WANTED: Volvo v70 2.5tdi £1500

AnthonyWebb · Sep 20th, 2009, 23:23

hey Guys

I am after a Volvo v70 2.5tdi and my budget could stretch to £1500 for the right car. seen a few go for under this so i am keeping my fingers crossed.

i need the space and the MPG. No mechanical problems, but body work does not have to be mint, as i like a project.

Please let me know what you have.

I go to uni in Gloucester and i am around Oxford a lot.

Currently selling this, as i need the space for my Rugby Coaching kit.

~~~Peugeot 306 DT~~~

Thank you in advance!

Anthony

AnthonyWebb · Sep 27th, 2009, 18:17

any one? Foudn this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...id=p2759.l1259 could anyone help me... is this a good idea?

capt jack · Sep 27th, 2009, 18:47

Looks OK but already over £1000 and it's done a quarter of a million miles - someone has already had the best of that car, and judging by the state of the rear bumper I'd find it hard to believe that 'never been a work-horse' claim.

My 97 V70 is in far better condition body and interior-wise than the one you've highlighted, has not quite done 200,000 miles, has an LPG conversion which makes the pence per mile fuel cost a bit less than 9p - genuinely equivalent to over 50mpg on petrol or diesel, and yet was twice independently valued recently at between £250 and £500.

There are many other V70 petrol cars, all at well under your budget. I'd be tempted to suggest that you consider a petrol-engined car too as it will be cheaper to buy.

The money you'll save on the purchase price will buy a lot of petrol.

50mpg plus sounds a bit ambitious - middle 40s on a run is probably more realistic, and a 2.5 10v petrol will return middle 30s on a run. Don't write off an S70 either. Same excellent car, huge boot, folding rear seats - and much cheaper to buy.

Keep your wallet in your pocket until you're absolutely certain. There's plenty to choose from!

Cheers

Jack

PS - I'm a bit suspicious - CD spec should include headlamp wash wipe I think.

PPS - Have a look on Autotrader - put in your requirements, and in V70 land you'll be spoilt for choice, with 50-odd cars under your budget to go at. Cheers. Jack.

Lmason · Sep 28th, 2009, 00:24

check this out, its mine; ebay item 220486018316

Sep 20th, 2009, 23:23	#1
AnthonyWebb Looking for 850 Estate Last Online: Jan 12th, 2010 20:25 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oxford	WANTED: Volvo v70 2.5tdi £1500 hey Guys I am after a Volvo v70 2.5tdi and my budget could stretch to £1500 for the right car. seen a few go for under this so i am keeping my fingers crossed. i need the space and the MPG. No mechanical problems, but body work does not have to be mint, as i like a project. Please let me know what you have. I go to uni in Gloucester and i am around Oxford a lot. Currently selling this, as i need the space for my Rugby Coaching kit. ~~~Peugeot 306 DT~~~ Thank you in advance! Anthony __________________ Young, and wanting a Volvo ~~Looking to Buy 850 Estate!~~

Sep 27th, 2009, 18:17	#2
AnthonyWebb Looking for 850 Estate Last Online: Jan 12th, 2010 20:25 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oxford	any one? Foudn this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...id=p2759.l1259 could anyone help me... is this a good idea? __________________ Young, and wanting a Volvo ~~Looking to Buy 850 Estate!~~

Sep 27th, 2009, 18:47	#3
capt jack VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:25 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Selby, North Yorkshire	Looks OK but already over £1000 and it's done a quarter of a million miles - someone has already had the best of that car, and judging by the state of the rear bumper I'd find it hard to believe that 'never been a work-horse' claim. My 97 V70 is in far better condition body and interior-wise than the one you've highlighted, has not quite done 200,000 miles, has an LPG conversion which makes the pence per mile fuel cost a bit less than 9p - genuinely equivalent to over 50mpg on petrol or diesel, and yet was twice independently valued recently at between £250 and £500. There are many other V70 petrol cars, all at well under your budget. I'd be tempted to suggest that you consider a petrol-engined car too as it will be cheaper to buy. The money you'll save on the purchase price will buy a lot of petrol. 50mpg plus sounds a bit ambitious - middle 40s on a run is probably more realistic, and a 2.5 10v petrol will return middle 30s on a run. Don't write off an S70 either. Same excellent car, huge boot, folding rear seats - and much cheaper to buy. Keep your wallet in your pocket until you're absolutely certain. There's plenty to choose from! Cheers Jack PS - I'm a bit suspicious - CD spec should include headlamp wash wipe I think. PPS - Have a look on Autotrader - put in your requirements, and in V70 land you'll be spoilt for choice, with 50-odd cars under your budget to go at. Cheers. Jack. Last edited by capt jack; Sep 27th, 2009 at 19:05. Reason: Did a quick Autotrader search.

Sep 28th, 2009, 00:24	#4
Lmason L Mason Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 21:39 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: alnwick	check this out 1998 £1350 s70 2.5 turbo northumberland check this out, its mine; ebay item 220486018316

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