5 Things I HATE About My Volvo V70R

[@ShiftingLanes]

So what do you all think? Agree? Disagree? What else to you hate about your cars!?

[@MrBoo997]

Dead on with the hate points. I replaced my motor last year.

[@MarkokaZjEE]

Not only to modify but to maintain, the stock parts are way too expensive, in the US you have great OEM parts (IPD for example) but in EU it's not that easy. I don't get it how could it be corroded, because i have a bit older S60 and my friends have S60s and V70s and none of them has any rust. Paint chipping is a problem, yes, the roof trim dropped the paint in the early S60, after a 2005 facelift it's fixed, and the overall painting is better after 2005. My leather seats are in the same condition, the leather is not too bad (or not the worst), but the stitching is weak. The turning radius is the worst, like a truck... It's a pain in the ass to turn in my garage from my verry narrow street... the joke that is my neighbor with a Mercedes G can turn in like a charm, but i have to reverse once :D This car feels the best on motorway, on long journeys it's amazing and comfortable. My S60 is Nautic Blue Pearl and i love it. We need more 5 Cyl enginges, it's sad that only Audi has now and it's also counted too... M3 for fun, trackdays etc. V70 for traveling and daily :) It's a nice combo, well done.

[@lesserlogic9977]

@@MarkokaZjEE i agree, and it shines on the open roads, perfect for roadtrips

[@johno9507]

@@MrBoo997 What went wrong with your engine?

[@hmz1063]

Volvo is never a cheap car. But they are cheap for a reason. And not too many people buy them when they are new. They are hard to be sold when new. And they don’t even sell stick shift in US anymore.

[@semkesemkus764]

The only problem I have with my volvo is the turning angle, The rest are just excuses to try and nitpick a perfect car.

[@Swedester]

I have to agree that the turning angle is absolutely atrocious, the only other issues I’ve had is rattling old plastic interior trim which I mostly fixed with foam and felt strips

[@LikaPyramid]

High maintenance bills are also a problem unless you're rich of course.

[@johno9507]

How about doing 5 things Volvo R's hate about their owners? 😋

[@viewerpet12]

Exactly, this guy whines 5th grade girl

[@sabres_fan7467]

@@viewerpet12 dude he’s just making content lol. He obviously loves the car but there’s always something that could be better.

[@rgtwergf]

Well if engine walls are bored too thin, it aint whining like a little girl..get a fuckin grip boys...🤣😅@@sabres_fan7467

[@UpsideDownCanoe]

launching will def be #1 :D

[@torresalex]

Very surprised to hear you not like the quality. I had a 2000 S60 T5 for 10 years and the overall build quality was incredible. I would poke fun at my colleagues with BMW since their cars were either the same age or newer and were falling apart. The leather on the seats was very durable and I had zero rust issues. Oh well, maybe I was luckier, I don't know. My car wasn't parked out on the street either, so I don't know if you park it outside but that may contribute. Also, I had the 2.3l non-R version of the engine, with "only" 250hp (where I live, having a 2-litre diesel is fancy, so my T5 was king of the road), but it was pretty much bullet-proof in terms of reliability. I sold it for good money with nearly 200,000 miles on it and I still see the new owner drive around in it every day since. Edit: Oh yes, the turning radius is terrible.

[@speedfiend925]

I hate that manuals are so hard to find that don't have nearly 200k miles on them.

[@petergouldbourn2312]

I’d take the Volvo a million times over the beemer. Pete 🇬🇧

[@VladimirBednarik-qz4if]

i agree

[@senuah]

Have you ever actually had a bmw though.

[@candon1972]

Don't hate the Swedish quality or the price tag👌 it's a plus!

[@warringtonfaust1088]

What I hate. I lost my high beams. Basically the relay failed. Unlike a 2004, the relay is just a lump on the circuit board in the Electronic Control Module. the cost to recover high beams, approximately $1,250. Circuit board, installation, new software.

