V70 D5 estate as a towcar.
 

Hi, I am considering buying a V70 D5 estate and would value any advise regarding what to avoid and what to look out for. I am intending to use this for towing a large twin axle caravan and as we regularly go to europe I need something that is reliable. I have a 940 TDI estate and replaced it with a 51 plate mercedes 320 cdi estate but I had so much trouble with it I have sold it and went back to my 940. I have owned the 940 for 16 years and it has never let me down. Thanks in advance for the advice. regards AA

Hi i bought a v70 D5 geartronic 54 plate a year ago and tow a 20 foot caravan,Went on holiday around wales did 1500 miles and averaged 32mpg did not no the van was on the back, had to use Cruise control to keep speed
down.
Hope this helps john n.

i know it's not the same car but i have an S80 D5 2003 and i tow my 26 foot boat trailer about 1.5 tonnes and half the time you don't know it's there.

it's better than any of the 4x4s i have had in the past and nearly as good as my old BMW 530d was.