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carreauchompeur
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Max M4X WW
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52 months
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How was the fluid so bad if it had a new box a few years ago?
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A lex
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8,940 posts
103 months
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Ultimately i can only trust what the seller said - maybe the box was fitted earlier in its life....
Having said that the AW55 is notoriously hard on the fluid. Ive been out and about today and its really driving a different car.
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A lex
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timolloyd
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That's a lot of metal for 1k. Keep up the good work!
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jamiebae
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Those V70s are amazing value, miles cheaper than a 5er or E class of the same age and spec. I wanted an XC70 as my winter hack but couldn't find one and ended up with a CRV instead.
It looks like you got a great car for 1k, I'd happily drive that every day.
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A lex
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And, she is sold! Yip, im a bit gutted to be honest as I really liked this old bus. However.... Im pretty sure the engine was on the brink of s  tting itself in a major way. It had the onset of a PCV problem and it was beginning to blow oil out the dipstick and rear main seal. I think I could also detect a bit of rod knock or lifter noise in there too. The above, coupled with the fact I really, really need a diesel = time to get rid whilst I still can. It went this morning for €1500 - bought for €1150ish, had €400 of new tyres and a €250 gearbox refresh. So for 5 months and 6k miles motoring thats not too bad, not my best effort, but not bad  A diesel managing 40mpg combined is going to cut my monthly fuel bill from about €800 to €300 
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Mustard
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A lex
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Mustard said: Hi Mustard, indeed I noted that one thanks - however word from the beardists suggests a 530D isnt capable of much over 30mpg combined, and I really like to see 40-45. Its still 3 weeks til I am back in the UK for the next shed anyway - commuting in the Spider until then!
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Mustard
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A lex said: Mustard said: Hi Mustard, indeed I noted that one thanks - however word from the beardists suggests a 530D isnt capable of much over 30mpg combined, and I really like to see 40-45. Its still 3 weeks til I am back in the UK for the next shed anyway - commuting in the Spider until then! I'd say near 40 than 30 myself. Sounds like you need a v70 D5 strikes me as the best power / economy compromise
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A lex
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