[@khrprod]

Ummm quality?? Volvos just doesnt rust if you take care of them! And the leather seats in those v70 lasts sooo long if you take care of them... Like come on🤔

[@ShiftingLanes]

Most people in the US do not take care of them. Also, surface rust is a HUGE issue on any car in the rust belt. Volvos included. Ask me how I know.

[@khrprod]

@@ShiftingLanes oh thats different story then! Atleast in finland people care bit more and for example my - 02 s60 has 540 000 kms and no where rust even paint has chipped away when its collided somewhere etc! 🤔

[@LordRidler]

tbh. The V70 2 has way worse quality then the V70 1. Still the quality is way better than any of the competitors cars.

[@treyball1338]

Volvo v70 R all day everyday. I've got an 04 v70R

[@jennasnyder992]

I’m looking at a 2000 v70r in a couple days. I’m so happy to find your videos, so helpful on many fronts. I really love this car already and can understand more about it with your help. I was a little nervous clicking on this video, wanting to sustain my smitten bias, but glad I did! You kept it real. Which can be hard when people leave jerk comments, but I commend you! Now I feel informed and even considering the notion of getting into cars. Not as a sport thing, but as an I love my car and want to take super good care of it thing. I feel the same way about my horses and having vet experience or being a mom and a human on earth. Anyway thank you and if there’s any other heads up while looking I’m open for suggestion, again it’s $2,900 for a 2000 v70r. Also, I was just in spring lake heights visiting family, drove of course, and it is super beautiful there!

[@ShiftingLanes]

So glad you’re getting into the R life Jenna! Feel free to reach out on email if you have any questions: [e-mail].

[@VolvoMoose13]

Did you get it?😮

[@DEMOLV]

I agree on the turning angle, the cheap plastic trim in the trunk and of course the price of the parts. But the ride is enjoyable, the chairs comfortable

[@lesserlogic9977]

I agree with all of that. There's so much fun on open roads.

[@repairupdaterepeat5815]

It's not just the v70 that has a shocking turning circle. I've got a 99 c70 coupe and the turning circle is terrible. Something to do with it being a 5 pot so not as much room for turn in

[@reneemathis7053]

My 1990 240 turned like turning on a dime! Beautiful!

[@ingbertschleicher5200]

The P26 is known to be literally rust free. The leather is great but if nobody took care of it for 15 years, tough luck. Never polish your shoes... Turning radius: five cylinder transverse mounted engine plus fat tires, the result is obvious.

[@gotchaabeech]

Ingbert Schleicher dude Volvo’s literally have the worst turning radius lol stock tires, wide tires, fat ties all the same shit the wide and fat scrape tho

[@lesserlogic9977]

Yeah it's mostly the motor, I drive an s60 T5 about the same year as the are, with the vaunted 2.4 he was talking about in the video. Had the car for 7 years and the turning radius is probably the most frustrating thing. Everything's stock in my front end, and the wheels rub on the wheel wells at lock.

[@lesserlogic9977]

That said it's my favorite car with less than 8 cylinders.

[@D-man9000]

Volvo 850s had a delta link rear suspension. It was passive rear steering. It also has 1"+ narrower wheels.

[@pgr0cock]

@@lesserlogic9977 I've been giving serious thought to getting a v70r 850r but have come to the conclusion a t5 is probably a less complicated version that I can get in a manual transmission. So I'm now thinking the t5 is the one we should all get if we want a bit more reliability (and of course yes I plan to tune it).

[@moryakov4165]

My V70 is 20 years old and in better shape than yours, the corrosion on your car doesn’t exist on mine and it was neglected heavily by my parents before I took it from them

[@charleshultquist9233]

depends mostly on the location and if they use salt on the roads in the winter

[@bluntsimracing]

I'm a dad sooo dadwagon all day.

[@omarelaqad3407]

Awesome video Gregson! Just wanted to point out Volvo paint is one of the best. The reason you have some bubbling is because of your location

[@tallman928]

Finally, someone with knowledge.

