Value for Money V70 ????? Timing Belt Change????

[stoatsngroats]

Thanks liuleichan,

i may be swayed by a 2.5d but i know nothing about these.

Should i be looking for low miles on these, or just any around my price range? And also, what mpg can i expect?

Are there any problems which i should be aware of when test-driving a v70 2.5d, and is the servicing likely to be more costly, or more frequent?

thanks for your collective wisdom, again...!


SnG

[liuleichan]

Originally Posted by stoatsngroats

Thanks liuleichan,

i may be swayed by a 2.5d but i know nothing about these.

Well the 2.5d is the Audi engine they used, before creating their own D5.

Originally Posted by stoatsngroats

Should i be looking for low miles on these, or just any around my price range?

Dunno how likely that is - the 2.5D has been superceded for some years, and people don't tend to buy diesels, not to drive them.

Originally Posted by stoatsngroats

And also, what mpg can i expect?

Not sure - never had one. From what I've read here, though, perhaps in the 40s is possible.

Originally Posted by stoatsngroats

Are there any problems which i should be aware of when test-driving a v70 2.5d, and is the servicing likely to be more costly, or more frequent?

To watch for - smoke.

As to servicing, make sure the cambelt period is adhered to. I keep reading about water pumps, and the 2.5d engine. And injectors are something to consider, long term.

[stoatsngroats]

Thx, you have given me food for thought, and i look forward to becoming a Volvo owner in the very near future, and also a VOC member!!

Cheers,

SnG