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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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Re: Reality Check Please.. [dina33]
by sf_sienna
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Sep 01, 2005 (10:32 am)
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Replying to: dina33 (Jul 19, 2005 9:55 pm)
I suppose I'm a little late in adding my two cents. I have a '99 V70XC that's had a ton of problems (see my previous posts) and a 2004 Sienna XLE that's performed nearly flawlessly (as I expected). We find the XC to be pretty tight for longer trips but we compensated by adding a cargo box which works well -- we have a 5 yr old and a 3 yr old. We have the 3rd row seat but have only used it two or three times since it eliminates all cargo space -- my kids do love it. The Sienna is so comfortable and roomy and handles well enough except in rainy weather were the XC is far superior. The Volvo AWD system performs very well although I don't really have anything to compare it to since I've never owned or driven any other AWD/4WD vehicle. The AWD feels heavy and a little sluggish compared to the standard FWD V70 -- we were between the two when we were looking. If I could only have one of these two vehicles I would chose the Sienna for it's higher reliability, roominess, and gas mileage -- yes, the Sienna gets much better mileage than the XC. I would guess a FWD V70 would get better mileage than our AWD model. But, if your priority is 'fun to drive' then the V70 would be a better choice. By the way, when we bought the XC in 1999 just before our first daughter was born the XC was a compromise -- she wanted a Jetta or Passat and I wanted a minivan (Odyssey). In 2003 she decided she needed a minivan and now she loves it. She was the type that swore she would never drive a minivan -- her previous car was a Miata -- how things change!
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- #752 of 803
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'05 V70 2.5T Pricing - Ready to Buy
by rtky
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Sep 22, 2005 (10:56 am)
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Hi Gang,
Tell me what you think please.
'05 2.5t V70
Silver Metallic
Prem
Conv
Clim
$30335 + TTL of 1877
Will be making a decision in the next two days.
Thanks in advance
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buying a used v70
by yogi8
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Sep 25, 2005 (7:21 am)
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I have been looking for a used v70 wagon and it seems like there are alot out there with low mileage. Are these being unloaded by unhappy owners? I'm wondering if I should reconsider?
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