[@MrGodOfBeer]

6:16 thats not corrosion, the strip is made of plastic, the plastic deforms from the heat. I have this too on my '04 xc70.

[@j.b.9581]

Hi GawdOfBeer, I just got an '04 Xc70.

[@TurboKurva]

1. Good tuning is expansive. Period 2. I agree with the bore. I think is just a waste. 3. Mine has zerooo rust at 250k miles and 17 years Seats are so amazingly comfortable, yes they are used But its leather. If you dont care of it its what happens. You blew this part if you ask me. 4. Turning radius is the worst thing on this car. Agree on that one. But doesnt impact my love for it. 5. I love the New Volvos. They look amazing 😍 So 2,5 of 5 stars from me :) What i dont like on my Volvo v70 R. Turning radius, squicky brakes, cockpit noise at higher speeds

[@sawilson56]

Squicy brakes? Interested on what you mean by that. I just bought one myself

[@TurboKurva]

@@sawilson56 when you brake they squik. From New. All marks

[@sawilson56]

@@TurboKurva Ohh I assume you mean squeak? Like they make a high pitched noise?

[@TurboKurva]

@@sawilson56 yes haha

[@omarelaqad3407]

“Not all of them are worth $500” 🤣

[@ebbew]

you can modify the steering radious by changing the offset ont your wheels and change the steerings stops to the 15inch wheel stop and you will get a better steering radius. I have 18" (7,5"wide) wheels and 25mm spacer and 15" wheel stops on my lowered 2005 s60 and no scraping against the chassie

[@carlclifford6703]

I hate that you can't find a decent example for a decent price, have a MK6 GTI now modded and still wish I could have found a good 60 r when I was browsing.

[@howardwilson458]

I'm afraid turning circle for me too, just learn to go in a straight line. I'm in the UK and my glorious V70R, especially when using too much right foot, sucks fuel and with the cost of it over here, yikes!! Oh and the cost of spares because it so rare here.

[@JRT313]

I’ve had to do a shunt in a Costa drive thru in mine man wasn’t embarrassing at all 😂 also our car parking spaces aren’t the biggest!

[@awaisdon2868]

The s60 and v70 both have horrible turning radiuses. Not just the R its a fault throughout all the cars. The bump stops can be replaced or flipped upside down to stop rubbing but your turning radius will still be horrible 😅

[@klaspeppar5619]

B5254T4 actually, not a T5..... Point 1 don't agree! Point 2 DON't AGREE! Point 3 Don't agree, yes there are some redblocks which haven't rusted, like there are V70n's that haven't rusted. Point 4 sort of agree Point 5 Agree, the way Volvo is going is really pissing me of, i guess I'm just a bitter purist.

[@rex_s80]

I’m so confused on the rust. I have a 20 year old s80 that lived 16 years on salty roads and it only looks 5 years old underneath on a lift. It only has rust on a few bolts, the exhaust and the factory towhitch. As for redblocks they are known for rusting through before the engine dies lol.

[@lesserlogic9977]

Mine's gone six or seven years in the midwest on salt and is doing okay. No body rust, besides the expected surface rust underneath. Mines a regular T5, around the same year and front wheel drive.. Like I said in another another comment, the turning radius has been my biggest complaint. Compared to Town & Country or a Ford Explorer I'd pick either of those if it was a turning radius contest

[@ShiftingLanes]

Yea that was me just thinking T5=Turbo-inline 5. My nomenclature on the fly wasn't great there 😂

[@suffolkngood]

You forgot one ! When it has rained OR when you squirt the windscreen washers, water then drips down onto the window switch ! ( with the window open obviously )

[@JonBlondell]

Today, July 9th, I bought a 2004 V70! Regular version, 226000 miles, one owner family. It has none of the quality issues you spoke of, original white paint, and couldn't run better!! Or hardly look better.

[@valdimicolchik7975]

I don't get : if regular Volvo it is fast enough, WHY it's needed to "Tune" to be more fast ? How fast You need to go to work, School or just shopping ? Plus have to waste a boat of money, when You can spend on something more important in Your life ...

