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My turn, finally.
Currently drive a company Ford Ranger. A change of role means more desk time and less travel. I have to give the Ranger back (boo).
I had a tricky combo of a large caravan, large dog, and 15p a mile, plus Covid prices. After some thought, I have settled on an XC70, which is reasonably well equipped, refined, and reasonably economical on a run. 4wd is a bonus for caravan sites and accessing trick sites for work.
I'm not sure about the colour. I think I like it! Drives very nicely, has a good stereo and radar cruise. Not ULEZ exempt which may become a pain, but ultimately I'm more likely to go in for work so will claim any tolls back. Car did 47MPG on the way home which I'm happy with. Satnav took me straight into a closed road, ended up with a bit of off-road work, where it performed quite well, before being chucked straight into a tip run.
Hopefully will prove to be a good car! Few bits to do to make me happy, but a well-kept 50k car is a good starting base.
Currently drive a company Ford Ranger. A change of role means more desk time and less travel. I have to give the Ranger back (boo).
I had a tricky combo of a large caravan, large dog, and 15p a mile, plus Covid prices. After some thought, I have settled on an XC70, which is reasonably well equipped, refined, and reasonably economical on a run. 4wd is a bonus for caravan sites and accessing trick sites for work.
I'm not sure about the colour. I think I like it! Drives very nicely, has a good stereo and radar cruise. Not ULEZ exempt which may become a pain, but ultimately I'm more likely to go in for work so will claim any tolls back. Car did 47MPG on the way home which I'm happy with. Satnav took me straight into a closed road, ended up with a bit of off-road work, where it performed quite well, before being chucked straight into a tip run.
Hopefully will prove to be a good car! Few bits to do to make me happy, but a well-kept 50k car is a good starting base.
AJB88 said:
Looks good that, whats the Polestar file produce power wise?
Not a great deal different, although it's hard to know without having driven the normal D5 how much difference is in the real world.Performance
Power & Torque Mid-Range max starting from rpm shown.
Original: 440
Optimised: 470
Power Peak (hp)
Original: 215
Optimised: 230
Power Peak (kW)
Original: 158
Optimised: 169
Power Peak (rpm)
Original: 4000
Optimised: 4000
Torque (Nm)
Original: 440
Optimised: 470
Torque Peak (rpm)
Original: 1500-3000
Optimised: 1750-2250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)
Original: 8.3
Optimised: 8.1
Nice car, but of course I am bias and your one is a good colour. We have a 2014 black one which while is not my favorite colour had the specification I was after. We have had it 2.5 years and 20,000 miles so not much use really but it has been a good family car.
How on earth did you get MPG into the 40's! our long term average is 34.34 MPG for a mix of short town work and long drives to family. Best fill to fill MPG was 39.8 MPG.
Hope the issues are nothing to serious and enjoy the XC70.
How on earth did you get MPG into the 40's! our long term average is 34.34 MPG for a mix of short town work and long drives to family. Best fill to fill MPG was 39.8 MPG.
Hope the issues are nothing to serious and enjoy the XC70.
bracken78 said:
Nice car, but of course I am bias and your one is a good colour. We have a 2014 black one which while is not my favorite colour had the specification I was after. We have had it 2.5 years and 20,000 miles so not much use really but it has been a good family car.
How on earth did you get MPG into the 40's! our long term average is 34.34 MPG for a mix of short town work and long drives to family. Best fill to fill MPG was 39.8 MPG.
Hope the issues are nothing to serious and enjoy the XC70.
I'm a slow driver noways Issues are minor. If I have to sort them out myself I will, but not giving up that easily!How on earth did you get MPG into the 40's! our long term average is 34.34 MPG for a mix of short town work and long drives to family. Best fill to fill MPG was 39.8 MPG.
Hope the issues are nothing to serious and enjoy the XC70.
LFB531 said:
Snap and excellent choice!
You can update sat nav via Volvo web site foc if you need to.
Just re-shod ours, Pirelli Verde M&S, £505 for the four fitted, not as scary as expected.
Good luck!
On 17's? I got a pair of the Verde all seasons for £210 fitted but appreciate huge regional variations on tyre prices for some reason!You can update sat nav via Volvo web site foc if you need to.
Just re-shod ours, Pirelli Verde M&S, £505 for the four fitted, not as scary as expected.
Good luck!
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