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CARS AND ALL ABOUT CARS
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I started this channel as a means to showcase unique and interesting everyday cars that can be purchased as value cars. I will occasionally profile some interesting "value" luxury cars. My style is to review from a layman's perspective while also providing information based on my experience purchasing and repairing vehicles for personal use and for profit. Its cars & all about cars:)
Jaguar X308 XJ8 L 2003 daily driver. Good or bad?
The Jaguar X308 V8 produced between 1998 - 2003 is an impressive car but can it be driven daily at a reasonable cost? Watch the video and find out
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You should buy a Jaguar XJ8 X308...Classic masterpiece!
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This is the 2nd part of the 2024 review update
You should buy a Jaguar XJ8 X308...Classic masterpiece!
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This is a long-term update review of my 2003 Jaguar X308 XJ8
Toyota Avalon 2005 review Part 1
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My 2002 Highlander gave up on me at 273,000 which was surprising considering the reputation of these Gen 1 Highlander's. But we've decided on the Avalon as a replacement..... it's a 2005 model with quite some work needed which I discuss in the video
Volvo V70 titanium update
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So the Volvo V70 Titanium 2004 has been great! Unfortunately, I decided to sell it mainly because I have too many cars at the moment. I believe the Oil sensor problem has been taken care of. Besides that, this vehicle has been a peach to drive and is deceptively fast.
Volvo V70 2004 limited edition (Titanium) for sale
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Excellent condition with comprehensive Carfax service history located in Bowie Maryland
I bought a 2008 Volvo XC 70 AWD for $500!!
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Steal of the year?? Well, maybe not quite. I do think it's a good buy however
Totaled Volvo S70 SE for sale as parts or whole. Great car for an S70 project or just spare parts
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@carsandallaboutcars2939 Totaled S70 SE for sale. Great car for an S70 project. Most of the car is still intact save for the front end (Most damage to the Hood , front end driver's side). wheels are still intact as are tires, windshield, all interior components still working perfectly. This car was meticulously maintained with timing belt still having 40,000 miles left on the sticker.
Volvo V70 Titanium edition test drive after PCV test......more issues
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So I test drive the V70 Titanium after the PCV test and guess what! The oil warning light comes on saying STOP! Engine oil pressure low
Volvo V70 Titanium edition PCV crucial test! Fail or pass
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So I decided to do the very important PCV test. Actually, my first time doing it. I think the car passed......well most likely
Volvo V70 Very rare Titanium edition 2004 model review
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The Volvo V70 2.5 T "Titanium Package" had only 500 examples imported into the USA in 2004.
Volvo S70 GLT or S70 SE Non Turbo - which should I buy?
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Volvo S70 GLT or S70 SE Non Turbo - which should I buy?
What a rubbish waste of my time.
This Volvo looks just like mine. I have a 1998 S70. Currently it has 304,000 miles on it and I still drive it everyday. I do all my own maintenance. This is my third Volvo. They are so safe and reliable.
They absolutely are Gerald! Great cars especially the 1999-2000 models
It is highly unlikely to be with the original auto transmission. Even with Highway Miles doubt you would see 150k miles with the ZF5 speed autobox.
@@superchargedxjr I thought as much but this car came with some detailed history with no mention of a trans replacement. Are the ZF transmissions that bad? I know some models Audi's, Bmw's and Benz's have them. They appear fairly solid. It's also possible the prior owner maintained this trans fairly well. I plan on a drain & fill with Valvoline max import &. Lucas additive. Thanks for the info
Great car, great engine with a very faulty element - the throttle in the air intake system from Magnetti-Marelli, sooner or later it will cause many problems.
Ahh I see. Never knew that. Thanks for that update. Any remedy?
@@carsandallaboutcars2939 There are a few problems with this part. 1. The "potentiometer" contact tape is wearing out - it can be replaced with a "Contactless throttle body position sensor" Available without any problems. 2. Damage to electronics, mainly mechanical, consisting in lack of contact between connections (thin wires) embedded in the gel. 3. In case of high mileage and heavy dirt, the throttle shaft may seize.Similar problems occur in the twin throttle designs from Magnetti Marelli / Maserati and Lamborghini.
@@david-msr Ahhh! No wonder this seems to be a persistent issue in these models. Great cars though
@@david-msr I see! So the remedy is to replace/upgrade that part?
