yeah i have to admit i bought my 850 on a wim as something to use as a winter car.. it hadnt really been looked after and i thought it was worth the gamble at £190... it was a cracking car and didnt once let me down. I was gutted to part with it but it was needing a new exhaust, front bushes and it had a nasty oil leak so it was financially viable to keep it. I'd love to find a well looked after, solid V70 as i love the shape. Was thinking about the AWD one. i'm keeping my eyes peeled anyway. And yeah i agree sometimes a bit of trust goes a long way. All this advice is fantastic!