Buying XC70 3.0 petrol Vs 3.2 petrol

ThomasG · Jun 5th, 2020, 19:46

Advice?

Seraphin238 · Jun 9th, 2020, 15:04

Just bought a used 2008 XC70 3.2l automatic, AWD, and quite like it. It doesn't have the 'kick' of a turbo engine, as I know it from a S60 2.5T, for example, but smooth engine with enough power. It requires 91octane to run properly. Consumption for me ranges between 15l and 9-10l depending on city, motorway, countryside driving. But then here in Canada max. speed is 100-120km. Mine has a strange noise when accelerating, but no issues caused so far.
The AWD works really well with immediate response, as far as I can tell so far.
Ideally get one with the full tech that was available (xenon, distance radar, BLIS, parking assistant etc.), and make sure that the tech is working (no error messages). But if you choose to go for one with radar, don't go for 2008, they improved the radar from 2009 on, I think.
Which year are you planning to go for?

ThomasG · Jun 11th, 2020, 11:36

Quite frankly, I'm planning on P2 V70 2.4 na.
Exactly as I have, but with less miles.

But then, "better half" wants an XC90.
To which I say plain "No". Not with what it burns.
(Only petrols considered, I'm in London)
So middle ground is XC70.

Quite like it, but..

Finding a 3.2 IAS as easy as putting a filling in ducks tooth.
There is few 3.0...
But.
Some bad fame that I want to check.

Jun 5th, 2020, 19:46	#1
ThomasG Aka MadBabs Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: London	Buying XC70 3.0 petrol Vs 3.2 petrol Advice? __________________ `03 V70 Mk2 Auto 2.4 B5244 NA, 170Bhp, 295K miles (Now parts donor) '05 XC70 MK2 Geartronic, 2.5 B5254T2, 210bhp, 129k miles

Jun 9th, 2020, 15:04	#2
Seraphin238 Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2021 15:03 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Montreal	Just bought a used 2008 XC70 3.2l automatic, AWD, and quite like it. It doesn't have the 'kick' of a turbo engine, as I know it from a S60 2.5T, for example, but smooth engine with enough power. It requires 91octane to run properly. Consumption for me ranges between 15l and 9-10l depending on city, motorway, countryside driving. But then here in Canada max. speed is 100-120km. Mine has a strange noise when accelerating, but no issues caused so far. The AWD works really well with immediate response, as far as I can tell so far. Ideally get one with the full tech that was available (xenon, distance radar, BLIS, parking assistant etc.), and make sure that the tech is working (no error messages). But if you choose to go for one with radar, don't go for 2008, they improved the radar from 2009 on, I think. Which year are you planning to go for? __________________ 1997 Volvo S70 10v, 2.5, 144bhp, manual, anthracite, Jetex exhaust, LHD

Jun 11th, 2020, 11:36	#3
ThomasG Aka MadBabs Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: London	Quite frankly, I'm planning on P2 V70 2.4 na. Exactly as I have, but with less miles. But then, "better half" wants an XC90. To which I say plain "No". Not with what it burns. (Only petrols considered, I'm in London) So middle ground is XC70. Quite like it, but.. Finding a 3.2 IAS as easy as putting a filling in ducks tooth. There is few 3.0... But. Some bad fame that I want to check. __________________ `03 V70 Mk2 Auto 2.4 B5244 NA, 170Bhp, 295K miles (Now parts donor) '05 XC70 MK2 Geartronic, 2.5 B5254T2, 210bhp, 129k miles

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