Old question, but easy/fun to weigh in:

[brider]

Speaking of the 2002 vintage (2003's and up had different motor/AWD?), what kind of gas mileage are you guys getting if driving with a light foot, and WHO among you have been mostly trouble-free AFTER 100k miles?

[Volvos rock]

At 119K miles, only basic maintanance and the rear drivers door lock module done (after purchase under CPO)....Hope this post doesnt jinx it! Average MPG (by DIM) is 20.2, but I am not the most light footed.

[brider]

Thanks! No tranny trouble?

Anyone else? I'm thinking of buying a 2002 with 117k, but it is using coolant, and I'm having a dealer check that out first...

[Xilikon]

If it's using coolant and you don't see any leak, it's possible there is a leak in the transmission which mean one thing : run away !

[brider]

If it's using coolant and you don't see any leak, it's possible there is a leak in the transmission which mean one thing : run away !

Well, that's why I'm having the dealer do a pressure test.

[Volvos rock]

Yep, no tranny trouble....knocking on my big wooden head now.:p

[01V70XC5A]

I have a 2001 with 79K miles and an occasional hard shift 1-2, 2-3. I was averaging 23-24 MPG mostly city according to DIM. I give it about 30% off lights as 30% or more power is more agreeable to the transmission(it hates grandma driving). Highways I average 25-26 MPG at 80 mph.

I have some new Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S' (225/70-R16). I love them, the ground clearance is awesome however I have noticed my MPG go down by about 2 in the city and hwy. The actual loss is probably about 1 MPG, the other being due to the difference in diameter affecting the DIM measurement.

[MacNoob]

http://www.fuelly.com/driver/corvair/xc70