Old shape V70

[Parrot of doom]

Which is the better engine, the 2.5 10v or 2.5 20v?

Whats the diesel 2.5 like? I believe its an old VAG engine?

[Parrot of doom]

So if I was getting the auto, I'm better off with the 20v engine?

Whats the mpg on these cars? Its years since I last owned a V70 (and that was a 2.5 20v auto), and petrol was a sight cheaper in those days

>> Edited by Parrot of doom on Monday 31st October 12:41

[Parrot of doom]

Also, how reliable are 850 T5s? Because I'm also looking at one of these as a cheap option.

[Parrot of doom]

Well I just can't make my mind up.

Its either an 850 2.5 GLT (the one with aircon) estate

or

V70 2.5 Tdi (old shape)


The V70 is more expensive, but cheaper to run. The 850 is more expensive to run, but cheaper. One thing is for sure, I want a reasonable spec interior, and no slower than 11 seconds 0-60 time. I'd also quite like an auto, but its not high on the list of priorities.

I probably do about 15k a year, and I intend to run this car into the ground over the course of the next 3-4 years. Will buy myself a weekend toy in the future, perhaps another TVR.

[Parrot of doom]

Not sold the Chim yet, last buyer pulled out as he was getting stick from his wife apparently!

I hate the V40/S40 range mate, they're horrid to drive - totally different from the V70 and 850. Not a proper Volvo IMO, although I'm not dissing yours if you have one, just my opinion

I used to have the 1.9Tdi in my A4, so is the 2.5 the same engine VAG used in their 2.5Tdi engined cars until recently, or an older one?

[Parrot of doom]

The 1.9 in my A4 was a 1998 model - so fairly old, it wasn't the common rail technology. It would happily run from veggie oil, without modifications

I think I'm veering more towards the 2.5 diesel V70 route, unless a surprisingly cheap 2.5 petrol V70 comes along.

[Parrot of doom]

I've seen a V70 with lpg conversion advertised, 1997 2.5 with about 120k on the clock.

Any tips? Are these cars ok with lpg?