ditching the cutlass

[optimusprime 10+ year member]

sick of it its a never ending fight to keep the rust off the **** thing and the exhaust is being a *****. now i got an offer from a pal to buy a 98 volvo s70 white with black leather interior and a 120 amp alt or i can keep my beater for a little longer and save up for an astro van. what do you guys think

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[Falcons 5,000+ posts]

astro van ftw lol

 

[Epic0318 10+ year member]

safari ftw!!!

 

[E-Rock 10+ year member]

I wouldn't be caught dead driving an Astro van. But it depends on what you want to do with the vehicle. I would pick the Volvo especially for gas savings unless you want tons of room for a huge system.

 

[optimusprime 10+ year member]

astro van has bad gas mileage but lots of space and easy to mod

volvo has good gas milage alot less space but can easily be modded to have a double din HU and is already set up for 6-8 speakers stock.

its a tough choice

 

[E-Rock 10+ year member]

My buddy had a Volvo (i think S70) and it got pretty loud, they are good cars. Can't go wrong with Scandinavian.

Where I'm form the only people that drive Astro vans are... let's just call them Raiders fans.

 

[Sleeklsc 5,000+ posts]

I wouldn't be caught dead driving an Astro van.

x2..If you want the astro van just to get loud I think that's pretty retarded. If anything, i'd get the Volvo as a dd and buy a astro later as a fun, loud project.

I vote Volvo. Which trim level?

 

[05trailblazer 10+ year member]

go with a chevy venture looks nice i guess its a 6 cyl 3.4\3.1 good on gas plenty of space bruh!!

 

[thevic24 5,000+ posts]

Here is a list of TSB's for just the motor's in the S70...

Number

Date Title TJ21507 09/30/2009 Engine - Pressure Washing Precautions 2210050 04/01/2004 Engine - Piston Ring Replacement 2210052 01/01/2004 Engine - Cylinder Block Seal Plug Installation TNN21-17 10/15/2002 Engine - Rear Main Seal Replacement 2210025 12/01/1999 Cylinder Head - Replacing 2210023 10/01/1999 Oil Pump - Oil Leak 2210015 06/01/1999 Mechanical Camshaft Belt Tensioner - Adjusting 2210014 06/01/1999 Oil Pan - Leak From One or More Screws 2210009 10/01/1998 Engine Valve Train - New Tappets 221842 09/01/1998 Compression Test - Amended 2280001 05/01/1998 Spark Plugs - New Improved 2210004 05/01/1998 Connecting Rod Cap - Revised Screws 2210008 12/01/1997 Tools - Removing Camshafts 4430002 11/01/1997 Lifting Beam Measurement - 320 mm (12.6 in)

 

[thevic24 5,000+ posts]

and for the drivetrain...

All Technical Service Bulletins Information Number

Date Title TJ19495 09/11/2009 A/T - Cooler/Line Flushing Information TJ16773 01/23/2009 Transmission/Drivetrain - Lubricants And Fluids TJ16724 10/08/2008 A/T - Coolant Contamination Information TNN40-04 10/13/2005 A/T, M/T, AWD - Approved Lubricants 4430029 05/01/2000 A/T - Hard Lockup Engagement/Disengagement 7770004 03/01/2000 Drive Shaft Nut - Updated Part 4430011 07/01/1999 A/T Final Drive - Whining Sound Heard at 25-40 MPH 4410004 07/01/1999 Clutch Pedal - Revised Auxiliary Spring 4410006 03/01/1999 Campaign - Decrease In Clutch Efficiency 4430012 02/01/1999 Rear Transmission Cover - Inspect Before Replacement 4430002 11/01/1997 Lifting Beam Measurement - 320 mm (12.6 in) 443822 10/01/1997 A/T, M/T, Clutch - Changing Text In Service Manual 443819 06/01/1997 M/T - Road Test

 

[thevic24 5,000+ posts]

and the list of recall's, if you get it then check to see if these have been taken care of. If not, they will do the recall's for you for free..

Safety Information Number

Date Title NHTSA04V504000 10/18/2004 Recall 04V504000: Headlamp Switch Replacement 08111 01/10/2003 Recall - Trailer Hitch Defect 3350012 03/01/2001 Recall - Front Signal Bulb and Socket Replacement NHTSA00V405000 12/01/2000 Recall 00V405000: Front Turn Signal Malfunction 8816 09/01/1999 Recall - SRS Passenger Bag 8880016 09/01/1999 Recall - Passenger Air Bag Ground NHTSA99V236000 08/23/1999 Recall 99V236000: Inadvertant Air Bag Deployment NHTSA99V235000 08/23/1999 Recall 99V235000: Headlamp Switch Malfunction

 

[Sleeklsc 5,000+ posts]

Holy banana's........

 

[thevic24 5,000+ posts]

Holy banana's........

There are A LOT more but I figure these are the most important, specially the recalls.

 

[thevic24 5,000+ posts]

I personally like the one about the "Inadvertand air bag deployment" recall....

Bad grounds that set off the air bag whenever.......usually at the worst possible time....

Back in Tampa, there was a Volvo dealer across the street from my dealer. I seen a few different Volvo's come in for this and actually

seen one go off while a tech was working on the nav system.

 

[optimusprime 10+ year member]

x2..If you want the astro van just to get loud I think that's pretty retarded. If anything, i'd get the Volvo as a dd and buy a astro later as a fun, loud project.
I vote Volvo. Which trim level?

its a gle i believe. the astro van would also be about functionality. it would be nice to have the space to transport large things without borrowing or renting a truck or van. but i do love volvos ever since my late 80's volvo destroyed some assholes scion when he gave me a breakjob while flipping me off and my car literally only needed a little light buffing i have just felt very safe in them.