What is the most dependable model of Volvo Wagon to buy between 1997-2002?

Question

Average mpg, required maintenance?

Answer 1

Buy a 2002 Volvo V70 Crosscountry, that was a very dependable and popular Volvo in that timeline, they are also very safe

Answer 2

I have a 960 & it's great. it has 181000 miles & is still going strong.

Whatever you buy, have it checked out first.

Answer 3

97 850   or a 98 V70 dont get anything 99-02 they have that crappy etm they are covered under warrenty but thay suck lol the xc70 has awd problems thay sometimes need drive shafts

Answer 4

940/960 / S90 / V90 the last of the quality rear wheel drive cars. Unfortunately Volvo eventually bought into the disposable front wheel drive idea like most everyone else.  

Answer 5

I Would Buy A 2003+

I Had A 1999 XC70 Cross Country It was Great

When I Traded It In It Had 215k Mile. It Probably Got 19MPG  

(I Also Bought A Xc90 Now I Have An s80)

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