V50 or V70 ?

Bristoldoug · Jan 14th, 2018, 10:57

Hi all,

I have owned an S60 for the last 4 years but its time to move it on as its starting to cost money to keep it going.

I have always fancied owning a Volvo estate so wanted some advice please.

Budget is £4-£5K, and I need a car that will tow a small caravan (2/3 berth approx 17ft long). And would prefer an automatic.

Would you buy a car with a tow bar already fitted or buy without and have one fitted professionally?

Also - reliability wise how good are the V50s compared to the V70s. My S60 is quite thirsty - averaging 28mpg (petrol). would want something mid 30s or better, so should i go for Petrol or Diesel?

Thanks in advance

Jim

Bonefishblues · Jan 14th, 2018, 11:02

The answer has to be a V70 D5 in that scenario, I'd have thought.

GrahamBrown1 · Jan 14th, 2018, 11:11

Exactly as above. V50 is a Ford Focus in disguise and in my opinion not even half as good as a v70 D5. My favourite having owned P3 and P2 V70s and an s60 are the P2 cars. You can get a nice example with your budget. In my opinion they are a bit more reliable, better quality interior and more comfortable seats. Either way the V70 is the way to go

ThomasG · Jan 14th, 2018, 12:54

V70
And I'd go for one that has towbar already fitted- just check is it original and electrics are done correctly.

The Thong · Jan 14th, 2018, 13:03

V70 if your towing, go for a D5.

TT

ITSv40 · Jan 14th, 2018, 13:45

My son has a V50 T5 and whilst good does not compare to a V70 either in size and flexibility or quality of build. I cannot imagine trying to tow a caravan with it, it just isn't big enough.

P4 · Jan 21st, 2018, 07:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrahamBrown1

V50 is a Ford Focus in disguise

The chassis and the floorpan are the same, some suspension and brake parts, the rest is all different.

P4 · Jan 21st, 2018, 07:36

I've had a S60 d5 185 for a couple of years. Fuel economy is mid 40's, torque is superb, excellent for towing.

green van man · Jan 21st, 2018, 07:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddie Nuff

The chassis and the floorpan are the same, some suspension and brake parts, the rest is all different.

So it's a focus with a Volvo interior and possibly a Volvo engine dependant on variant.
P3 V and XC70s are Mondeo with Volvo interiors and engines dependant on varient.
Many jaguars were mondeo's in drag.
As I explained to a friend whom had a jag, my Mondeo had a Volvo D5 engine, his had a ford. He was so hacked off with this he chopped it in for a BMW.

As to the original question V70 D5 but get it polestared if towing, makes an excellent car superb.
Paul.

pagan8c · Jan 21st, 2018, 11:56

As others have said the V70 D5 is the 1 for towing . I have had 2 of these because I tow a caravan as well and the V70 is a very stable car.

Jan 14th, 2018, 10:57	#1
Bristoldoug New Member Last Online: Jan 19th, 2023 06:07 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Bristol	V50 or V70 ? Hi all, I have owned an S60 for the last 4 years but its time to move it on as its starting to cost money to keep it going. I have always fancied owning a Volvo estate so wanted some advice please. Budget is £4-£5K, and I need a car that will tow a small caravan (2/3 berth approx 17ft long). And would prefer an automatic. Would you buy a car with a tow bar already fitted or buy without and have one fitted professionally? Also - reliability wise how good are the V50s compared to the V70s. My S60 is quite thirsty - averaging 28mpg (petrol). would want something mid 30s or better, so should i go for Petrol or Diesel? Thanks in advance Jim

Jan 14th, 2018, 11:11	#3
GrahamBrown1 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:27 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire	Exactly as above. V50 is a Ford Focus in disguise and in my opinion not even half as good as a v70 D5. My favourite having owned P3 and P2 V70s and an s60 are the P2 cars. You can get a nice example with your budget. In my opinion they are a bit more reliable, better quality interior and more comfortable seats. Either way the V70 is the way to go __________________ Previous -03 S40, 04 V70 D5, 04 V70 D5 Sport, 05 V50, 07 S60 D5, 09 V70 D5 R design, 12 XC60 DrivE, 15 V60 D3 Current- 05 XC90 D5 Exec, 12 XC70 D4 AWD Se Lux, 14 S80 D3 Se Lux

Jan 14th, 2018, 13:03	#5
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:19 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	V70 if your towing, go for a D5. TT __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

Jan 14th, 2018, 13:45	#6
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:22 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	My son has a V50 T5 and whilst good does not compare to a V70 either in size and flexibility or quality of build. I cannot imagine trying to tow a caravan with it, it just isn't big enough. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Jan 14th, 2018, 11:02	#2
Bonefishblues Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:40 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Near Bicester, Oxon	The answer has to be a V70 D5 in that scenario, I'd have thought.

Jan 14th, 2018, 12:54	#4
ThomasG Aka MadBabs Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: London	V70 And I'd go for one that has towbar already fitted- just check is it original and electrics are done correctly.

Jan 21st, 2018, 07:36	#8
P4 Member Last Online: Jan 27th, 2024 07:20 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: West Yorkshire	I've had a S60 d5 185 for a couple of years. Fuel economy is mid 40's, torque is superb, excellent for towing.

Jan 21st, 2018, 11:56	#10
pagan8c Master Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2024 12:48 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: lincoln	As others have said the V70 D5 is the 1 for towing . I have had 2 of these because I tow a caravan as well and the V70 is a very stable car.

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