Buying Advice on V70 T5 or AWD R - Page 2

Sep 4th, 2004, 17:29

The brake discs are reccomended to be changed every 50,000miles. Curbing is a common problem and you will cringe when you curb a wheel.

Keep looking though. I spent nearly 4 months looking for the right R.

big h · Sep 4th, 2004, 19:12

Hi Chris, I assume you may have already seen that there is a Laser Blue in the For Sale section, check it out, if its in your price range I'm sure it could be the one!

http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/dc/dcboa...ode=full&page=

Sep 4th, 2004, 20:30

>I assume you may have already seen that there is a
>Laser Blue in the For Sale section, check it out, if its in
>your price range I'm sure it could be the one!

Thanks, have had looked at that before, very nice car and affordable, but its an Auto. Thats the only thing that puts me off. In every other respect its perfect.

Went to the local dealer today and drove a V70 T5 SE (Y '01) very nice (manual as well) but to be I prefer the older shape. The missus even liked it and its very rare for us to agree on cars! But it just wasn't the one have set my sights on an AWD R or an R.

Probably just being a perfectionist!

Thanks for all the advice!

Chris

Muscas · Sep 4th, 2004, 20:54

Hi Chris,

If you decide on an R AWD you will have to go for an early example as the newer ones were only sold in 5 speed Automatic form.

I reckon you have made a good choice with the Classic shape V70 R.
I do hope you end up getting an AWD model as its got great road holding and gives you a fantastic sense of security in bad weather.

Let us know how your search goes, it took me 18 months to find a car I was happy with!

Patrick
2000 V70 R AWD Laser Blue

Sep 5th, 2004, 08:43

Gulp! 18 months searching for the right car. I'll prepare myself for the search.

Chris_Rogers · Sep 5th, 2004, 09:26

You could also consider the 2.5/2.4 Low pressure turbo models.

Neary as fast as the T5 but a lot cheaper to run.

Muscas · Sep 8th, 2004, 13:16

Any car that comes close to a T5 must be good.

Regards

Patrick
2000 V70 R AWD Laser Blue

Sep 8th, 2004, 22:15

Rang a few autotrader ads today. All the cars seem to have been driven by Han Solo (more miles than the millenium falcon). One car had 170000 and the dealer reckoned it had two lady owners (no offence to meant). He still wanted 8K for it!

I'm going to follow the advice and enquire about the blue AWD R on the for sale section.

If any one has any suggestions of where to find a good car please let me know.

Thanks
Chris

big h · Sep 9th, 2004, 12:52

Hi Chris,

try emailing (Tim) tj101c70 from this forum as from memory he runs an Independant Volvo garage think its called Formula Cars somewhere in the South West (sorry thats a bit vague)......................... Found it heres the link http://www.formulacars.co.uk/home.htm

He may have what your looking for.

Muscas · Sep 17th, 2004, 16:05

Hi Chris,

So any luck?
Did you find that perfect V70?

Regards

Patrick
2000 V70 R AWD Laser Blue

Sep 4th, 2004, 17:29	#11
Matt_Watkins Guest Location:	RE: Buying Advice on V70 T5 or AWD R The brake discs are reccomended to be changed every 50,000miles. Curbing is a common problem and you will cringe when you curb a wheel. Keep looking though. I spent nearly 4 months looking for the right R.

Sep 4th, 2004, 19:12	#12
big h Senior Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2007 23:35 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampshire	RE: Buying Advice on V70 T5 or AWD R Hi Chris, I assume you may have already seen that there is a Laser Blue in the For Sale section, check it out, if its in your price range I'm sure it could be the one! http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/dc/dcboa...ode=full&page= __________________ V70R AWD (2000) 325bhp Laser Blue, RICA ECU upgrade, IPD Grille, C70 Clear h/ligthts, Dynaudio speaker upgrade, Powerflex top mount, F1 filter, OEM strut brace, blue tints, 18" Pegasus, Goodyear F1's. VST lip, Blackthorn Performance CAT, 4" S/steel exhaust

