Convince me one way or another on a V70
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We've had a V70 traded in at work. It's a 2006 2.4 170hp SE with the 5 speed auto box (not Geartronic). It's got 107k and almost full history (one stamp missing and a couple of services have slightly longer gaps between them than ideal), It's had a devoutly religious lady owner since it was 1 year old to now. It's £1,500 or a straight swap for my 2011 Kia Cee'd.
I've come to terms with going from £30 to £540 tax a year. My wife loves it as it makes us look "country" and more well to do than I do in my Kia which is another obstacle crossed.
I need you to convince me either way on the last factor: potential borkage! I know it's 13 years old and therefore it's going to need some things from time to time. There is a knock from the front suspension for example, assumedly a drop link by the sounds of it but I'm more worried about big expenses. Is the gearbox reliable? Is there an ECU in a stupid place that is likely to get leaked on? Is there something you would think is a consumable like a back box but actually is main dealer only?
I just don't want to end up with the Swedish Equivelant of a P38 Range Rover.
I've come to terms with going from £30 to £540 tax a year. My wife loves it as it makes us look "country" and more well to do than I do in my Kia which is another obstacle crossed.
I need you to convince me either way on the last factor: potential borkage! I know it's 13 years old and therefore it's going to need some things from time to time. There is a knock from the front suspension for example, assumedly a drop link by the sounds of it but I'm more worried about big expenses. Is the gearbox reliable? Is there an ECU in a stupid place that is likely to get leaked on? Is there something you would think is a consumable like a back box but actually is main dealer only?
I just don't want to end up with the Swedish Equivelant of a P38 Range Rover.
Edited by PartsMonkey on Sunday 2nd June 13:38
Tel me about it. My boss has been giving me the hard sell on it and made me take it home the other night and it was such a nice place to be in. It really is lovely and it's an itch I've wanted to scratch for a long long time. I think I might just have to go ahead as I doubt I'll find one in this condition for this price anytime soon.
Update time and unfortunately the car is a bit of a shed underneath is stylish Swedish body. Steering rack is knackered and there is a couple of oil leaks of unknown sources and a few other things that escape me as I type this. That's on top of the usual array of wear and tear stuff that I was prepared for such as service, timing belt, MOT, pads and discs etc.
I've reluctantly decided to not go ahead. I'll keep an eye out for something similar in the future and I'd like to thank you for all your help, it's what make PH so great.
I've reluctantly decided to not go ahead. I'll keep an eye out for something similar in the future and I'd like to thank you for all your help, it's what make PH so great.
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