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freeatlast · Jan 15th, 2022, 00:22

So I'm thinking of buying a 2008 D5 Geartronic V70 SE LUX with Winter Pack.

It currently has under 100k miles on it...

I do a regular trip that is about 350 miles every couple of weeks which is mainly motorway and would like something that is safe and comfortable.

I rented an EV but it's just not up to the job of doing lots of motorway miles (range is poor and charging it was a complete pain in the a**) so I'm hoping that this will be a good comfy cruiser...

So as a complete newbie to this (and someone who is not very mechanically minded) if it were your car what modifications (if any would you make)?

Would a remap be sensible?

What sort of tyres are recommended for this car - it's almost certainly going to come with a set of 'basic' boots on it so should I change them for something else?

Is the 2008 Sat Nav going to be cr*p and can it be brought up to date or should I buy a third party unit (TOM TOM etc)?

Should I have it serviced straight away? (I would at least like someone who knows their way around these cars to have a look to make sure that it's ok and point out anything that I should get sorted)

Where would be a good place in Kent / Sussex to take it?

Sorry for all of the questions but I think that this could be a great motorway mile muncher and I would like to get it sorted so its mechanically sound and handles as well as a big estate can reasonably handle...

Jan 15th, 2022, 00:22	#1
freeatlast Junior Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2022 23:10 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Birmingham	D5 2008 v70 se lux So I'm thinking of buying a 2008 D5 Geartronic V70 SE LUX with Winter Pack. It currently has under 100k miles on it... I do a regular trip that is about 350 miles every couple of weeks which is mainly motorway and would like something that is safe and comfortable. I rented an EV but it's just not up to the job of doing lots of motorway miles (range is poor and charging it was a complete pain in the a*) so I'm hoping that this will be a good comfy cruiser... So as a complete newbie to this (and someone who is not very mechanically minded) if it were your car what modifications (if any would you make)? Would a remap be sensible? What sort of tyres are recommended for this car - it's almost certainly going to come with a set of 'basic' boots on it so should I change them for something else? Is the 2008 Sat Nav going to be crp and can it be brought up to date or should I buy a third party unit (TOM TOM etc)? Should I have it serviced straight away? (I would at least like someone who knows their way around these cars to have a look to make sure that it's ok and point out anything that I should get sorted) Where would be a good place in Kent / Sussex to take it? Sorry for all of the questions but I think that this could be a great motorway mile muncher and I would like to get it sorted so its mechanically sound and handles as well as a big estate can reasonably handle...