Also check out Volvospeed.com for more info on this generation of Volvos. The hot topic lately has been the ETM (electronic throttle module) failure on the 99-00 cars but Volvo recently decided to warranty this so no worries there. I don't have an R but my car is pretty close to it. The AWD needs to be taken care of and it is generally a high maintenance car but it drives wonderfully. Never a dull moment.