V70 petrol automatic?

meddyliol · Feb 3rd, 2016, 08:48

We have had a V70 auto diesel before and it was brilliant. We are now considering getting rid of our V50 and getting another V70. I must be auto and am thinking about a petrol one. I have had enough of DPF's etc. What would be a good fit for a petrol one? i.e. engine size etc. I am not giving up on diesels just looking at the options. Even a XC70 might be an option. Also, are there better year options, meaning is it better to go for a newer one or are the older ones OK (mileage taken into consideration).

Thanks

Brian

adsk · Feb 3rd, 2016, 19:04

Generation 3 petrol cars are rare. Autotrader is currently showing 7 of them vs 300+ diesels. Good luck finding one. It will be even more difficult finding one less than 5 yrs old, if age bothers you.

meddyliol · Feb 4th, 2016, 08:14

Thanks. No, age doesn't bother me that much if I can get a good example (how does anyone know if it's good?). To be honest, I will probably go for another diesel. As you say, there are loads of them about. It's just this DPF business.

st4 · Feb 4th, 2016, 10:41

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Originally Posted by meddyliol

Thanks. No, age doesn't bother me that much if I can get a good example (how does anyone know if it's good?). To be honest, I will probably go for another diesel. As you say, there are loads of them about. It's just this DPF business.

DPFs are not a problem on these cars.

The big issue is making sure the aux belts are done on time and regularly.

4candles · Feb 4th, 2016, 13:53

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Originally Posted by st4

DPFs are not a problem on these cars.

It's driving style that hurts some, or in particular not doing the required type of journeys to enable a full and complete DPF regen.

st4 · Feb 4th, 2016, 17:44

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Originally Posted by 4candles

It's driving style that hurts some, or in particular not doing the required type of journeys to enable a full and complete DPF regen.

I know, but on this forum we never here of DPF's giving an issue. I've ended up doing lots of small town runs and the car is fine and its not had a long run in over 4 weeks.

Of all the diesel cars and forums, DPFs are much maligned but never heard of one giving an issue on here.

Sasha94 · Feb 4th, 2016, 18:25

All diesel P3's other than the 1.6D 16v DRIVe ones have a dry DPF which give lots less hassle than the EOLYS fluid ones. The Volvo engined cars in particular seem to be trouble free.

Petrol wise, you have 2.5T, 3.2, T6 all £500 per year RFL or if you're very lucky the newer Ford 4 cylinder cars, 1.6 T3, 1.6 T4 and 2.0 T5. But they are very very thin on the ground and are of course Powershift not Geartronic

Feb 3rd, 2016, 08:48	#1
meddyliol Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 08:18 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ulverston, Cumbria	V70 petrol automatic? We have had a V70 auto diesel before and it was brilliant. We are now considering getting rid of our V50 and getting another V70. I must be auto and am thinking about a petrol one. I have had enough of DPF's etc. What would be a good fit for a petrol one? i.e. engine size etc. I am not giving up on diesels just looking at the options. Even a XC70 might be an option. Also, are there better year options, meaning is it better to go for a newer one or are the older ones OK (mileage taken into consideration). Thanks Brian __________________ Black 2008 (58) V50 2.0D SE Lux Powershift

Feb 4th, 2016, 08:14	#3
meddyliol Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 08:18 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ulverston, Cumbria	Thanks. No, age doesn't bother me that much if I can get a good example (how does anyone know if it's good?). To be honest, I will probably go for another diesel. As you say, there are loads of them about. It's just this DPF business. __________________ Black 2008 (58) V50 2.0D SE Lux Powershift

Feb 4th, 2016, 18:25	#7
Sasha94 The Dumb Blonde Last Online: Mar 17th, 2019 10:58 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Bangor, Gwynedd	All diesel P3's other than the 1.6D 16v DRIVe ones have a dry DPF which give lots less hassle than the EOLYS fluid ones. The Volvo engined cars in particular seem to be trouble free. Petrol wise, you have 2.5T, 3.2, T6 all £500 per year RFL or if you're very lucky the newer Ford 4 cylinder cars, 1.6 T3, 1.6 T4 and 2.0 T5. But they are very very thin on the ground and are of course Powershift not Geartronic __________________ 2014 Skoda Octavia vRS with loads of toys! ex 2012 V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Lux, 2008 XC70 D5 AWD SE Geartronic, 2004 S40 2.0D SE, 2008 C30 1.6 S & 2000 C70 2.0T

Feb 3rd, 2016, 19:04	#2
adsk Junior Member Last Online: Apr 12th, 2024 11:10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Berwick Upon Tweed	Generation 3 petrol cars are rare. Autotrader is currently showing 7 of them vs 300+ diesels. Good luck finding one. It will be even more difficult finding one less than 5 yrs old, if age bothers you.

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