Ok for $1000 I bought a 2003 Volvo xc70 with big tires and a loud exhaust. The front struts were ruined by the genius that cut them with a torch but the Tow company had a 04 Volvo s80 I robbed the struts off it and now need to replace the rear bushings I should have that done tomorrow.
Ok my questionsss are the exhaust was professionally welded most likely by the same guy who cut the suspension and the cat is well not on the car and the sensor is just zip tied up out the way what problems would I look for because of this.
2nd Did I make a bad choice it's an 03 with 156k miles and seems to run fine I got it for mainly getting to and from work. And yes I removed the big tires and now has stock size.
My brother has an 02 xc70 that we picked up with 140k miles about a year and a half ago and it runs fine with its' 5 cylinders.
So far we have replaced the alternator and some spark plugs stuff.
It had a misfire in the engine because of bad spark plugs caps but those were easily fixed and I actually drove it 2 hours on a misfiring engine (not recommended).
They are very reliable and good on gas.. take care of it and change your fluids, filters, and whatever else breaks and it will take care of you.
Also don't worry about the exhaust unless you need to pass emissions where you live.
They are solid and safe cars.
A bit gas hogs since they are heavy but if they were taken care of, they can last.
