RE: Shed of the Week | Volvo V70
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Test drove a 2.4 20v (170hp) exactly a year ago when I was looking for a sub 1k car to last me a few months. It had over 170k on it but you couldn't tell, seemed well built but my God it was so gutless.
I wasn't expecting it to be quick but it was so slow I couldn't bring myself to buy it, so can't imagine what the 140hp model is like.
I wasn't expecting it to be quick but it was so slow I couldn't bring myself to buy it, so can't imagine what the 140hp model is like.
Touch wood...... and I shouldn’t tempt fate..... but I almost wish my current shed would catastrophically explode in order to allow the procurement of a new Volvo shed such as this. Something about them. But as the law of shedding says you can only get a new shed when the old one goes bang, I fear that the Mundano Titty X will be around for a while yet.
And I only buy known sheds from upgrading friends and neighbours. Sadly none of them have one of these.
And I only buy known sheds from upgrading friends and neighbours. Sadly none of them have one of these.
Had a 2001 v70 t5 manual great quick car had a remap exhaust and filter. Sold it on at 260,000 miles and still strong.
Now got a 2002 s60 manual only 90,000 miles and mint.
only cost me £850 a year ago put a Jetex exhaust and filter on plus a remap and it really goes with around 300bhp
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Now got a 2002 s60 manual only 90,000 miles and mint.
only cost me £850 a year ago put a Jetex exhaust and filter on plus a remap and it really goes with around 300bhp
best model 163hp . D5 . manual Estate Sport.latest you can find before DPF . comes with premium sound and an interior that matches any top prestige car today .fantastic old volvo build quality ,apart from the laughably ineffective hand/jokebrake . combined with great fuel economy . i fitted bilstein suspension to mine and its the best handling estate i`ve owned .problem ,as always , try finding one : at any money .I often leave my Impreza Turbo and 993 in the garage and have great fun with the torque the V70 delivers . its also cheap on insurance and sips fuel . highly recommended .
Edited by mikgti on Saturday 15th June 16:41
I really rate these, I had a 2004 T5 that was indestructible, had a decent turn of speed, always looked great, and took everything we could throw at it. Both NASP petrol models are hopelessly slow and use just as much fuel as the far superior 2.5 LPT and T5 models; the sensible choice is the LPT as it has much better low down torque and as much power as you sensibly need.
As others have said the D5s are good if you need the economy, but the turbo 5 pot petrols really are excellent. The later 185bhp D5 has always seemed a much more enjoyable engine to use than the older models and the DPF system is as reliable as they get, so don't rule those out.
As others have said the D5s are good if you need the economy, but the turbo 5 pot petrols really are excellent. The later 185bhp D5 has always seemed a much more enjoyable engine to use than the older models and the DPF system is as reliable as they get, so don't rule those out.
Wonderful things. We have a 2006 2.4D SE Lux. I paid a pretty penny for it in 2017, but we believe its an ex press car as its got just about every extra on it. Bought on 164K, now on 186K. Its had a new rear brake, transmission oil change and regular servicing. We love it and its staying, even when we don't need to cart a three year's old ensemble everywhere anymore.
Those seats.........
Those seats.........
When the lease expired on my company 330e last year, I decided to look for a V70 for the daily commute.
I ended up with a 2006 2.0T that was for sale locally, and with only 85k on the clock.
Although there weren’t any issues with the suspension, I fitted a set of Eibach springs and Bilstein B4 dampers to firm it up a little.
It has the older 5 speed auto box, but judging by the colour of the oil, it had been changed at some point.
I find the car to be so comfortable, and makes every journey stress free. The stereo is excellent, and the sun roof is a welcome bonus.
My wife has a 335d Touring, but given the option, I instinctively pick up the keys for the Volvo
It’s just served us well on a 2k mile jaunt around France, which for the return leg was loaded to the hilt with items acquired at brocantes.
My hope is that it will be a long term faithful companion that will run to the 300k+ miles you often see in the classifieds. In fact, the sheer number of high milers advertised reinforced my decision to go for a V70.
Re the shed at the dealers. I used to work for them when they also had a Renault agency, which may explain the odd Renault wheel trim on the rear. Their used car preparation is usually spot on, and my late father bought a number of cars from them over the years.
I ended up with a 2006 2.0T that was for sale locally, and with only 85k on the clock.
Although there weren’t any issues with the suspension, I fitted a set of Eibach springs and Bilstein B4 dampers to firm it up a little.
It has the older 5 speed auto box, but judging by the colour of the oil, it had been changed at some point.
I find the car to be so comfortable, and makes every journey stress free. The stereo is excellent, and the sun roof is a welcome bonus.
My wife has a 335d Touring, but given the option, I instinctively pick up the keys for the Volvo
It’s just served us well on a 2k mile jaunt around France, which for the return leg was loaded to the hilt with items acquired at brocantes.
My hope is that it will be a long term faithful companion that will run to the 300k+ miles you often see in the classifieds. In fact, the sheer number of high milers advertised reinforced my decision to go for a V70.
Re the shed at the dealers. I used to work for them when they also had a Renault agency, which may explain the odd Renault wheel trim on the rear. Their used car preparation is usually spot on, and my late father bought a number of cars from them over the years.
MattCharlton91 said:
I had an S60 2.5t. I reckon the most comfy car I've ever had, went really well, made a lovely noise and had all the kit you'd be likely to want. But my god it enjoyed unleaded. 22mpg at best, 29mpg on a run.
My XC70 with the 2.4T is registering 27.1 mpg average, that's 99% motorways too, and I have a pretty light foot. I dread to think what it would do if I lived in a big city.The other odd thing is that I ran a 2.4 5cyl petrol 850 estate for nearly 3 years, and it returned 32 mpg with the same type of driving. It's almost like it's taken a step backwards with the newer model.
Marcodude said:
"choice of dopey drivers who thought a Volvo would keep them sleeping soundly on in the event of a crash"
Haha that rings a bell. In the late 80's, early 90's mum would always buy old 1970's Volvo tanks such as the 245. Once we had run that into the ground, straight to the auctions to buy a 264 and on it went. Think we had about 8 in total. The reason, "it's built like tank son, very safe". She was right, everything about it felt meaty and rock solid.
Never really felt much for any Volvo's since...
My dad actually sank a lot of money into keeping Volvo’s of those generations on the road backed up in his mind by the same logic. Oh well. Haha that rings a bell. In the late 80's, early 90's mum would always buy old 1970's Volvo tanks such as the 245. Once we had run that into the ground, straight to the auctions to buy a 264 and on it went. Think we had about 8 in total. The reason, "it's built like tank son, very safe". She was right, everything about it felt meaty and rock solid.
Never really felt much for any Volvo's since...
From an ergonomic pov I do love newer Volvo’s. Best seats in the business for me. Sleep inducing looks on the V70 though.
Oxford1971 said:
My XC70 with the 2.4T is registering 27.1 mpg average, that's 99% motorways too, and I have a pretty light foot. I dread to think what it would do if I lived in a big city.
The other odd thing is that I ran a 2.4 5cyl petrol 850 estate for nearly 3 years, and it returned 32 mpg with the same type of driving. It's almost like it's taken a step backwards with the newer model.
The trip computer on these are extremely optimistic. My T5 would claim 30mpg while actually getting 25mpg.The other odd thing is that I ran a 2.4 5cyl petrol 850 estate for nearly 3 years, and it returned 32 mpg with the same type of driving. It's almost like it's taken a step backwards with the newer model.
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