Volvo Repair: Which Volvo Do you Recommend?, maintenance problems, best performance


Question
I originally wanted to buy a BMW but I've heard it would be costly to get any maintenance done.  Now I'm looking at Volvo's.  I want a Volvo 2000 or younger maybe the S60 depending on the price. I want to stay under 15K. Can you tell me which year and model you would recommend with the least amount of maintenance problems and the best performance? I drive alot so it has to last. Any info would be greatly appreciated!  Thanks Ri

Answer
for 15 k you can buy  either r model or t5   from 2001-2003 you can get v70 or s60 5 cylinder turbo r models have around 300hp and t5 260 hp very nice and no problems so long you do the maintenance and  under 15k t5 or  r model will have more than 75000 miles for that money but also hard to find i have s60 t5  2001  with 129000 miles  very nice  if you from chicago i sale my car  for $9100