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#760 of 803 Rust question by sbenson Oct 22, 2005 (3:18 pm)
We just bought a 2004 XC70 a month ago and are very pleased with it. Our local Volvo dealer offers free car washes, but their car wash does not have a great underbody flush. Living in Minnesota, I'm a little worried about this causing the car to rust prematurely.   I believe the car has an eight year no rust warranty, but I certainly don't want to expedite the rusting process by not washing it well. Any comments on the need to have a good underbody flush?
#761 of 803 Re: considering a v70 xc [jaybirds] by jaybirds Oct 25, 2005 (3:37 pm)
Replying to: jaybirds (Oct 21, 2005 4:53 pm) We bought our Volvo Saturday. So far it seems like a great car. Smooth ride, great power, and nice brakes. We are considering the extended warranty. Has anyone else purchased this? Is it worth it? Thanks for the replies thus far. Replies to this message: volvomax (Oct 26, 2005 8:46 am)
#762 of 803 Re: considering a v70 xc [jaybirds] by volvomax Oct 26, 2005 (8:46 am)
Replying to: jaybirds (Oct 25, 2005 3:37 pm) If it is the Volvo VIP warranty it is a good one. If you are going to keep the car well past the factory warranty period you should consider getting the VIP.
#763 of 803 XC70 fuel economy? by fmarti Oct 30, 2005 (1:03 pm)
I'm considering a XC70. My local dealer claims 28 mpg on the road (I live in a rural area, rarely in town) at highway speeds. Is he accurate? Thanks, Barbarossa Replies to this message: atouch (Oct 30, 2005 11:00 pm) volvomax (Oct 31, 2005 8:52 am) jaybirds (Nov 08, 2005 8:53 pm) pilotpat (Nov 09, 2005 8:42 pm) jaybirds (Nov 22, 2005 9:37 pm)
#764 of 803 Re: XC70 fuel economy? [fmarti] by atouch Oct 30, 2005 (11:00 pm)
Replying to: fmarti (Oct 30, 2005 1:03 pm) We have an older XC70. It will get 24 mpg on a trip consisting of principally freeway driving. But because of the AWD drive feature, it is tough to get more than about 17 around town.
#765 of 803 Re: XC70 fuel economy? [fmarti] by volvomax Oct 31, 2005 (8:52 am)
Replying to: fmarti (Oct 30, 2005 1:03 pm) 28 is pushing it a bit. 26 is probably more realistic.
#766 of 803 Re: XC70 fuel economy? [fmarti] by jaybirds Nov 08, 2005 (8:53 pm)
Replying to: fmarti (Oct 30, 2005 1:03 pm) I have only had mine for a few weeks, but the Consumer Reports 2005 claims overall mileage at 18, city/highway at 12/26, and 150 mile road trip at 22. I would have to agree with these numbers so far. The car is CR recommended for 2005. I have a simple question, I know the owners manual calls for premium fuel, but at $45 a fill up this is a little steep. Is anyone using mid grade, does this cause problems? Replies to this message: pilotpat (Nov 09, 2005 8:42 pm) jaybirds (Nov 22, 2005 9:37 pm)
#767 of 803 Re: XC70 fuel economy? [jaybirds] by pilotpat Nov 09, 2005 (8:42 pm)
Replying to: jaybirds (Nov 08, 2005 8:53 pm) The owner's manual says 87 minimum. My brother's been driving his V70 (non turbo) for 120k on 87, using premium on highway trips, with no problems at all.   I plan to do the same when we get ours this Spring.   Hope this helps.   Pat Replies to this message: jaybirds (Nov 22, 2005 9:37 pm)
#769 of 803 Re: XC70 fuel economy? [pilotpat] by jaybirds Nov 22, 2005 (9:37 pm)
Replying to: pilotpat (Nov 09, 2005 8:42 pm) Pat,   Thanks for the tip. With gas prices as high as they are it will certainly help.

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