<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Gonzo30:<BR><B>Hi,<P>Looking to get a 1999 v70 R w/50k miles or a brand new 2002 v70 xc? Anyone have pros or cons on either one? Thanks in advance.</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P><BR>Wow...two, totally, different cars. One is sporty, can give you pretty tight handling, will ride "harder", will be quicker, you are pretty much out of warranty (unless you can get it certified from a Volvo Retailer which will give you a few more years or 50,000 miles). The other, will not be as sporty in its handling but will give you superb wet and snow traction (not that the R will not but the XC will be better), has Geartronic, more advanced safety features, inferior stereo system (unless you get the optional Audiomax which is awesome)...In other words, the XC can be equipped with neat new features such as Audiomax, DSTC, Laminated side windows...will give you a softer ride and less HP. You must answer for yourself this basic question: "Do I like more a sporty car with gobs of power than a softer more luxurious ride with 197HP (nothing to sneeze at, anyway)?"...<P>Yannis<BR><P>