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charlie_the_tuna 03-21-2012 11:29 PM
subaru or volvo??
 
so i'm thinking of either a subaru outback or a volvo v70/xc70. figure on 1998 to 2002. anybody have experience with either of these cars? i figure on spending around $5,000. or so. looking for something that'll last and get decent mileage.
subaru 4 cyl or volvo 5 cyl?

Destroyer 03-21-2012 11:54 PM
4 cyl Honda Accord. They run forever. Period.

But if you have your heart set on one of those other two, I'd go with the Subaru.. repairs on the Volvo will eat you alive. Sister in Law had the Outback... she loves it, and has put some serious milage on it with only normal maintenance.

lumberslinger178 03-22-2012 07:56 PM
I had a couple volvo's I loved them both cant beat them swed engineers.

reelapeelin 03-23-2012 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by charlie_the_tuna (Post 186841)
so i'm thinking of either a subaru outback or a volvo v70/xc70. figure on 1998 to 2002. anybody have experience with either of these cars? i figure on spending around $5,000. or so. looking for something that'll last and get decent mileage.
subaru 4 cyl or volvo 5 cyl?

Charlie, does the XC indicate Cross Country?...if so, is that all-wheel-drive?...I wouldn't think good gas is gonna be there for ya....and you'll wanna look at octane requirements for both cars...some need Hi-Test...which for me is short for Hi-Dollar, Test my Patience!

charlie_the_tuna 03-23-2012 09:01 AM
reel, both cars are all wheel drive.

Stinky_Hooker 03-23-2012 09:31 AM
Ive always loved the Subarus.

Also something to consider, Charlie is a VW Jetta. Ive got a friend with one and she loves it. Very slick inside, excellent mileage and dependable as can be. I plan on getting the wife one soon Lord Willing.

reelapeelin 03-23-2012 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by charlie_the_tuna (Post 186912)
reel, both cars are all wheel drive.
The V70 is AWD?...It did slip my mind Subaru was AWD...was thinking it part time...:head:

Does octane requirement matter to you?...

charlie_the_tuna 03-23-2012 02:37 PM
reel, now that you mention, i'm not 100% the v70 is awd. but that xc70 is cute as hell. stinker, always liked the vdubs but looking for more in the station wagon style.

Destroyer 03-23-2012 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Stinky_Hooker (Post 186913)
Ive always loved the Subarus.

Also something to consider, Charlie is a VW Jetta. Ive got a friend with one and she loves it. Very slick inside, excellent mileage and dependable as can be. I plan on getting the wife one soon Lord Willing.
Only problem with the VW's is the cost of repairs. Same sis-in-law that now has the Outback had a Jetta before that. Loved the car, but when she went for brakes she was handed a $900 repair bill. Guy at work had a Toureg... needed a sensor replaced...turns out it was above the muffler and tranny... $2400 for the labor to replace it. (The part itself was $14)

Same thing with the Volvos. I love them mechanically...solid, well built...but like all vehicles, they require regular maintenance to keep them running right...and wait till you get that repair bill...speaking from experience..trust me.

phatdaddy 03-23-2012 04:29 PM
i have never liked anything over 5 hp with an odd number of cylinders


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