Which model year is best?

[burtxc]

Hello future friends!

For someone looking to by a pre-owned XC (my son just totalled my '92 240 wagon -- ouch&#33, I am curious: if you had to choose a "best so far" XC model year (1998, 1999, or 2000) which would it be and why? (which not and why not, too&#33?

The usual criteria: value against depreciation, specific model year mechnical/electrical/appearance quirks, wear and tearability, specific model year improvements, etc.

Any reason not to work with a reputable third-party Volvos-only shop? Anyone know of such a shop in western Mass?

Thanks for the help. My insurance check is arriving and I need to make my choice very soon (many XC's are out there right now).

Burt

[P Hartmann]

some upgrades from 98 to 99: no accelerator cable.  no automatic noisy crossbars
why not just go with V70 and a set of snow tires--better mpg