The 98 has the 4 speed trans, the 2000 has 5 speed auto trans. The 4 speeds are made by gm, and they suck pretty much. The 5 speeds are absolutely bulletproof as long as you use the correct Volvo atf and change at interval. These cars are great 2000-newer
Great info! No wonder, I see quite a few 98 models with bad transmissions. Also see a lot of early S80's with the 2.9 engine with bad transmissions
That button next to the sport mode is for turning on/off your cruise control. FYI, do not slam your hood shut. Just press it down for the click click and be happy. If the cable jumps outta its place you're in for a not so fun treat. A bump did mine. Needs a zip tie to hold it between the tangs. Good luck!
Thanks for that information 🙂. Could never figure that out. I will definitely no longer slam the hood shut. It just feels so solid when I close it. I'm changing my shocks/struts and mounts this week. Hoping for a smoother ride
I have the same car . I been restoring it . The car is Beautiful. 50k miles . Come on brudda blue mats ??? Get a matching color !
🤣🤣🤣...So right....Will get some other ones. What color do you recommend?
They're actually grey...They just look blue in the video
Very much leg room in the back! I worked for a Jag dealer back in 05 and this is my favorite style!
I agree. The XJ8 L has the extra leg room with the longer rear door's. Wish I had a chauffeur 😅
@@carsandallaboutcars2939 I had to go pick up a big wig for the dealer at the airport so they let me pick what I wanted to drive. Vanden Plas was in order 🤣
@@DaveWrightKB9MNM The UK Prime Minister's Office used to only use these models as the official car.
Beautiful car, I always loved that model. Very classy! I never had the stones to buy one.
Thanks! You can get a great deal on one these days if you look carefully
Have acquired a 98 glt and a 98 T5M, both are bulletproof, and the manual is a hoot (and rare I guess).
Wow! I just missed out on a very clean 1995 850 by a whisker. They go fast when good
Nice car 👍🇬🇧
I got a 1997 volvo 850 T5 turbo is next to the R only 110.567 miles on it best VOLVO 850 T5 I ever own drives like new very fast performance volvo hallo from VOLVO CARS SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA USA 🇺🇸
I had a 99 base model 5 speed. Picked it up for 1200 with 170k odo and drove it for 4 years. Absolutely incredible, dependable vehicle. Manual volvos are a rare find in the US so I was super lucky to find one for such a deal!
Extremely hard to find I agree. And when you do they are picked up fast. I think people are starting to realize how good these cars were/are. Thanks for commenting 🙂
@@carsandallaboutcars2939 I loved the little quirky problems it had, like the entire ignition just doing a 360 😂 I had to show a valet driver how to jiggle the steering wheel and the key to get it to catch
Still for sale?
Sold unfortunately. I regret it now. Beautiful car😢
Got my grandpas old s70 glt. It’s been in ditches and everything but it’s still kicking💪
I love the GLT's. Had one for a short while. Was very fast
It's all real wood. Hard to believe but it is. It has clear plastic over it.
That's interesting 🤔. Thanks for the update
Where did you get that seat cover?
Amazon!
Man, i thought this was a drag race. Hahaha would have been nice to see that
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I want to buy from Nigeria
Just retired my 2000 s70 awd. 296300 miles. The awd fuel pump replacement was the most expensive part of ownership. The rest I could replace.
Wow! I'm sure you miss that car
im about to go look at a s70 any thing i should look at any thing that breaks or needed fixing regularly it has 60k miles and 1 owner its like a gem but i still need to go see it so lets hope
@@_Shotox_ Sounds like a great buy! That's very low miles. Ask if the PCV valve has been serviced. If it's the 5-cylinder ask if the timing belt and water pump have been changed. Any receipts would help
Still got it ?
Nope
Прекрасная машина !!!!!!!!!
Thanks 😊
Volvo V70 2004 limited edition , very nice, friend
Thanks 😊
The first actually safe Volvo
I agree 💯
Cool car! For sale?
Yes it is
Buy either one. Very nice cars, and solid. I have owned '95 850 T5, '98 S70 T5, '05 V70 2.5T. Now I added a '14 XC70 Turbo. I changed the timing belt on my '98 for the very first time a week ago, at 72,000 miles. It had no cracks, but was a bit stiffer than new. I believe the recommendation was 90k miles or 10 years. Volvo's claims of lifetime tranny fluid are BUNK. My Indy mechanic warned me to change my V70 at 60k miles, or my tranny would likely fail. That happened to a lot of owners. 7 QUARTS OF OIL? Never! I don't know where you poured the other 1.5 quarts. 5.5 quarts is what they take.