[@thisnameisnotfake517]

driving fast cars is a passion for some people, believe it or not

[@Fig_Shiesty]

Ecu doesn't know that you just put a big turbo into the engine to it wont take full advantage of the extra air coming into the intake side. You would get a Tune to set up the ECU to use the extra air coming into the engine to ACTUALLY get use of the turbo. If upgrading your engine, a tune is 9/10 needed to get a real performance gain out of your mods. Bult-ons n no tune is like a waffle with no syrup. Everything's done n set up, but bland asf without that syrup

[@rescuegamer5843]

V70R's have so bad turning radius because volvo made bigger turning stops for these to prevent driving axles to brake down when turning the wheel all the way.

[@drewpalmer1313]

My 2006 S60R Titanium, Aero kit auto, has no rust, paint is still 9/10, leather perfect. I have always had cars that were not produced in large numbers, so high performance upgrades cost more, think Buick 70 455 stage 2 parts. Or Olds W parts, quality, blueprinted, balanced, less weight, all cost more. But the turning radius @ 39.1 ft for a U turn is abysmal.

[@garyhatstat8449]

Literally my F-550 Ford dump truck turns better than my S60R

[@markkibbe1802]

1- Modifying these is fun. The first 70 hp or so is cheapish, after that, it gets super expensive really quick. 2- The open deck engine design is a bummer, but fixable, so it doesn't really matter as much as some people say. 3- I think the quality is great - if you think the rust is bad, you should buy a Toyota. Now those are crap. None of my P2s are rusting, and aside from the odd rattle, are pretty solid. 4- Agreed - turning radius sucks. It is much better on non-Rs and P1s with skinnier tires. V70R all day - they are so unique and different. 5- I do wish Volvo still made 5 cylinders and manual transmissions. I do think their current lineup is great, and is far higher quality, better looking, and more solid and comfy than the old stuff, but they have kind of left the enthusiast behind. At least they still make wagons (and damn good looking ones at that). Nobody else really does anymore in the US, and it's a shame.

[@ihate_5x108]

PCV and the electrical issues. And the quality (except for the seats) are better than the newer P80s as the interiors on those fall apart so easily, so I would say that the quality is pretty good on the P2s in my opinion

[@GoldenGrenadier]

funny you should mention the 2.4 liter block. A lot of people actually take the block and pistons from a 2.4 liter engine and transplant them to the R engine. It's cheaper and easier than installing Darton Cylinder sleeves.

[@Vikingdescendent]

5:55 My 2004 Volvo S60, is starting to rust in exact same spot above the right wheel. I hate rust!! But it still looks great considering the year!

[@davebasey9863]

My daily driver has a focus ST which is very fun to drive quite a bit of power. I purchased a 2007 wagon V 70 R Cheap off eBay about three years ago with a automatic with the Typical problems with the automatics. I’ve put over 20,000 miles on the automatic transmission after doing a couple things. My plans were to converted over to a manual which I’m going to do next couple months just trying to gather all the parts. Like axles why are they so hard to find? I feel that these cars will be like the BMW M6 in the 80s prices will continue going up. Only thing I complain about the turning radius that’s about it. And the smell from the famous heater core I love that smell. All my Volvo always had that special odor😜

[@tdevans11]

It might be just mine ('07 with 180K), but the interior plastics rattle quite a bit and it's crashy over little bumps even in comfort. Still love it though!

[@TommyboyGTP]

What's the parts and labor cost to shim the block?

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

I already have an xc70 so I'd take the other one. I hate that you can't find used parts.....I hate how the turn radius is....I hate how the instrument panel is..I hate how there is not much back seat leg room and how you have no space where the 3rd row seats are..Phew that was hard because I love my car. Lol.

[@volvoturbo4057]

oooh yes! Turning radius is very bad. I got wheel spacers and removed turn restrictors and now it's better.

