Selling a 2005 XC70 W/ 66500 Miles

[ecitron]

Hi All:

I'm considering selling my 2005 XC70 with 66500 miles after moving to Washington DC from Boston and having less use for its size and all-weather capabilities in the new city. I took it in for work and the dealership service folks want to do:

1) New brake pads and rotors (front and rear)

2) New tires (all four)

3) Transmission fluid flush

4) Radiator Replacement (there is apparently a very small leak in one of the side tanks)

5) Upper Engine Mount

They quoted me $3700 for this work, which is part of the impetus for selling it. I'm looking for recommendations for places to get good and inexpensive replacement parts for these items, and I'm then curious what people think the car can fetch in a sale. I'm hoping for something between 12,000 and 14,000 for a car with this level of mileage.

Also -- if folks have manuals or guides for doing these replacements, those would be hugely appreciated.

[mntbikr15]

Color/options packages?

[JRL]

Hi All:

. I'm hoping for something between 12,000 and 14,000 for a car with this level of mileage.

Also -- if folks have manuals or guides for doing these replacements, those would be hugely appreciated.

If the rest of the car is PERFECT that price is about correct for DEALER retail
a bit high for a private party sael.
However if this is a NYC, DC and/or Boston car it's probably worth less. The 3 worst Eastern cities to own a car.

Plus, of course that means everything must be fixed to get top dollar.
If this is an actual for sale post you should post in the classifieds, if not, OK.
Fixing it as cheaply as possible may not help your cause

[Astro14]

Hi All:

I'm considering selling my 2005 XC70 with 66500 miles after moving to Washington DC from Boston and having less use for its size and all-weather capabilities in the new city. .

You sure about that? Last winter, DC got over two feet in one storm, and there have been several snow storms this year...if you've got another good winter car, well, OK, but weather in DC has been pretty rough over the last 2 years...and the forecast for tonight is freezing rain...

And before you pick on my present location...I have lived in Colorado, Canada and Vermont. I know a bit about winter...

Cheers,

[4033]

I thought the trans should never be flushed unless there is a problem? my understanding is that it's a closed system and should stay that way (unless an issue arises).

[JRL]

Oh for God's sake :confused::(

[Q-ship]

He's got some fun GM iron in the garage.

[billr99]

Oh for God's sake :confused::(

What can you do, eh? :confused:

Cheers,

Bill

[Astro14]

I thought the trans should never be flushed unless there is a problem? my understanding is that it's a closed system and should stay that way (unless an issue arises).

Aw c'mon...do you feel that way about engine oil too? I bet you change the trans fluid on the SS, the GN and the Typhoon...right?

My brother in law is a powertrain engineer for GM. The engineers don't want techs opening up the trans because many of them contaminate the trans through sloppy work and contaminants will kill a modern trans with its tight tolerances and slip-controlled lock-up. The TH400, TH200R4 and TH700R4 are a bit more forgiving...

But the engineer's measure of performance is to have the trans survive the warranty period. If you're OK with it surviving for 50K, then don't take care of it, never remove the contaminants caused by internal oxidation and wear...

Volvo specifies that the trans fluid SHOULD be changed every 52K if the car is used in police or taxi service.

Personally, I would like the trans to last longer than the warranty period...so I perform the maintenance recommended by Volvo... I just do it a bit more frequently...about every 30K...

[martinperry]

Oh for God's sake :confused::(
For once, Jim, In total agreement[thumbup]
I must be becoming a grumpy old man!!

