Which V70 AWD model?

[Jon101]

Hi,

I'm looking for a c.£5k V70 to use as a family car. Probably around 10k miles a year with everything from school run to family holidays. I'm thinking AWD may be the best all-rounder and am thinking a D5 would be the sensible choice but the R would be the fun choice. Must be an auto by the way for the missis.

Reliability, running costs and MPG are important, but so is a degree of fun and a bit of grunt. I've been thinking the D5 with a chip might be the best choice, but I'm totally new to Volvos and so would welcome any advice from those who've been down the same road.

Also interested to know the best places to buy such a car.

TIA.

[Jon101]

dazzalse said:

steer clear of the AWD as they are nothing but trouble on the V70

What's the issue with them? Thanks.

[Jon101]

Thanks. Sounds like it's back to the drawing board. Maybe FWD D5 and a remap....