[@lesserlogic9977]

Not a bad idea, i would love more angle

[@2turbo4u]

What does Volvo not making a 5cyl motor anymore have to do with your car? You got one be happy. I can get with your other complaints but not this one.

[@Bratfalken]

I run my 140hp non turbo 2005 V70 with steel 15" wheels during winter with tight turn radious and no fear of it falling apart. Haveing 17" 225/50 aluminium wheels during the summer makes it turn slightly less tight, there are different turnstops for different wheel sizes to get at Volvo. And putting on those treaded electric tape "tires" you have, I understand the wide turning circles. And quality.... Ford owned Volvo from 99 to 09, of course the quality got lower, I say, parts are cheap for Fords, a pity you need new ones so often!

[@wimvanderschelden1369]

Last gen V60 Polestar 4 cylinder was really nice. Funnest Volvo I ever drove. The new generation (SPA platform) looks really beautiful and it's comfortable, but it doesn't really drive very fun. The previous gen 4 cylinder Polestar was really fun. I bought my V70 R because I couldn't afford the V60 P* 4-cylinder. The turning radius kills me every day. Hurts so much.

[@carvideosandotherthings1673]

From what I’ve heard about the 2.5 liter blocks is to keep the powder under 300 hp. But also if you drive lake a car thef obvious it can brake then 😅 I own a 2.5 T with 241 hp and I have had 0 troubles with the engine (and I only push it hard when it is at operating temperature just as a precaution).

[@williammay8143]

Hi guys, question relating to the engine mount - I have a v70r myself in the uk right now and I am in love with it. However vibration at idle is the first issue to tackle. I have a poly top engine mount and a poly lower engine mount what mount is on this car (the yellow)

[@peterlindgren9506]

My daily drive is a 2003 V70 T5 2.3l engine with 334 hp and it is 100% rust free after running on winter salted roads it has Up to date runned 320 000 km it has Bern minne since 2005 and it has not been pampered

Also have V70, turning radius is such a pain :D

[@karenlee6013]

The worst- I need four lanes! Lots of three and four point turns. My 1976 260 Wagon had a heavenly turning radius.

[@NoSkillDriver]

I agree on most things. I dont have a v70r. But i have a v70 with a d5 engine. And for me the quality is much better than dads ml270. But i guess it varies from car to car

[@ShiftingLanes]

It’s hugely dependent on how it was treated by the previous owner(s)

[@NoSkillDriver]

@@ShiftingLanes was a work car previously. And then it was dads work car. And then the engine starved of oil. And now the engine has been rebuild. In short the car has been through some tough stuff in its life. But its going strong!

[@davidkelley751]

The turning radius is so bad that I have been thinking about getting an angle kit for better turning radius. My moms 2008 S80 T6 AWD has a much better turning radius.

[@kungen300]

The expensive parts are cheep in Sweden so google some Swedens sites or get in contact with a Swed who can help you find the upgrade parts for you. That car in Sweden is a very regular car and is very popular in tuning for the car people over here so it is a shitload of aftermarket gadget for tuning and performance made for it. About the quality of the car i am right with you it´s a shame for the brand but VAG cars are worse rust holes right in the middle of a door is very common. For the coilovers i suggest you buy a D2 kit instead of the JW it is a better choice for real. Late comment on this so you have allready byed the coilover i guess. Sorry for bad English i am a Swed so hehe

[@GaryYoull-u5c]

The biggest thing I hated about my V70r was selling it..

[@darrinanddonna]

Dad wagon ! Yessss love it , yes I need to shim my block soon !

[@AhYesIndeedItsFunTime]

As someone who was about to buy one, this was very helpful information. Thank you!

[@Jestervs]

You mentioned briefly at 1:20 that you would be installing KW coilovers soon. Why are you making the switch? It would be interesting to see how you compare (since you've experienced them personally) old 4C suspension (old v70r), brand-new 4C suspension (old v70r), BC coilovers, and soon KW coilovers.

