2001 xc purchase advice

[von dutchoven]

ok so i am looking at the local craigslist and notice that there is a 2001 xc70 with 118k for sale for $4400 with a brand new transmission that the seller says came from a dealer. i thought you could only get rebuilt transmissions? i currently own a 2001 with 180k so i know most of the problems that can arise with this year but i am really tempted. would it be a total crap shoot with the trans or have they worked out the problems with rebuilts? the funny thing is i was going to do a drain and fill on my car this weekend. it is stating to shift hard when hot but i guess i should feel lucky since it has made it to 180k with no real problems. so what do you think about the 118k car for sale?

john

[JRL]

See the receipt

[Xheart]

JRL is on the money here.

Compare the two cars against the checklist (see Resources).
It may be worth a shot after you see the receipt.

[Forkster]

See the receipt
+1 on that. See the receipt first to confirm it is a new tranny. If you take care of it, should be good to go for another 80-180k miles, as long as the engine is good. Also, make sure it has new shocks and struts.

[JRL]

BTW none are "new", they're all newly rebuilt from Volvo if the dealer installed it

[von dutchoven]

BTW none are "new", they're all newly rebuilt from Volvo if the dealer installed it

that's what i thought. did volvo upgrade the valve body and linear solnoids on the rebuilts?

[JRL]

I don't think so because the newer V/Bs do not work in an 01-02 tranny
What you do (should) have is no stop neutral software which was the main tranny killer on 2001s

[Tahoe_XC]

I don't think so because the newer V/Bs do not work in an 01-02 tranny
What you do (should) have is no stop neutral software which was the main tranny killer on 2001s

From the research the differences in valve bodies between the 01-02 & 03+ is:
1) The electrical interconnect (modifiable), and
2) The solenoids (rebuilds install the 03+ solenoids in the 01-02).

I have not done this, but I have chatted with a tranny shop and they agree.

[vtl]

it is stating to shift hard when hot
Install external oil cooler. Many people on this forum did that and noticed quite a positive effect (including me on both Volvos we have in family).

[ssicarman]

"Brand new" to them transmission. Put in how long ago?

Also factor in that if it has a new trans, which could not have been cheap to buy and install, why are they now selling?

[Tahoe_XC]

ok so i am looking at the local craigslist and notice that there is a 2001 xc70 with 118k for sale for $4400

john

Looking at the listing it looks like my 2001 on the outside, but the DEM and control panel don't look like p2. Could this be a foreign model? If so may have higher insurance.

Here is the add for others to chime in:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/4323750811.html

[MrDOS]

The radio & HVAC controls look completely different from mine.
I'm not sure there's anything a seller could do to get me to buy another 2001 XC, however. :)

[JRL]

Dash a picture is a 99 or a 2000
SLOPPY ad and probably not a great car
Also seats are HORRIBLE

[RockitShip]

Hate your life? Buy this car... lol new trans. [sly]

[Xheart]

...looks like a circus.

[von dutchoven]

"Brand new" to them transmission. Put in how long ago?

Also factor in that if it has a new trans, which could not have been cheap to buy and install, why are they now selling?.

I agree but it is worth a look I think. I am waiting for a call back as we speak

[von dutchoven]

Install external oil cooler. Many people on this forum did that and noticed quite a positive effect (including me on both Volvos we have in family).

I am doing that tomorrow on my current xc