Sep 4th, 2004, 20:30	#13
Bradders Guest Location:	RE: Buying Advice on V70 T5 or AWD R >I assume you may have already seen that there is a >Laser Blue in the For Sale section, check it out, if its in >your price range I'm sure it could be the one! Thanks, have had looked at that before, very nice car and affordable, but its an Auto. Thats the only thing that puts me off. In every other respect its perfect. Went to the local dealer today and drove a V70 T5 SE (Y '01) very nice (manual as well) but to be I prefer the older shape. The missus even liked it and its very rare for us to agree on cars! But it just wasn't the one have set my sights on an AWD R or an R. Probably just being a perfectionist! Thanks for all the advice! Chris

Sep 4th, 2004, 20:54	#14
Muscas Master Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2022 23:50 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Bettystown View Photos By: Muscas	RE: Buying Advice on V70 T5 or AWD R Hi Chris, If you decide on an R AWD you will have to go for an early example as the newer ones were only sold in 5 speed Automatic form. I reckon you have made a good choice with the Classic shape V70 R. I do hope you end up getting an AWD model as its got great road holding and gives you a fantastic sense of security in bad weather. Let us know how your search goes, it took me 18 months to find a car I was happy with! Patrick 2000 V70 R AWD Laser Blue __________________ 1999 Phase 3 V70R 2.4 AWD, Lazer Blue, 1 of 33 UK cars Owned by myself for the past 19 years Only Phase III in Ireland? 1994 Volvo 480ES 2.0i (In and out of Roadworthiness) 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser, daily car

Sep 5th, 2004, 08:43	#15
Bradders Guest Location:	RE: Buying Advice on V70 T5 or AWD R Gulp! 18 months searching for the right car. I'll prepare myself for the search.

Sep 5th, 2004, 09:26	#16
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	RE: Buying Advice on V70 T5 or AWD R You could also consider the 2.5/2.4 Low pressure turbo models. Neary as fast as the T5 but a lot cheaper to run.

Sep 8th, 2004, 13:16	#17
Muscas Master Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2022 23:50 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Bettystown View Photos By: Muscas	RE: Buying Advice on V70 T5 or AWD R Any car that comes close to a T5 must be good. Regards Patrick 2000 V70 R AWD Laser Blue __________________ 1999 Phase 3 V70R 2.4 AWD, Lazer Blue, 1 of 33 UK cars Owned by myself for the past 19 years Only Phase III in Ireland? 1994 Volvo 480ES 2.0i (In and out of Roadworthiness) 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser, daily car

Sep 8th, 2004, 22:15	#18
Bradders Guest Location:	RE: Buying Advice on V70 T5 or AWD R Rang a few autotrader ads today. All the cars seem to have been driven by Han Solo (more miles than the millenium falcon). One car had 170000 and the dealer reckoned it had two lady owners (no offence to meant). He still wanted 8K for it! I'm going to follow the advice and enquire about the blue AWD R on the for sale section. If any one has any suggestions of where to find a good car please let me know. Thanks Chris

Sep 9th, 2004, 12:52	#19
big h Senior Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2007 23:35 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampshire	RE: Buying Advice on V70 T5 or AWD R Hi Chris, try emailing (Tim) tj101c70 from this forum as from memory he runs an Independant Volvo garage think its called Formula Cars somewhere in the South West (sorry thats a bit vague)......................... Found it heres the link http://www.formulacars.co.uk/home.htm He may have what your looking for. __________________ V70R AWD (2000) 325bhp Laser Blue, RICA ECU upgrade, IPD Grille, C70 Clear h/ligthts, Dynaudio speaker upgrade, Powerflex top mount, F1 filter, OEM strut brace, blue tints, 18" Pegasus, Goodyear F1's. VST lip, Blackthorn Performance CAT, 4" S/steel exhaust

Sep 17th, 2004, 16:05	#20
Muscas Master Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2022 23:50 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Bettystown View Photos By: Muscas	RE: Buying Advice on V70 T5 or AWD R Hi Chris, So any luck? Did you find that perfect V70? Regards Patrick 2000 V70 R AWD Laser Blue __________________ 1999 Phase 3 V70R 2.4 AWD, Lazer Blue, 1 of 33 UK cars Owned by myself for the past 19 years Only Phase III in Ireland? 1994 Volvo 480ES 2.0i (In and out of Roadworthiness) 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser, daily car

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