Greetings,

I am looking at purchasing a 2004 XC70 with 48k. Everything on it is in
great shape. While test driving the little gem (the car was warmed up, dry
pavement, 60 degrees, and new tires), when I took it into a few 30mph
corners at about 35-40 , the steering seemed a little sloppy. It's
difficult to describe, but as I would enter the turn, the vehicle would
start to turn, but further into the turn, it seemed to slip for a moment.
It was subtle, but I could notice it. Another way to describe it would be
as if the steering was on a cog and chain, and the chain slipped a tooth.
Speaking to a mechanic, he suggested it could be something as simple as low
steering fluid (which he then commented would be odd in such a new vehicle).
I have never driven an AWD vehicle before, so I don't know if this is
normal.

Any suggestions/comments anyone could offer, it would be greatly
appreciated.

Dave