which is best V70 R or V70 R AWD ?

charlotte001 · Jun 11th, 2012, 18:31

Which was the better car the V70 R or the V70 R AWD? I'm after a saffron gold V70 R Auto

strbryan · Jun 11th, 2012, 18:40

Better at what Charlotte?And what's the bets you don't get either...

JamesV70R · Jun 11th, 2012, 18:51

I'd say the R AWD. But I'm biased.

How is your car coming along? Have you sorted out your bigger intercooler yet? Or your aircon? Or your custom map? Or have you just given up?

SIAMBLUE · Jun 11th, 2012, 18:58

V70R fwd manual.

julek780 · Jun 11th, 2012, 19:14

Hi if you want to save your tyres the awd is better, however it is not as fast as the fwd, and more expensive on fuel, but does offer better grip on twisty road.
I agree saffron is the best and only colour for the v70's
Regards Julian

charlotte001 · Jun 11th, 2012, 19:54

It has to be automatic

Charlotte

mrc1501 · Jun 12th, 2012, 00:47

I would favour the V70 R auto.......only because I owned one for 7 years. The R sits lower than the AWD due to not having the prop shafts and AWD mechanisms.......plus, you have to keep all 4 tyre treads depths pretty much even or you can upset the awd system

doorman · Jun 12th, 2012, 19:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrc1501

I would favour the V70 R auto.......only because I owned one for 7 years. The R sits lower than the AWD due to not having the prop shafts and AWD mechanisms.......plus, you have to keep all 4 tyre treads depths pretty much even or you can upset the awd system

Pros & cons re tyres, at least awd cars don't kill there tyres every 6k.
I've owned my R AWD virtually since new 1998 auto and just love it, so Charllote my vote definitely goes for an R AWD

Axionknight · Jun 13th, 2012, 13:42

Get the AWD and if you aren't happy with it, take the prop shaft to the rear axle off?

Chesh740R · Jun 14th, 2012, 09:53

V70R Auto FWD.

I know of a rather nice Silver coloured one that will be up for sale at the BKV this sunday.

Jun 11th, 2012, 18:31	#1
charlotte001 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2012 11:13 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: norwich	which is best V70 R or V70 R AWD ? Which was the better car the V70 R or the V70 R AWD? I'm after a saffron gold V70 R Auto __________________ Previous Volvos:850 GLT 2.5 20V Auto Saloon Silver. 1997 850 T-5 Auto Estate Nautic Blue Chipped ECU, V70 TCV, Carbon Cased Filter, 17inch alloys, Rattling Engine masking the suspension rattles. Engine doesn't rattle anymore

Jun 11th, 2012, 18:58	#4
SIAMBLUE Premier Member Last Online: May 29th, 2024 20:17 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ilford, Essex. View Photos By: SIAMBLUE	V70R fwd manual. __________________ V70 P2 facelift D5 6sp manual E4 Sport SE Ocean Race Blue pearl (2005) 97k, standard.

Jun 11th, 2012, 19:54	#6
charlotte001 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2012 11:13 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: norwich	V70R or V70R AWD It has to be automatic Charlotte __________________ Previous Volvos:850 GLT 2.5 20V Auto Saloon Silver. 1997 850 T-5 Auto Estate Nautic Blue Chipped ECU, V70 TCV, Carbon Cased Filter, 17inch alloys, Rattling Engine masking the suspension rattles. Engine doesn't rattle anymore

Jun 12th, 2012, 00:47	#7
mrc1501 Master Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2024 20:51 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chorley Lancashire	I would favour the V70 R auto.......only because I owned one for 7 years. The R sits lower than the AWD due to not having the prop shafts and AWD mechanisms.......plus, you have to keep all 4 tyre treads depths pretty much even or you can upset the awd system __________________ My previous car. Happy days...... V70R 1997 Gone V70 XC 2.4 T AWD 2002 Gone 2013 XC60 R design Lux Nav 2.4 D4 AWD Polestar optimised in Rebel Blue Gone

Jun 11th, 2012, 18:40	#2
strbryan I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 2nd, 2016 18:20 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coppull View Photos By: strbryan	Better at what Charlotte?And what's the bets you don't get either...

Jun 11th, 2012, 18:51	#3
JamesV70R Forum Support Team Last Online: May 31st, 2024 21:15 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Watford	I'd say the R AWD. But I'm biased. How is your car coming along? Have you sorted out your bigger intercooler yet? Or your aircon? Or your custom map? Or have you just given up?

Jun 11th, 2012, 19:14	#5
julek780 member since 1979 Last Online: Sep 28th, 2021 08:30 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pwllheli North Wales	Hi if you want to save your tyres the awd is better, however it is not as fast as the fwd, and more expensive on fuel, but does offer better grip on twisty road. I agree saffron is the best and only colour for the v70's Regards Julian

Jun 13th, 2012, 13:42	#9
Axionknight Premier Member Last Online: May 30th, 2020 21:59 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Aberdeen/Huddersfield	Get the AWD and if you aren't happy with it, take the prop shaft to the rear axle off?

Jun 14th, 2012, 09:53	#10
Chesh740R Turbobricker Last Online: May 10th, 2024 21:36 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Wellingborough	V70R Auto FWD. I know of a rather nice Silver coloured one that will be up for sale at the BKV this sunday.

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