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Jun 15th, 2019, 10:50 | #1 |
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About to buy ....
Has anyone experience of V70 Diesel 6 speed manual .. have one available to buy at excellent price and am considering ! .. now have V70 D5 SE 2.4 automatic and previously had V 70 2.4 SE petrol.
Expecting power loss .... but better fuel performance ....?? Any tips or advice gratefully received. Topper |
Jun 15th, 2019, 12:06 | #2 |
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What engine is it?
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Jun 15th, 2019, 16:45 | #3 |
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I will only buy manuals.
MY10 xc70 2wd D5 2.4 6 speed manual box and seriously once moving hardly ever need the lower 3 gears even when towing. Change the gearbox oil every 40k to keep it fresh. Currently on 76k . Previous tdi V70 5 speed manual on 225k, again I changed oil every 40k when in my ownership but had 105k on it when I baught it. Neighbour whom baught it off me says it's still fine with no undue noises and smooth as silk. Paul. |
Jun 15th, 2019, 21:12 | #4 |
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Good, glad I could help, thanks for taking my time, thanks for asking a stupid question, not responding to anyone. I suggest you buy a 1.6DriveE as that's a diesel.
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Jun 16th, 2019, 16:00 | #5 |
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In the hope of a response(!):
In 2008 I had a new V70 2.4D SE Lux manual (not D5) It was my first Volvo and I loved it! It certainly gave me a good enough impression of Volvos to last this long. But it wasn’t until after it went back and was replaced by a 2011 XC70 D5 Lux, also manual, that I realised how lacking the 2.4 was. The D5 with twin turbo was not only a lot quicker but also more economical - closer to 40 mpg ave. (often more) instead of low-mid 30s with the 2.4D. Both manuals, both had 4C, so a pretty direct comparison - even the slight height increase did not compromise handling - and I found it more practical. Obviously V70s were, and still are, cheaper than XCs
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Jun 16th, 2019, 19:40 | #6 |
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My 2.4d (163) manual was superb, average mpg over 3 years was 44. Have just switched to a 2.4d with the 173 d5 engine but geartronic, only done a few hundred miles but it has more torque, most noticeable in mid range acceleration. Mpg so far around 42 but as I said only done a few hundred miles...
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If you want frugal you do not buy a 2.4 litre 2 ton barge but for a 2.4 litre 2 ton barge they are very reasonable on fuel consumption and Excel on comfort and driveability. Paul. |
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Jun 17th, 2019, 08:50 | #8 |
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I don’t think you can over stress the comfort the big Volvos offer. If you do a lot of miles you generally need to arrive fit and well and able to enjoy your weekend away or ride your bike ,meet your customer without being bent double.
For a large car offering the safety it does I think the MPG is terrific and would not expect more of any car. We have the twin turbo XC estate and it’s so comfortable on long trips for my wife and I and also for our three dogs in the huge boot. Comfort it seems has now been ranked behind economy in the sales stakes. |
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Jun 17th, 2019, 09:34 | #9 |
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Sorry .... been missing for a couple of days and couldn't reply ... sorry to have missed off the info everyone wanted ...possible buy car is 2.0L D 134 BHP......
...... already have ( as stated originally ) a V70 D5 2.4 SE, and consequently I know the performance, as well as from a previous 2.4 Petrol, .. it's info on the smaller 2.0L D and 6 speed box I would still appreciate.... thanks for everyone's help to date. Topper |
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