xc70 Buyer's Guide - Page 3

S60D5-185 · Nov 11th, 2017, 19:51

Depending on whether you go for a 163 bhp or a 185 bhp D5, it has about 60nm over a 2.5T Petrol.

Even the 2.4 T5 Petrol ( Glorious Engine ) cannot match a D5 185 for torque especially as the diesel delivers it at such low revs which is ideal for towing.

jeremycolley · Nov 13th, 2017, 09:27

I've owned a 2005 XC70 D5 LUX (163hp) for over a year now. For a car that has 160k on the clock it drives and looks remarkably well. These cars are very well designed, engineered and built. As with all cars, it's important to have it regularly serviced and I'd recommend changing the oil every 5 or 6k miles. I've been to the south of France and back numerous times and it's never missed a beat. The D5 engine is robust and refined - of all the Volvo's I've owned, this is one of the best. I looked at petrol models but there are not as many about as the diesels - especially at the top end of the trim range.

Gazdkw · Nov 18th, 2017, 15:09

I got a 2006 v70 D5 today.

Nice drive and in good clean condition.

Just one slight issue which is the swirl flap arm has come away and it’s quite oily around that area

Nov 11th, 2017, 19:51	#21
S60D5-185 Me ? Surely Not! Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 19:48 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic. South of Hadrians Wall.	Depending on whether you go for a 163 bhp or a 185 bhp D5, it has about 60nm over a 2.5T Petrol. Even the 2.4 T5 Petrol ( Glorious Engine ) cannot match a D5 185 for torque especially as the diesel delivers it at such low revs which is ideal for towing. __________________ “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain 😊 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic

Nov 13th, 2017, 09:27	#22
jeremycolley Senior Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 19:44 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Norwich	I've owned a 2005 XC70 D5 LUX (163hp) for over a year now. For a car that has 160k on the clock it drives and looks remarkably well. These cars are very well designed, engineered and built. As with all cars, it's important to have it regularly serviced and I'd recommend changing the oil every 5 or 6k miles. I've been to the south of France and back numerous times and it's never missed a beat. The D5 engine is robust and refined - of all the Volvo's I've owned, this is one of the best. I looked at petrol models but there are not as many about as the diesels - especially at the top end of the trim range. __________________ 2005 XC70 AWD D5 SE LUX (163) 206K Previous Volvo's, 1996 855 T5 CD Aubergine 855 N/A CD, 940 Wentworth, 760 Estate,740 Estate, 240 DL Estate,240 GLT Estate

Nov 18th, 2017, 15:09	#23
Gazdkw Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 21:14 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Leicester	I got a 2006 v70 D5 today. Nice drive and in good clean condition. Just one slight issue which is the swirl flap arm has come away and it’s quite oily around that area

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