winsotaxc
04-22-2013, 08:36 PM
I’ve been away from the world of swedish automobiles for over a decade. Truly admire the solid construction and love the handling. Did not ever expect to go back to the high maintenance, expensive parts, and mechanic unfriendliness that come with the package.
Then it happened. I acquired a salt-free 2003 XC70 with leather and 120k on the clock. WOW! What an incredible piece of engineering! I love the torque curve, handling, ride, and, it is a wagon that can pull 3300 lbs! My tightwad non-wrenching days are facing a serious threat. I need help;-)
Perhaps one of you has an elderly relative with a clean 01-05 Buick LeSabre that they have to give up. I just might yet be able to be saved;-) Probably not. I really like the XC.
Next best might be a good mechanic in the east metro St Paul MN area. If I could afford to have things done and know that they were done right I would be happy.
The car has not been entirely neglected and being salt free I expect it to be as easy to work on as a 10 year old Volvo will likely ever be. However, it is just too fine of an example not to have it fully maintained. That is likely to be a fair amount of money and or time. Likely both. I suspect I am going to be part of this community for a long time. Thank you for your contributions.
Wade
Then it happened. I acquired a salt-free 2003 XC70 with leather and 120k on the clock. WOW! What an incredible piece of engineering! I love the torque curve, handling, ride, and, it is a wagon that can pull 3300 lbs! My tightwad non-wrenching days are facing a serious threat. I need help;-)
Perhaps one of you has an elderly relative with a clean 01-05 Buick LeSabre that they have to give up. I just might yet be able to be saved;-) Probably not. I really like the XC.
Next best might be a good mechanic in the east metro St Paul MN area. If I could afford to have things done and know that they were done right I would be happy.
The car has not been entirely neglected and being salt free I expect it to be as easy to work on as a 10 year old Volvo will likely ever be. However, it is just too fine of an example not to have it fully maintained. That is likely to be a fair amount of money and or time. Likely both. I suspect I am going to be part of this community for a long time. Thank you for your contributions.
Wade