V70 P3 2nd hand buy opinions
Discussion
I'm looking at getting a P3 V70 D5, probably an earlier one but budget could stretch to a leggier post '09 facelift where they changed the D5 to the twin turbo. I'm undecided on whether I'd prefer a manual or auto, naturally i'd lean towards a manual but auto gives me more choice in the 2nd hand market, how reliable are the auto boxes?
We're looking at buying a caravan too so the car would be a tow car for a couple of thousand miles a year. I've never towed before but I think this shouldn't be a problem for a heavy torquey barge, so long as the rear suspension is in good order.
I used to own a 163bhp D5, which I had for 7 years and it was the best car I've owned to date, in terms on value and reliabilty anyway. I would be hoping for more of the same from a newer V70 but how do they compare to the P2 era cars?
I was well aware of the foibles if the P2 cars and my D5 had its fair share, intercoolers, handbrake adjustment, front wishbones, engine mounts etc. What are the things to look out for on a P3 car?
Advice welcome!
We're looking at buying a caravan too so the car would be a tow car for a couple of thousand miles a year. I've never towed before but I think this shouldn't be a problem for a heavy torquey barge, so long as the rear suspension is in good order.
I used to own a 163bhp D5, which I had for 7 years and it was the best car I've owned to date, in terms on value and reliabilty anyway. I would be hoping for more of the same from a newer V70 but how do they compare to the P2 era cars?
I was well aware of the foibles if the P2 cars and my D5 had its fair share, intercoolers, handbrake adjustment, front wishbones, engine mounts etc. What are the things to look out for on a P3 car?
Advice welcome!
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