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Purchased my first Volvo. I live in Australia in NSW. Scored a 2003 Volvo XC70 Cross Country 2.4 turbo B5244T3 on 98 Premium. Car had 201,000 klms, one owner in mint condition full sevice history. Loving the car. So well built, goes quick. Drives great, fuel economy awesome. Getting 9.1 klms to a litre at 110/115 on highway. Even better at night in the cool. Car does 240 klms (150mph) on a middle of no where test at night. Just a great car. Had Ford wagons all my life. Australian built 4 litre straight 6 wagons are world class n if u have ever driven a BA BF wagon u would know a great wagon at 190kw that can pull 2 tonnes with 5 adults on board plus 600kg in the back n still get to 200 klms p hour quick. So comparing the wagons, this Volvo is a very different wagon but up there in different ways. These Volvos are so well made with great features. Your site is great. Thanks for letting me join. I wanted to add some photos of the car but couldnt work out how to. Also, am going to buy a 2005 (2nd series) XC70 AWD turbo wagon to do up but with heavily modified motor n hoping for 250kw to 300kw. Wanting a 2005/2006 XC70 wagon caise i like the factory improved slightly nicer upgrade dash n exterior bumper upgrades. So cheap to buy these wagons. I just did my full 200 k service. Easy n parts were v cheap from a German company on ebay that stocked OEM parts so cheap compared to local ripp off Volvo dealers. Did full timing kit n belt with water pump, all seals, Air filer n fuel filter n all new plugs n coil packs plus oil n gbox n diff servicing. Did every part that could be replaced as per the 200k factory service n i know its been done properly !! Will update with photos if i can. Prev Owner sold car because Volvo wanted almost $4800 Aust $ for the full service. I did labour n parts were apx $750 Aust $ for everything. It pays to do your research. Long live my Ovlov. Ovlov is my cars affectionate nickname (Volvo backwards) :)