[@roscoepcoltrane5499]

I still own a 2000 v70 , its by far the best car i own, however i still have a a 1995 chevrolet astro i bought when i was 17 brand new, and a 2004 pilot.....i only drive my v70 on the weekends, i love the car to death, but it is the most expensive car to maintain....from vacum leaks, to maf filter problems, i regulate it to weekend get out errand cars....my pilot and astro is used for everyday drivers....but by far my volvo is the most comfortable car i ever sat in...

[@trevorockwell8764]

The cracked block is why the 2.3l in the 850 is better

[@maxinhofco5974]

Tbh $45.000 for a gigantic station wagon with all interior options is an amazing price! Look at Mercedes and their interior quality on the $50-70k C and E Classes…. Volvos have some nice quality in comparison. Plus the seats - sometimes - still after 200k miles look very well for their wear!

[@billdejong4148]

The Active 4C Suspension on my V70R 2004 - why does the SCM cost so much??

[@Veldkamp88]

I love these cars. I also see NJ plates. I'm in NJ in Brick. Let's rip this around!

[@christophergardner5823]

I’m looking for that wheel setup. What kind of wheels?

[@legambaz]

Between the V70R And the M3, in your opinion, which on is more fun to drive? What one is faster? Which on handles better? Just like to hear your opinion.

[@thor294]

So just bolt ons requires internal engine mods?

[@joshuasaran7227]

I cracked two 2.5Ts. Both completely stock. For some reason I kept her stock for 10 years.

[@lebojay]

Was the previous generation 850/V70 better quality?

[@Jg02468]

V70R for sure. Thinking of getting one for my next car. Coming from a civic si

[@arnepielhoff8073]

Sorry but whit the poor quality, I disagree, maybe the owner befor u didn't treat it right... But the leather ok it's black.. On my 2005 v70 whit 300tkm is in perfect condition.. No rust on the body at all, and the overall quality is much better then any other high price cars out there!

[@stranotech1]

What are you taking about. The paint quality is excellent

[@ShiftingLanes]

As a HUGE paint nerd, this gen Volvo paint is not as good as other OEM grades from Volvo. It is, without a doubt, not excellent at all.

[@iandelgado8260]

Aloha , I got a Volvo 2001 v70. Has some cosmetic detail inside, I have a change to get the same model v70 BUT 2002 for parts, Do you think I can use parts of that one? I wait for your answer. Thank you for your videos.

[@j.b.9581]

Hi S.L., does the 2004 Volvo XC70 engine have the same thin cylinder walls? (I think that it does). And isn't that an all aluminum engine? (Does seem like bad planning . . .) This is my first Volvo and I have had it just over a month. Thank you!

[@posterestantejames]

Only the R-motors were bored out. Normal 2.5T are just fine.

[@gcrauwels941]

VR all day long. Yeah, they have their issues, like the school bus turning radius, but they get some when you poke the pedal.

[@237323731]

I have a 2006 V70 with 110,000 miles on it and other than a wide turning radius nothing else is wrong with it. The interior is in excellent condition, the electronics all work and I have replaced a few parts here and there but nothing else that’s major. It’s not as fast as yours but I didn’t buy it to get tickets. I also own three 2006 XC90’s and only one is having seat cover problem but that can be solved easy enough. I’m in my late 70’s and I will probably never sell any of them. Oh, I also have a 1986 BMW 3 series coupe that I’m going to restore. I love my Volvo’s.

[@8pilgrim]

How much $ to sleeve my ‘05 XC70 (102k) AND my ‘06 S60T (206k) ?