That XC70 shows signs of being neglected. My wife still drives her 08 and looks pristine
I agree. Will do my best to bring it back to life 😊
Buy it
Okay 👌😊
My 99 turbo XC has a trans dip stick
The early S/V/V 70's where some of the greatest cars ever build. Makes sense they took the fantastic 850 and everything wrong with it got improved. Well except the turn radius
I totally agree with you. Very underappreciated in my opinion. You are right about the turning radius
What English is Gat??? Not Get, orGot not Gotten, Getten or Gat....
You may have selected by the time you see this, but: The SE is one of the last ones made. Production of the S70 ended in 2000, with the S60 taking over in 2001. The GLT does have the light pressure turbo, which is fun, but thirsty and will need maintenance when aged. Even though the 98 does not have the side-marker turn signals, you can add them as the hole is behind the “Volvo” emblem on both sides. The kit is easy and available from IPD for a good price. Both are 20 valve engines. The GLT has the older cover from when used on the 850. 850s in other markets could come in either 10- or 20-valves, hence the reason the cover tells which one (USA only got 20-valves). On both cars, the transmission dipstick is there, it’s just hidden. There’s generally no reason to change the fluid as that has historically led to bad things on the 850s. Change the filter if it bothers you, but do NOT have the transmission flushed. You’ve been warned 😂 Also the GLT has a 4-speed auto while the SE has a 5-speed auto. The GLT has a traditional throttle body while the SE is the more modern “drive-by-wire.” Note the absence of the throttle cable on the SE. The service light is on a timer. Thats no issue. The “Check Engine” light is the one to be concerned about. Both are great cars, but there are more differences than you think. Personally I like the SE because it’s kind of cool knowing you have one of the last ones off the assembly line and because the fuel-injection & emissions systems are the most advanced available on that vehicle - a lot of which are still in use. The GLT has a lot of “carryovers” from the 96 850 GLT (as the big news in 98 was the brand new S80) and uses the older systems that are becoming harder to find parts for.
Fantastic information! Thanks for your invaluable input. So, yes I have since unfortunately had a pretty bad crash with the SE which was very unfortunate as that vehicle was one of the cleanest surviving S70s. I got a V70 2004 Titanium edition (Have a video on that) and more recently a 2008 XC 70 (also in a video). I'm planning on keeping the V70 with the 2.5 although the XC70 with the 3.2 is sooooo smooth. Would love to have your take on these two. Thanks again 😊
Potentially 2 engine replacements. I'm curious to find out how you end up. My suggestion is not to cut any corners to save money because it will only end up costing you or someone more in the end. I've never owned one of these. The research I've done shows that some people love them, and some hate them on the subject of reliability. Like any car, you have to do the maintenance. The V70 and XC70 have undergone major changes through the years. There have been 4, 5, and 6 cylinder engines. Both gas and diesel. I assume the changes in ownership of Volvo had a lot to do with that. Now, they've both been replaced with the V90 and V90 Cross country. The wagon platform is not as popular here, but in Europe, pick-ups are not a thing. Wagins are very popular there. All my colleagues in Europe have them. I'm seriously considering getting a used V70 or XC70, I just need to find the most reliable year. Also, one that was cared for and garage kept. I know, I'm probably looking for a unicorn, but they do indeed exist.
You may be right to be regarding 2 engine replacements to be honest. .Lovely vehicles though. The inline 3.2 6 cylinder on the 2008 has a fairly good reputation for reliability per Volvo enthusiasts. I think they're worth saving. Hope I'm right. Thanks
I hope you are right also. 2 engine replacements is the worst case as you eluded to in the video. I'm assuming the head gasket went bad for a reason. Perhaps a warped head or lack of maintenance. I think low oil pressure could have been caused by a bad PVC value that got overlooked. Any who...good luck! Please post your result!
Definitely.....I really like the 2004 V70 era ...very true to Volvo. I did the PCV test with the glove in a different video and it sorta passed :)... I will take it step by step with each car and post updates. I also have a Jaguar XJ8 (seen in the background) with overheating issues. What would we do without these older cars :)@@wstevenson2004
I've had a 2000 S70 140hp, and a 1998 V70 2,5 and I now have a S70 2.4t. The S70 2,4T is the perfect compromise for mileage unless you want more power. The late 99 to 00 have the ETS (Electronic throttle sensor) that are keen to fail which can render your car unusable suddenly. Volvo changed the faulty ones on S/V70 from 99-04 on good will if you wanted to in the beginning of the 2000's.
