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I drove 2hrs to Richmond to check out the silver V70 R at the dealer down there. 26400 miles, in service date of Nov. '99. build date 4/99. Asking $34,900k. Will sell for $34k.<BR>- indash 3 CD surround sound (center speaker in dash) setup<BR>- has a hitch<BR>- new Continental CH95 tires ( I believe it was the CH95)<BR>- silver/grey alcantera<BR>- car was sold new and traded back in at the same dealer- did a CarFax report, all looks legit.<BR>- has the roof side rails but no cross members for hauling stuff on the roof.<BR>- the 5spd automatic shifted smooth.<BR>- body looks straight, no signs of a respray, that I could see<BR>- rear booster seats<P>complaints:<BR>- the car needs detailed, suprised at how dirty it was for being on a dealer's lot--it looks like the owner just dropped it off, dirt on the rear floor mats, scuff marks on the rear door panels, etc.<BR>- funny cleaner smell, they tried to get the "smoking" smell out before I got there...didn't smell bad, just fruity.<BR>- front windshield has one decent chip and a couple small chips in the wiper range--they said they may replace it as part of the deal.<BR>- several stone chips on the front, to be expected but still sucks to see.<BR>- previous owner definately "drove" and "used" the car for the wagon it was.<BR>- scratchs and 2 cuts on the back of the passenger side seat-- can these be repaired?<BR>- blue scuff mark by the speaker on the rear door - hopefully it will come off.<BR>- rear bumper cover ledge has some noticeable nicks and scratchs and one or two gouges--again, definately used for hauling.<BR>- the hood on the car would slowly come down, it just wouldn't stay up.<BR>- while driving it felt like a wheel was out of balance, or maybe it was the characteristic of the AWD system...it just felt like the was a slight shimmy.<BR>- acceleration didn't "feel" all that fast, could feel some clunks in the drive train when it dropped down a gear to take off. Our '99 GLT feels equally if not quicker off the line.<BR>- under acceleration you could really hear the turbo and the revs.<BR>- I checked the oil and the dip stick had a brown oil stain on most of the entire shaft--yeah I'm nit picking but it only has 26k and its $34k of my money.<BR>- driver's side front door, top rubber moulding was getting pulled in by the window.<BR>- no cargo/security cover, under $200 to buy.<BR>- under $200 to get the roof bars to haul stuff--the ones that are not suppose to make wind noise?<BR>- one wheel had about 2inches of curb rash.<P>My concern is that this puppy wasn't pampered and the turbo may not have been cooled down or warmed up properly. The guy towed a small boat, not sure what else. They mentioned getting the previous owner's name so I could ask him questions. I don't have a "bad" feeling about the car but for $34k I'd like it to be a hell of a lot cleaner and closer to new looking.<P>How does it compare, performance wise to a new V70 T5 with the 247hp front wheel drive setup?<P>Are there certain quirks with these AWD V70s or the Rs in particular?<P>The sales person was very nice and knowledgeable.<P>I appreciate any feedback you guys could provide.<P>Thanks,<BR>Chris<BR><p>[This message has been edited by 83caddy16v (edited 04-20-2001).]