[@simonhansen1748]

I have a V 70 XC built in 5/2000, I had to replace the strut tower bearings, and a passenger door speaker. The parts car I bought the replacement speaker from was built maybe a year later, and the Ford ownership of Volvo already showed. The 8 inch speaker was instead a 6 inch AC-Delco with an adapter frame to fit the Volvo door. I imagine anything plastic was re-done by Ford in typical Ford quality, mine is also not jacked-up with lots of black fender trim like the later Cross-Countries. One thing the newer coupe at the wrecker has is a twin-turbo, I kind of wish I had that, but overall I like my car a lot. I bought a mint condition 1990 Civic 4- door, red with black interior. I will mod the Honda and enjoy the Volvo as-is, ( well, I did put rims and tires on the V-70 ), and I pulled the motor from my Honda yesterday, upon inspection all it needed was a head gasket, but at 145,000 miles the Honda looks good like it was owned by someone who cleaned it obsessively and maintained it like a non-mechanic, which was appealing as it is 100% stock down to 13 inch steel wheels, and it came with a spare engine that I am going to now install, then take my time building the low miles original engine before shoving it back in. Yes, it's going to waste a bit of time, but I need two cars all the time, I live on an island and the ferry is cheaper if I walk on. So the Volvo I drive in the big world because it's safe, the Honda is a motorcycle with a roof and a heater as far as I care.

[@petergouldbourn2312]

I have just one thing I love about your wagon ; it’s utterly bloody brilliant. Pete 🇬🇧

[@MrMe94]

2.5l and 2.4l engines both have 83mm bore. They are both as "bad", they "only" take 80hp per cylinder RELIABLY. Only 2.0l and 2.3l enginer are bored to 81mm, they can take much more power. So if youre thinking to modify ur volvo to BMW M3 killer, buy block with 81mm bore. And its still smart move to shim that block, it only costs like 20bucks. 2.3l or T5 blocks have been rising in value, but 2.0l is same block only with shorter stroke. Those 2.0l "italianT5" blocks are somehow much cheaper. And usually they have lower miles.

[@DailyDriver.]

I’ve heard some people swap in the 2.3 or the 2.4 blocks into these cars. Is that something that you’d recommend for someone who wants one of these cars but doesn’t wanna have to worry and still would like to make some kind of power? Also are all the manuals awD?

[@grantserrels2093]

How much money does it take to build what you have? Just curious

[@devia1988]

That's some badass car my dude. Love it.

[@kenyatta932]

All the manufacturers today are intentionally Installing faulty parts on vehicles so as to keep the consumer in that state of mind to continue spending. My issue is why charge so much for vehicles that are not worth the price

[@michelangelothegreat6183]

You just gotta love your car till the end… I said till the end… lol. My first car was a standard v70 and sold at 250k… it’s was a mess but loved it. Highly agree W #5

[@rottierood6163]

I have a normale V70 2.4 5 cilindres.No problems at all!!!!! Nothing about that.Its a great car!!!! V70 from 2003 with 256,000 kilometres on the clock

[@philsarkol341]

I would buy a 90's volvo..pre-ford era..if I could..

[@lesserlogic9977]

Relatable

[@charleshultquist9233]

I had a really nice 1998 945 FTT German spec but someone stole it this past March. I needed a replacement immediately so I couldn't wait around to find another one like it. There are tons of used V70s so I had to settle for one. I prefer rear wheel drive but I'm gradually getting used to the V70.

[@Zapping5]

I dont have a v70r but I do have a v70 and I love it! 170,000 miles and still going

[@CRatcliffe]

Some people have cylinder wall issues then you get people on swedespeed who make 550+ whp and have no issues haha . Per the window sticker on mine it was 49k So stupidly finicky. I'm hoping mine will continue to hold up.

