Reliability - V70 or CRV
Discussion
I'm looking at changing to either an auto D5 V70 or a manual diesel CRV (mk2). I want something as reliable as possible as our current load lugger has really stung us with repair bills this year at 131k miles.
Most V70s in this price range about 120k on and I've seen a base spec model 2003 year with 127k on for only £1675.
I'd personally prefer an auto V70 as I love old volvo's, but my head says a CRV would be the safer bet. It is worth noting that I would prefer 4wd, but if a V70 is a good choice, I could let that slip.
I was pretty much 100% set on a CRV, but I keep seeing V70s pop up online and love the look and size of them.
Budget is £3k max, ideally £2k.
Any ideas?
Most V70s in this price range about 120k on and I've seen a base spec model 2003 year with 127k on for only £1675.
I'd personally prefer an auto V70 as I love old volvo's, but my head says a CRV would be the safer bet. It is worth noting that I would prefer 4wd, but if a V70 is a good choice, I could let that slip.
I was pretty much 100% set on a CRV, but I keep seeing V70s pop up online and love the look and size of them.
Budget is £3k max, ideally £2k.
Any ideas?
V70
Just make sure the cambelt has been done (96K IIRC)
Check the auto box works well
a bit over budget
https://www.mtmmotors.com/used-cars/volvo-v70-2-4-...
Just make sure the cambelt has been done (96K IIRC)
Check the auto box works well
a bit over budget
https://www.mtmmotors.com/used-cars/volvo-v70-2-4-...
We specifically went for a manual one given the stories around the auto. To be fair, it cost us a fair amount over the year we had it, although some of this was due to the seller not being completely honest. It’s sold now (with a very honest description given), but actually I miss it. Really liked the D5 5 cylinder “warble”
I wouldn’t touch a pre 2007 auto V70.
Google V70 gearbox flare or similar. The original autos were made of a combo of cheese and marshmallows. Failure was more of a case of when not if. Volvo marketed the boxes as sealed for life, but they really shouldn’t have been. A diligent owner will have had the fluid changed and flushed (I think every 50k is the advice) but it offers no guarantees that it still won’t go.
I think they got better from about 2005 when they changed from a 5 speed to 6 speed auto, but caution is still advised.
That said, if you can talk yourself into a manual V70, you’ll have a fantastic car...
Google V70 gearbox flare or similar. The original autos were made of a combo of cheese and marshmallows. Failure was more of a case of when not if. Volvo marketed the boxes as sealed for life, but they really shouldn’t have been. A diligent owner will have had the fluid changed and flushed (I think every 50k is the advice) but it offers no guarantees that it still won’t go.
I think they got better from about 2005 when they changed from a 5 speed to 6 speed auto, but caution is still advised.
That said, if you can talk yourself into a manual V70, you’ll have a fantastic car...
I'd forget the 2nd Gen CRV and get the 3rd Gen instead, even if it means getting a higher mileage one. My parents have my old one which is a 2008 2.2 diesel with what must be about 120k on the clock and nothing goes wrong other than routine servicing stuff. Huge step up from the 2nd Gen. EX trim is best.
I'm just in the midst of selling a MK2 CRV (not to the spec you want so this isn't a sales pitch) and its been a great, relatively trouble-free 7.5 years of motoring.
It's on 168k so obviously things have worn and needed replacing but nothing has ever broken as such, just aged.
Even the later MK2 face lift cars will feel a little dated but for me the simplicity is the reason they do so well. A courier that delivers here has a late "executive" variant and its a lovely thing.
The petrol engine is surprisingly fun and hauls the car along nicely and obviously you get a picnic table included too so what's not to like?
It's on 168k so obviously things have worn and needed replacing but nothing has ever broken as such, just aged.
Even the later MK2 face lift cars will feel a little dated but for me the simplicity is the reason they do so well. A courier that delivers here has a late "executive" variant and its a lovely thing.
The petrol engine is surprisingly fun and hauls the car along nicely and obviously you get a picnic table included too so what's not to like?
Crv ,crv and crv
I've driven plenty of hondas and volvos , I like volvos , but hondas are in a league of their own for low ownership stress free driving
I took my grandads auto civic that was left standing for 6 years . I put a new battery in and everything worked , used it for a year and the only thing that broke was an indicator relay and even that gave me a months notice it was going to break!!! Coldest air con I've ever had in a car. Colleagues and neighbours who treats cars like s
t can't kill their hondas !
Mk2s are getting in a bit but solid sorted cars , I'd go petrol, plenty of autos around.
The mk3s are more modern but arguably not quite as reliable and more complex
V70s are nice but they are heavier more complex cars .
I've driven plenty of hondas and volvos , I like volvos , but hondas are in a league of their own for low ownership stress free driving
I took my grandads auto civic that was left standing for 6 years . I put a new battery in and everything worked , used it for a year and the only thing that broke was an indicator relay and even that gave me a months notice it was going to break!!! Coldest air con I've ever had in a car. Colleagues and neighbours who treats cars like s
t can't kill their hondas !Mk2s are getting in a bit but solid sorted cars , I'd go petrol, plenty of autos around.
The mk3s are more modern but arguably not quite as reliable and more complex
V70s are nice but they are heavier more complex cars .
I bought a crv 2,2 cdti 2007 mk3 in may. One owner 74500m (£4450)
Around 41mpg (covered about 12000m so far)
Comfy, good visibility, robust.
Great on space
Easy to self service
CDTI has no DPF next gen diesel does
Mine needed a new clutch/dmf about 1200m after buying LUK components fitted at indy cost £980
Around 41mpg (covered about 12000m so far)
Comfy, good visibility, robust.
Great on space
Easy to self service
CDTI has no DPF next gen diesel does
Mine needed a new clutch/dmf about 1200m after buying LUK components fitted at indy cost £980
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