T4 saloon or T4 estate - Page 3

CJL · Aug 17th, 2012, 18:44

Mines a 2012 V70 with upgraded 18' wheels and the turning circle is rubbish. I can't do a U-turn at a mini roundabout near me in one go, something I easily do in Toyota Hilux towing a 14 foot Ifor Williams trailer!

I thought after a new V70 I'd feel that the V40 was tired, old and dated, but I don't. The V70 is a fantastic machine, but it's big and lazy. The D5 215bhp is as smooth as diesels can be, but you can tell it's a diesel. The T4 is just so smooth for a 4 cylinder engine.

I'm off to Switzerland in a few weeks climbing, and I'm worried that one of my careless pals will stick an ice axe pick through the leather seats on the V70. I know they'll fart and belch all the way there, so I may well take the T4. If it wasn't for the better economy of the V70, I'd take the T4 in a heartbeat.

40s · Aug 17th, 2012, 18:45

A 1998 S40 T4 7O K on it, [no mods]

T4Rick · Aug 17th, 2012, 23:36

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Originally Posted by 40s

A 1998 S40 T4 7O K on it, [no mods]

We need more saloons.Good man

GaryS40 · Aug 19th, 2012, 20:32

I would like a V40 T4, in metallic red (353) to match my 1.8 S40, complete with matching leather etc.

A few more trips away and one could be mine - if I can work the wife round to my way of thinking.

Gary

tt82 · Aug 19th, 2012, 20:45

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Originally Posted by malteser

I've got a T4 auto estate

Where did you say you lived again? And where do you keep the car keys?

malteser · Aug 19th, 2012, 21:18

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Originally Posted by tt82

Where did you say you lived again? And where do you keep the car keys?

Far Far away

GaryS40 · Aug 19th, 2012, 22:36

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Originally Posted by malteser

Far Far away

It's definitely far, far away from me, anyway!

Gary

Alex121 · Aug 19th, 2012, 23:26

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Originally Posted by GaryS40

I would like a V40 T4, in metallic red (353) to match my 1.8 S40, complete with matching leather etc.

A few more trips away and one could be mine - if I can work the wife round to my way of thinking.

Gary

There's a red S40 T4 not too far from me ....

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...s/t4?logcode=p

Not a V40, and so far away from you it might as well be in China lol

Is that even the same colour as yours Gary?

GaryS40 · Aug 19th, 2012, 23:51

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Originally Posted by Alex121

There's a red S40 T4 not too far from me ....

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...s/t4?logcode=p

Not a V40, and so far away from you it might as well be in China lol

Is that even the same colour as yours Gary?

Hi Alex

Yes, that is the same colour as mine, but it must be a V40, as I already have an S40.

I might even contemplate a 2.0T V40, that matches my 'S'.

I have to save up the cash, as I am through with credit arrangements - pay for things when I have the cash from now on.

A couple of trips away should see me alright for something IRO £2K.

I might even consider a close colour match on a phase1 V40, as it is pre-VVT.

Then I can spend the extra cash on getting it up to the same state as my S40.

Oh, the wife will be so chuffed when she finally finds out, LOL!

Gary

Alex121 · Aug 20th, 2012, 00:10

On another note Gary, have you fitted your T4 spoiler yet? If so, how does it look? Any pics?

Aug 17th, 2012, 18:45	#22
40s 1.8 not GDI, T4 1.9cd Last Online: Oct 4th, 2014 21:34 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: manchester	T4s A 1998 S40 T4 7O K on it, [no mods] Last edited by 40s; Aug 17th, 2012 at 18:52.

Aug 19th, 2012, 20:32	#24
GaryS40 VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 20:12 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montrose	I would like a V40 T4, in metallic red (353) to match my 1.8 S40, complete with matching leather etc. A few more trips away and one could be mine - if I can work the wife round to my way of thinking. Gary __________________ Current car: 2002 V70 2.4T SE Mod's so far: Orpheus alloys, 10.1" android multimedia head unit, Nappa leather rebuilt, wood trimmed m/function steering wheel, Polestar blue and black calipers, Pipe Dynamics custom turbo back stainless steel exhaust, with 200 cell sports cat, R engine and injector rail covers, tinted rear windows. Previous cars: 1982 760 GLE saloon 1989 740 GLE estate 1991 440 S 2003 S40 S - Gone but not forgotten. ☹ 16 non Volvos.

Aug 17th, 2012, 18:44	#21
CJL Master Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2022 18:46 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London	Mines a 2012 V70 with upgraded 18' wheels and the turning circle is rubbish. I can't do a U-turn at a mini roundabout near me in one go, something I easily do in Toyota Hilux towing a 14 foot Ifor Williams trailer! I thought after a new V70 I'd feel that the V40 was tired, old and dated, but I don't. The V70 is a fantastic machine, but it's big and lazy. The D5 215bhp is as smooth as diesels can be, but you can tell it's a diesel. The T4 is just so smooth for a 4 cylinder engine. I'm off to Switzerland in a few weeks climbing, and I'm worried that one of my careless pals will stick an ice axe pick through the leather seats on the V70. I know they'll fart and belch all the way there, so I may well take the T4. If it wasn't for the better economy of the V70, I'd take the T4 in a heartbeat.

Aug 20th, 2012, 00:10	#30
Alex121 Premier Member Last Online: Oct 27th, 2020 10:45 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: -	On another note Gary, have you fitted your T4 spoiler yet? If so, how does it look? Any pics?

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