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Old Mar 1st, 2019, 18:11   #5
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Default V70 vs 740

Several years ago I decided to "upgrade" from a 740 Turbo to a V70 T5 to get such extras as cruise control, air conditioning and electric seats.

Although missing the accessibility to the engine with the large engine bay and ease of maintenance of the 740 I have never regretted going over to the dark side (front wheel drive).

There may be slightly more room in the 740 but while I cannot do without a large estate I have always found that the V70 has always been able to carry everything I threw at it.

I would say "go for it".

Also agree with CLOGS about the V70 Phase 1 being better than the later ones as my son had a Phase 2 and now a Phase 3 which is causing problems due to non-availability of parts and poor component quality.
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