Hello All,
Usually I am posting on the 2016 XC90 Forum, but I think I will be more heavily involved here for a while.
I just bought a Veneitian Red with black, 2000 V70R. In 1998, I had a new, black V70R AWD wagon, and loved it. This will be my project car.
It spent the first 8 years in California. Not a bit of rust or undercarriage damage. No accidents.
The last 10 years it was owned by the owner of an Auto Service Shop, who showed it the love it needed. Timing belt replacement, synthetic oil change every 5K, coolant flushes, new camshaft seals, lots of other service.... HE sold it in pristine condition only because of personal health issues unrelated to the car.
The bad news is the last 8 months it was abused in some fashion, prior to being repossessed by the used car dealer. It now drives like a box of rocks without a steering wheel. According to both the local Volvo shop who did a pre purchase inspection (and the previous owner who is going to do the work for me (a Master Automotive Mechanic) it needs:
I am also going to Install Extreme Contact DWS Tires and do an alignment
I got it cheap as it was repossessed and I had the evidence of $3K in needed repairs. I expect it to be a great driver after this work is done. Alcantera interior needs some work, but all electrical, audio, and mechanical work fine.
The dent doctor is next, with a serious interior and exterior detail.
I'll be posting pics when I get it back with the necessary drivability improvements!
I may need some help along the way! I appreciate the info you guys share!
Fred
Usually I am posting on the 2016 XC90 Forum, but I think I will be more heavily involved here for a while.
I just bought a Veneitian Red with black, 2000 V70R. In 1998, I had a new, black V70R AWD wagon, and loved it. This will be my project car.
It spent the first 8 years in California. Not a bit of rust or undercarriage damage. No accidents.
The last 10 years it was owned by the owner of an Auto Service Shop, who showed it the love it needed. Timing belt replacement, synthetic oil change every 5K, coolant flushes, new camshaft seals, lots of other service.... HE sold it in pristine condition only because of personal health issues unrelated to the car.
The bad news is the last 8 months it was abused in some fashion, prior to being repossessed by the used car dealer. It now drives like a box of rocks without a steering wheel. According to both the local Volvo shop who did a pre purchase inspection (and the previous owner who is going to do the work for me (a Master Automotive Mechanic) it needs:
- Replace both Lower Control Arms and Ball Joints
- Remove and Replace Drive Shaft
Ooch!
Plus a bit of maintenenace: - Remove and Replace Upper Radiator Hose
- Replace Cabin Air Filter
- Replace Engine Air Filter
I am also going to Install Extreme Contact DWS Tires and do an alignment
I got it cheap as it was repossessed and I had the evidence of $3K in needed repairs. I expect it to be a great driver after this work is done. Alcantera interior needs some work, but all electrical, audio, and mechanical work fine.
The dent doctor is next, with a serious interior and exterior detail.
I'll be posting pics when I get it back with the necessary drivability improvements!
I may need some help along the way! I appreciate the info you guys share!
Fred