2005 Volvo S60R - Black Sapphire/Nordkap, GT, ipd TCV, CAI, Phuz 3" DP, Mobil 1 0W-40 Sport Body Kit
2003 Volvo S60 (lost to I-71 swimming pool)
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| » | 6:56 AM 9-27-2009 | |
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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.
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| Re: Ready to buy... High miles on an '05 an issue? (gbennett) » | 8:14 AM 9-27-2009 | |
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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.
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| » | 9:04 AM 9-27-2009 | |
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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
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2004 passion red S60R(bought 3/2/2009): IPD HD TCV, Custom TME catback, Phmic
1997 volvo 850 GLT:modified 15g turbo,3"DP,2.5"catback (the old car)2000 Trans Am (the race car)
forged 383 stroker and much more....
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dclarke
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| » | 11:19 AM 9-28-2009 | |
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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
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