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Re: Reality Check Please.. [dina33]
by nelsoncm
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Jul 22, 2005 (9:36 pm)
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Replying to: dina33 (Jul 19, 2005 9:55 pm)
That is gonna be one tight back seat! Though you'll be down to one car seat very shortly it sounds like. The only bigger wagons are the Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable twins, which I think you can still get though they are phasing our production. Used to own a Sable, very generous back seat, plus it has the third row for emergencies. My friend with 3 kids has a Taurus wagon and uses the third row regularly though to me they are not safe! They have about 81 cu feet compared to Volvo's 71.5 cu feet. Also the Saturn wagon is supposed to be about 79 cu feet but no 3rd seat. Have you looked at the Ford Freestyle? Three rows, all comfortable, nice interior. I test drove one and really liked it except they do need more horsepower. You'll be hating road trips with 3 kids in a wagon. Good luck.
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Re: Reality Check Please.. [dina33]
by fedlawman
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Jul 24, 2005 (2:19 pm)
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Replying to: dina33 (Jul 19, 2005 9:55 pm)
My 8 year old and 5 year old love riding in the 3rd row, and there's plenty of room for them back there. Just know that with 2 kids back there, there's little room for baggage.
Nothing will persuade us to get a minivan - we plan on keeping our V70 for many years to come.
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Hello:
by jrosasmc
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Aug 01, 2005 (4:15 am)
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How long is the S60/V70 going to stay in its current model form before a major redesign is due? I know the 2006 models are already on sale, so I'm guessing another two years?
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- #744 of 803
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Re: Hello: [jrosasmc]
by newsue
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Aug 07, 2005 (4:43 pm)
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Replying to: jrosasmc (Aug 01, 2005 4:15 am)
I just bought an XC 70 yesterday and I'm so excited! But I need to hear from Volvo owners about any extended warranties you think are must haves: we were offered an extension of the bumper to bumper for another three years, Zilon that protects paint, leather, and floor mats, and a warranty for tires and rims. Any advice?
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Re: Hello: [newsue]
by steve_ HOST
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Aug 07, 2005 (4:48 pm)
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Replying to: newsue (Aug 07, 2005 4:43 pm)
I haven't heard of Zilon, but the mop and glow packages are usually wax and something like Scotchgard for the fabrics. They are a big profit center for the dealer and usually it's cheaper to do it yourself.
While waiting for responses, check out the Extended Warranties discussion.
And congrats on the new ride!
Steve, Host
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Re: Hello: [steve_]
by volvomax
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Aug 08, 2005 (7:55 am)
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Replying to: steve_ (Aug 07, 2005 4:48 pm)
Stay away from the mop and glo warranties. They are near useless.
VIP is a very good extended service contract.
Tire and rim coverage is most useful if you have low profile tires.
Replacement tires for any volvo can be quite expensive.
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Re: Which new wagon: V70, XC70 or Saab 9-5? [kmcg]
by pimlico
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Aug 08, 2005 (11:23 am)
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Replying to: kmcg (Jun 09, 2005 6:27 am)
Which dealer are you working with? I am in Portland but that is a much better price than I am getting and it would be worth going to Seattle for a big savings.
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Re: Hello: [volvomax]
by newsue
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Aug 09, 2005 (11:25 am)
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Replying to: volvomax (Aug 08, 2005 7:55 am)
Thanks for the advice, everyone. Sorry for my ignorance, but do I have low profile tires on the new xc 70? I'm not sure what that means.
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Re: Hello: [newsue]
by lancerfixer
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Aug 09, 2005 (7:15 pm)
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Replying to: newsue (Aug 09, 2005 11:25 am)
Low profile tires are tires without a lot of sidewall between the edge of the rim and the ground...like most sports cars (or Volvo's R models.) An XC70 would not fit in this category.
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