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Dec 3rd, 2016, 15:44 | #11 |
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A quick note on the engines you mentioned. The 170bhp won't give you a much better performance over the 140bhp, it will only reach a higher maximum speed, which doesn't really matter on UK motorways (unless you are planning to spend your vacations on German motorways.
The 200bhp has a superior performance (e.g. better acceleration etc.) compared to the 140 and 170, as it is a turbo. Good luck!
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Dec 4th, 2016, 01:45 | #12 |
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Agreed, the 170 has more power up the rev range, but not much real advantage at under 65-70, so where it comes into it's own you're into 9 points and rising territory. I run a Bifuel and have less power still, on gas as against petrol I lose 5bhp and a bit of torque, more would be nice, but I'll not cry.
I really would not get hung-up on a 170, the turbo versions are where the low down grunt is. The shiny one in a dealer, I'd leave alone. Feeding vanity or the dealer, it'll have exactly the same issues, as a car at half the price, but with less room in you budget to sort them. In fact unsorted but shiny, I gaurantee it'll not do in hte long-game. Put yoru money into doing the cambelt, PCV, heater-core, pollen-filter, oil, filters, ETM, flush the brake fluid, fresh ATF etc etc - unless of course the dealer is really doing all that, and I have £1000 says he isn't. Because if he is, you've a car good for another 100,000
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Dec 4th, 2016, 08:45 | #13 |
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Very sage advice, CNGBiFuel; much appreciated.
This is why I want a V70 that is being sold by a Volvo enthusiast - I know the vehicle will be genuine. I shall bide my time and wait for the right car. |
Dec 9th, 2016, 16:45 | #14 | |
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Unbelievable condition, underneath is like new ( mot man's comment). 1 minor blemish on ns front bumper ( car park incident ) and ditto on rear bumper, otherwise clean shiny paintwork. Leather interior ( beige ) silver paintwork. I'm only in Redditch if you want to see it. Only contemplating selling as I have another toy AND a 940 estate as well. Not sure which Volvo to keep ! |
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Dec 9th, 2016, 18:55 | #15 |
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Hello beachcomber550
Definitely interested in your V70; what is the spec, mileage etc.? Regards |
Dec 9th, 2016, 22:32 | #16 |
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I'll post you tomorrow with details / specs. I'll post up some pix to give you a flavour of what it's all about.
A "genuine" car, I spent 6 months looking at rubbish before I settled on this one! That's the reason I have the dilemma ...................... 940 vs V70. I can only keep one ! Regularly serviced, cam belt history, even changed ALL fluids 1000 miles ago. Tomorrow . |
Dec 9th, 2016, 22:46 | #17 |
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Ok, thanks very much. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Dec 10th, 2016, 12:47 | #18 |
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Here's the specs details as promised
2000 V70SE / Auto fully loaded. 2.4 / 140bhp 154121 miles - increasing slightly as I'm using it daily. 12 months MOT [ yesterday !] needed 1 front sidelamp bulb and no advisories. No rust - even underneath is pristine. Main specs - Air con., Climate, central locking, Cruise control, Leather heated seats, 4 x elec windows, PAS, tilt wheel. Tow bar [ removable - used once ], roof spoiler, alloy wheels. One small blemish [ car park incident ] on front bumper, minor scuffs on toip rear bumper - otherwise body and paint v.good. All fluids changed + full service 1000 miles ago - including trans. OB computer. Achieved 34.2 on a run to the south coast last year, average 28 /30 running around. Drives faultlessly. Only selling for a good price as I don't want to sell, but can't justify having two Volvo estates ! If I don't get a fair offer I'll keep it and sell the 940. Pix to follow |
Dec 10th, 2016, 13:09 | #19 |
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Thanks for the information. It is a Mk1 V70, I presume? Also, how many owners has the car had? I'm superstitious and don't like more then three previous owners!
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Dec 10th, 2016, 13:33 | #20 |
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Here's the pix.
JUST NOTED YOUR REMARK RE: OWNERS - IT'S 5, SO I GUESS IT WILL BE OFF YOUR LIST. They were taken before the bumper got marked [ ns front ]. Forgot to mention - factory dog guard - no dogs ! Last edited by beachcomber550; Dec 10th, 2016 at 13:36. |
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