And my 2.4T is perfect because the 2.5T had what you call turbo lag, was really quick however but the 2.4T gives you the power from lower RPM's.
I totally agree with you. Driving a more recent V70 2.5T I do notice some Turbo lag. I did find the 2000 S70 140HP surprisingly sprightly if not fast and honestly less troublesome@@nov2263
@@carsandallaboutcars2939 Yeah I read somewhere 140hp has more torque than the 170hp?
@@carsandallaboutcars2939 Definitely felt faster 0-60 than any 170hp I've driven
Correct, the Electronic Throttles were made by an Italian subsidiary company of Fiat and were defective. Volvo extended the warranty on them to 100,000 miles. For cars past 100k there are rebuild kits that can be purchased (soldering ability required to rebuild) or they can be sent to a Canadian company called Xemodex that rebuilds them for $500.
If you had to choose: 06 TL w/ 6MT or an ‘06 Accord Sedan V6w/ 6MT? New to Honda. Can’t decide which would be the better buy.
The TL has brembo brakes, Limited slip differential, and suspension upgrades...i dont believe the accord has those. I like to think of the manual tl as an accord si... So i would go TL, and i have one
I would even take the manual base over the automatic type s... Of course the manual type s is the holy grail... But good luck finding one
Appreciate it. Just picked an 05 TL, 6MT. Man… these are GREAT cars for the money👍
@@thubb6 there is no better combination of looks, reliability, power, suspension performance upgrades, without murdering you at the gas pump...at least at the manual TL price point. Yes fwd kinda sucks, but its fine for a daily, and fwd with an lsd helps in the rain and snow compared to rwd. I would definitely recommend putting top tier all season performance tires on there, is not summer tires. Its worth the extra money for the driving dynamics... I keep michelin ps4 all seasons on mine
@@marcjones744 Man.. you’re right on time with this. I couldn’t decide between Michelin summers or all seasons. I like the idea of traction during the “cruising” months, but having a good balance year round isn’t a bad idea at all. I may go with the PS4 AS now👍👍
my old s70 i got for 45 dollars was really nice although it was not drivable on a physical and legal standpoint, but still fun to own for those 2 moonths. fun fact: i scrapped mine 1 day before you posted this video
Wow! $45 Dollars. Thats incredible!
@@carsandallaboutcars2939 yeah but it was a shitbox and the gearbox grinded to hell on the way to the recycling
Looks like your VVT cams are leaking get it replaces they leak over time, The cam timing case is seeping oil.New vvt cam hubs and seals are needed.
Thanks Brother.....I appreciate the advice. I will do exactly that
The oil thing is a real deadtrap to your engine. It cost me my engine. Its the oilpomp O ring. You have to hury. No joke!
Thanks so much!! So I'm thinking just replace the oil pump entirely? I'd hate to lose the engine on this. Thanks again
@@carsandallaboutcars2939 Sure no problem. It is the pickuptube O ring that is the problem on this engine. I was to late. But i learned from it😅
Beautiful car and good video. Greetings from Sweden 👍
Thanks! Sweden is a beautiful country
@@carsandallaboutcars2939 Thank you🙌
Turbos are more fun but use more fuel
I love the GLT Turbo
Unfortunately this beautiful example got totaled a few weeks ago. I walked away from the crash without a scratch. These are truly the safest cars on the road
Glad you are ok
@@jonredd650 Yes I am.. Thanks 👍
Anyone had any experience with the oil pressure warning ⚠️?
Quanti pezzi di ricambio per il mio v70 97
In Italia il glt era la 850 da 143 cv. La 70 era aspirato da 126 cv ovvero il motore gle del 850. Turbo della 70 T dà 180cv. Il 70t5 da 220 cv
Cars are like guns,all good till some idiot gets hold of it.
Hey you can't park there
Safest car on the road to date is the Ford explorer with a 98% survivability rate.
Old volvos are the only old cars that are safe. Some of those late 80s cars are killers. My cars safety feature is the steering wheel has some flex 😂
I walked away from this wreck without a scratch! Yes, the S70 is a very safe vehicle
In Sweden, the Glt does not have a turbo. The Glt has the same engine as the 850 basically with a distributor cap with ignition cables. Medans se has 5 ignition coils and electronic throttle body. The sensitive on se Are the ignition coils and the throttle body
Very interesting. Which models have the turbo in Sweden?
Ahh! Interesting
@@taxmanabii We have 2.5t and t5 and the R model which has turbo and diesel has turbo as well.
Medans 😂 nice🇸🇪