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V50 or V70 ?

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Old Jan 14th, 2018, 11:57   #1
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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
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Old Jan 14th, 2018, 12:02   #2
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The answer has to be a V70 D5 in that scenario, I'd have thought.
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Old Jan 14th, 2018, 12:11   #3
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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
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Old Jan 14th, 2018, 13:54   #4
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And I'd go for one that has towbar already fitted- just check is it original and electrics are done correctly.
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V70 if your towing, go for a D5.

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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.
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Agree ^^^.
I had a 2009 V50 then changed to a 2015 XC60. The V50 was nice, but at the risk of upsetting V50 drivers, the XC60 feels like a proper Volvo. By inference, the V70 will be a far better choice for you. The D5 will give you the torque you need for towing.
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Thanks for the replies everyone - informative as ever.
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Old Jan 20th, 2018, 23:47   #9
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I've had a 2003 V70 D5 163bhp manual and towed a small caravan with it with no problem.

The fuel economy was very good in mine, when people realised what I got they were very surprised.
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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.
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