Thread: C70 S70 V70 Cars: - C70 coupe buying advice
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Old May 14th, 2013, 14:11   #14
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I can't really talk for the accuracy of the on board computer in mine, because it's an aftermarket lpg conversion, but from experience it's within a couple of mpg across a full tank.

As with the TDi I had, I find it gets its best economy on a steady 50-55mph run, but doesn't drop hugely right up to 70. The average at 70 doesn't drop much more when holding an average of even higher speeds, if you happen to be in Germany...

Mine's a T5 auto, 240 bhp. Fairly extensive service history with it and no mention of any turbo work, it definitely still pulls and I reckon would still make its book figure 0-60 with ease, and that's at 187,000 miles. It depends on the oil grade and frequency of changes, as much as anything!

I did notice when parked up in heavy rain on Friday that the passenger door was leaking around the wing mirror, that's the first time I've noticed it! Must look into the cause...
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Past: 1997 S70 TDi, 1997 C70 T5 GT, 2003 V70 Bi-Fuel, 2000 Ph2 V70 2.5D, 1997 V70R Auto FWD, 1998 V70R Manual AWD, 2004 XC90 D5 G/T, 2005 S60 D5
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