[JRL]

he's got some fun gm iron in the garage.
I did!
As for his garage...
1993 Typhoon.. Eh that's a real oddball :rolleyes:
1987 Grand National... Not a GNX [sly]
1969 Camaro SS... GREAT, if nice [thumbup]

[Sweet Lew]

I did!
As for his garage...
1993 Typhoon.. Eh that's a real oddball :rolleyes:
1987 Grand National... Not a GNX [sly]
1969 Camaro SS... GREAT, if nice [thumbup]

All 3 of those cars give me a boner. Love all of them! :D

[4033]

I did!
As for his garage...
1993 Typhoon.. Eh that's a real oddball :rolleyes:
1987 Grand National... Not a GNX [sly]
1969 Camaro SS... GREAT, if nice [thumbup]

so i guess i should be aware that I've opened myself up to critique by putting these in my signature....the Typhoon is now gone, but was mint with low miles and nice, the GN is not a GNX but not everyone can afford one and it's REALLY fun and the 69 is a #'s matching small block 350 that is a show car.

and the reason i said what i did about the the trans was that I've asked the Volvo dealer about it (and it's out of warranty) and that's what they told me. sorry if it's a stupid q as i don't get to the forum as much as some so i don't see if the same q's are asked time and time again...

[tinker]

Wow.

I need to put some of the rusting heap of a fleet we have here on the ranch in a signature line.
I'll get on that right away...








Cheers
Tinker

[Astro14]

so i guess i should be aware that I've opened myself up to critique by putting these in my signature....the Typhoon is now gone, but was mint with low miles and nice, the GN is not a GNX but not everyone can afford one and it's REALLY fun and the 69 is a #'s matching small block 350 that is a show car.

and the reason i said what i did about the the trans was that I've asked the Volvo dealer about it (and it's out of warranty) and that's what they told me. sorry if it's a stupid q as i don't get to the forum as much as some so i don't see if the same q's are asked time and time again...

Nobody called it a stupid q...though you did elicit some dramatic responses...but that IS the dealer opinion...they don't actually fix or maintain the transmission. The only thing that they know how to do is pull a trans out and replace it...it's your $$, so what do they care about diagnosis?

On jets, we called a pull and replace item a WRA - a replaceable assembly. Our mechanics would pull the box out of the rack, slam a new box in and get the machine flying again. Then, it would be sent out for repair. That way, we had lots of generalists in a squadron and only a few specialists that particular parts...and the kids could change an engine in the Hornet is less than 45 minutes...

Only specialists are able to fix components. The dealers, while specialising in our brand, are generalists.

Personally, I saw the $6100 quote from them for a new trans and about choked. So I became smart on the AW55-50SN and did the work repairing it myself. And keeping fresh fluid in it is key to longevity. Got over 200K on a TH 400 in an Olds that was "rode hard and put away wet"...but I changed the fluid...and the trans in my 4Runner is original...with a fluid change every 30K.

In your stable? you can add the intercooler and crank up the boost on that GN and run with the GNX anyway...just keep fresh fluid in the 200R4 so it lives behind that turbo V-6...

Cheers!

[richyoung]

Flushed my wife's at 102K and the car felt much better. Shifted more smoothly. Couldn't tell you much more. Busted radiator and AC condenser hitting road debris. So currently tackling that job.

BTW, Gibbons method is very easy and quick. Just make sure you have the supplies ready, 12 or more quarts of Toyota ATF TYPE T-IV, 3/4 inch tubing (I used 5/8 with some tape on the end to fill gap) and funnel with hose attached to fill (1/2 inch tubing fits in dipstick opening).

[Chilled Man]

Color/options packages?

Agreed I am intrested , but depending on price is the major thing due to all the work needed ..... [pico]

[JRL]

Little late to the party aren't we?!:rolleyes:
C'mon Justin, look at the post date

[Adrian]

Party all night long. http://serve.mysmiley.net/characters/character0129.gif

[TheDarkKnightt]

I got to thinking...

I have a 1966 Snapper with a 8HP Tecumseh engine on it that I have never changed the oil in and it runs perfectly, and I run it every week.

The secret is, the oil leaks out and I just keep putting fresh in. [thumbup]

I think the EPA is after me though....

If you never want to change the transmission fluid- drill a hole in the bottom of the transmission (a small one) and let it leak out and top it up every day. :p:D:p

Hey, leaking seems to work [not] well for British cars and trucks. [cussing]