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Apr 23rd, 2024, 17:16 | #1 |
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Japanese V70 Import Purchase Help
Well, I've lurked for awhile and I thought I should join and get as much knowledge from other Volvo owners here.
I am in the process of buying a Volvo V70 2.0 T5 SE Lux Powershift from a dealership near me. It is a Japanese import and in amazing condition. A couple of questions I wanted to ask and I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction. A couple of things I want to do in order to make this an enjoyable family car and driving experience for me is... tune the engine for starters. I called several main dealers near me and I got different answers from each of them. To be fair they all sounded like they couldn't be bothered or had no clue. I wanted to go the Polestar route as I could have the software updated at the same time. But one dealer said they won't touch it for that reason. So, I might just be looking a company that does ECU remapping for Volvos. But if I can have the cars software updated, should I do this and is it possible on Japanese imports? Secondly, the company I am buying from has a very good reputation. If they tell me the car has had a full service, should I still take it to a garage that deals with Volvos and have it looked over? Finally, I have read loads about the V70 lacklustre driving in the city. The car will be mainly used for road trips and the occasional trip into town. A few people here have mentioned sway bars as a good starting point. Can anyone recommend online companies that sell what I need and any garages that can help with the installation of such products if I decide to upgrade the suspension further? Thanks again. |
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Apr 23rd, 2024, 20:44 | #2 |
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I can't help with the update/Polestar side of things.
With regards to sway bars, you can get them from places like parts for Volvo website. Very reasonable prices and they'll deliver the parts to your doorstep. Just search your car model and year from the drop down menu and search under suspension. Just another thing worth mentioning, the Powershift transmission is garbage. I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I wouldn't touch one of those with a barge pole. Unless it has records of being serviced properly with the correct fluid and filter, I'd walk away. Being honest, even if it had records of being serviced, I still wouldn't buy one. You need the proper 6 speed auto, not the Powershift. As for getting the car looked over. Where possible, I'd advise you do it. I think its certainly worth getting it looked over by a Volvo professional before parting with any money.
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iv run a powershift for the last 8 years they are not quite as bad as kev says i would say they are not suitable for any power up grades re maps ect if thrashed they tend to break the shock absorbers in the clutches there is 2 in the gearbox if you want to drive hard look for a different car
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as kev says maintenance is the key a fluid change is over £200 with the filter intervals are every 50k there is a set procedure as this is a 2 compartment gearbox. get a good long test drive to observe any problems sutch as juddering on take off or bumping as coming to a stop if the car shows any of these things dont buy
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there are lots of jap volvo importers on the web have a search and see what's available to keep your options open
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Was it undersealed when it was imported? If not, I would be doing that before any tuning.
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Apr 24th, 2024, 18:10 | #10 |
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dont put any under seal on .it traps water and causes more rust than it prevents use something like lanoguard or dinitrol far better than any black underseal 5h1t. all volvo cars come with the same under body protection they dont make inferior cars just for the jap market. lanoguard can be sprayed onto all under body parts not just the body
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