[@Honeypot-x9s]

Usually weird things like this come down to factory where car was built, personal experiance I have a a couple Volvo’s built in Sweden absolutely most robust reliable things ever. I have a 300,000 miles on my daily driver XC70 and I beat the hell out of it and never give info me issues but have an XC60 as well that was built in Belgium and it’s sadly been expensive to maintain and it’s my GF’s daily car and she is far more gentle driver but still has its quirks that are expensive. like good example, part of rear suspension on both sides is rusting out in critical areas.. it’s a newer model than my XC70 and less miles... like less than 1/3 mileage and has odd quality issues. Also issue with the XC60’s T6 engine where it’s almost perfect but it somehow looses a quart of oil to..who knows where.. Volvo inspected it and found no leaks, not burning it and verified the oddity where after oil change with correct volume the dipstick and computer both agree it’s perfect and stays that way for a while then 200-500 miles later quart goes missing and adding a quart back and it stays exactly where it should for rest of oil interval. I have same engine on my XC70 and honestly never been an issue. I heard other people mention similar theories too and I know that it’s a pride thing for them in Sweden so probably do everything best they can vs other plant locations they probably a bit more sloppy and “that’ll do” for everything.

[@MichaelSmith-mb1gm]

I love my 04' XC70. I hope that one day my son will drive it. He's only 19 months old. I reeeeeally have to take care of it. Hahaha!

[@jaynesamuel-walker3284]

In August 2019, I cracked the cylinder walls on my unmodified 2007 V70R with ~75,765 miles on the clock 😢

[@coreygrace4856]

Im so glad we don't have vehicle inspections in ky.

[@morstyrannis1951]

A related question - the third brake light in the spoiler. Are the lights regular bulbs or LEDs?

[@mrscootscoot662]

I love the V70R more than almost any car....but an e90 M3 with a supercharger? That's gotta be top 5 dream car status. I'd take the M3 honestly!

[@johnramsey1554]

Enjoy engine rebuilds.

[@mrscootscoot662]

@@johnramsey1554 If I had the money for an e90 M3 to begin with I'd be fine with a few extra engines xD

[@kieranmorley2833]

Dude the turning radius sucks so bad… I have an 09 s60 and live in the city and gheez!!! I almost got hit by a new xc90 the other day it’s definitely the worst part about them

[@robertask9027]

This wheels are so sick! What the brand is it?

[@abrahamhernandez4070]

I own a 2.5 t 07 and yes the turn radius is awful 😂 people think I don’t know how to drive but no bro give it a shot 😂

[@charleshultquist9233]

I just noticed the bogus mounting for american front license plate. That is bad design, Volvo should have thought of all possible plates. I have a V70 here in Sweden and of course the reg plates fit better.

[@alcraig1]

How did you get so much horsepower?

[@ShiftingLanes]

We had it built by the guys up at Rolling Motors in CT here in the US. Block is shimmed, Snabb intake, RS4 3.5" MAF, Snabb intercooler, turboback exhaust, k24/26 hybrid turbo, refinished and ported head, oil cooler, 800cc injectors, custom tune to 20 psi with room for improvement.

[@charleshultquist9233]

@@ShiftingLanes Isn't that over the limit for what the stock clutch and transmission can handle?

[@Quackshot47]

pretty much anything plastic from front to back inside i hear slight rattling which is somtimes anoying. but with the stereo on it wont be much heard. somtimes i just wanna rip all plastic off. .rest is fine as my v70n -07 has no rust on any fenders but only very slightly on some places inside though.

[@x98334]

I have an 2007 V70 D5 with just over 205K miles on it , absolutely love the car but the turning radius is a big joke for sure.

[@thomasj5722]

That car is amazing, they are going to become collectables soon

[@RobertSanLuis]

do all Volvo 5 cylinder motors need to be shimmed??

[@dain4160]

Looking at one with 150k miles? Is that high for these cars?

[@Turn0vers]

Do you guys live in PDX? I know Gregson is from NJ. But a ton of your content is in my hometown area and has me highly intrigued to many things and businesses in the area.

[@Turn0vers]

Also, I’m planning on looking at an ‘06 S60R with very good mileage. What’s a list of things I should inspect? I’m very unfamiliar to the Swedish fish gang. So I’ve heard is the Bushings, PCV, rear bearings in the drive shaft are some common things.

[@paulsheehan2998]

Do you get the D5 diesel in the US? It's would be good to see how much power you could get out of it.

[@johngrisanti6214]

Can you put Shims in a stock V70 2.5 T?