Looking for a V70R

Sparrowhawk · Aug 31st, 2016, 21:14

Hi guys,

I'm looking for a V70R manual 52-55 plate, high (ish) mileage to reflect a reasonable price.

I'm struggling to find a good one for less than £5k...

If anyone knows of one of be interested.

Thanks guys.

harveys · Aug 31st, 2016, 21:38

Looking for a cheap V70R to buy is a very big gamble with these cars.

It's a very good idea to look at the mot gov site to see what has been done to it over the years and if it's failed mots on things.

If there's no history with the car be very careful what you buy.

850Chris · Aug 31st, 2016, 22:13

It's always going to be a potential gamble buying an R for £5K. This will put you in the older age bracket with the haldex system that was more prone to failing (improved from 2007). For this money, I'd be looking at a 2.4 T5 (260bhp), where £5K should get you a good one. You can then keep an eye on e-bay for set of Pegasus wheels and V70R front bumper.

Sparrowhawk · Aug 31st, 2016, 22:26

I've got a 1998 V70R auto with 196k on but fancied AWD and the extra horses as well as the modified looks etc.

Are the 52-55 plates not so reliable?

Sparrowhawk · Aug 31st, 2016, 22:42

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-V70-R-...54?nav=SEARCHI wonder what this will go for...

cadaron · Sep 1st, 2016, 19:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparrowhawk

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-V70-R-...54?nav=SEARCHI wonder what this will go for...

The angle the number plate is at on this is enough to put me off.

£5k will get you something but you may have to accept a few knocks etc. leather maybe neglected and history may be missing. A budget of £7k would be more realistic and give more choice.

Good luck with your search though, just take your time.

Sparrowhawk · Sep 2nd, 2016, 00:00

Cheers Cadaron.

There are a few nice ones around the £6-7k mark. I'm keen for a manual as my current R is an auto FWD.

I'm expecting the difference to be very noticeable on power and handling...?

cadaron · Sep 2nd, 2016, 00:07

Sparrowhawk,

Had a 2003 V70R auto before i bought my current manual, agree, the difference is very noticable (around 2 seconds), manuals demand a premium, but if you find a good one then go for it. Sold my 03 for 7k and bought my 05 for 12k with 30k miles FVSH, 1 enthusiastic owner and stock, and no regrets.

cadaron · Sep 2nd, 2016, 00:12

Also, the ebay link R is for spares or repair. You can see front spoiler is damaged. At just over £1k would be alright if you needed a full car for spares lol.

There is a silver 53 plate manual with 120k for £7k on ebay at the moment if you know your cars and dont mind a risk.

Sparrowhawk · Sep 7th, 2016, 07:25

Cheers guys, looks like the safer route is to find a nice one and take the financial hit.

Aug 31st, 2016, 21:14	#1
Sparrowhawk Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 23:20 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Newport	Looking for a V70R Hi guys, I'm looking for a V70R manual 52-55 plate, high (ish) mileage to reflect a reasonable price. I'm struggling to find a good one for less than £5k... If anyone knows of one of be interested. Thanks guys.

Aug 31st, 2016, 21:38	#2
harveys Master Member Last Online: Feb 10th, 2022 22:33 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: newton abbot in sunny Devon	Looking for a cheap V70R to buy is a very big gamble with these cars. It's a very good idea to look at the mot gov site to see what has been done to it over the years and if it's failed mots on things. If there's no history with the car be very careful what you buy. __________________

Aug 31st, 2016, 22:13	#3
850Chris Premier Member Last Online: Aug 16th, 2017 20:12 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fife (Scotland)	It's always going to be a potential gamble buying an R for £5K. This will put you in the older age bracket with the haldex system that was more prone to failing (improved from 2007). For this money, I'd be looking at a 2.4 T5 (260bhp), where £5K should get you a good one. You can then keep an eye on e-bay for set of Pegasus wheels and V70R front bumper. __________________ 2004 V50 T5 SE Manual Now sold, off to BMW land for a while.

Sep 2nd, 2016, 00:12	#9
cadaron VOC member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2022 20:47 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerset	Also, the ebay link R is for spares or repair. You can see front spoiler is damaged. At just over £1k would be alright if you needed a full car for spares lol. There is a silver 53 plate manual with 120k for £7k on ebay at the moment if you know your cars and dont mind a risk. Last edited by cadaron; Sep 2nd, 2016 at 00:16.

Aug 31st, 2016, 22:26	#4
Sparrowhawk Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 23:20 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Newport	I've got a 1998 V70R auto with 196k on but fancied AWD and the extra horses as well as the modified looks etc. Are the 52-55 plates not so reliable?

Aug 31st, 2016, 22:42	#5
Sparrowhawk Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 23:20 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Newport	http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-V70-R-...54?nav=SEARCHI wonder what this will go for...

Sep 2nd, 2016, 00:00	#7
Sparrowhawk Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 23:20 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Newport	Cheers Cadaron. There are a few nice ones around the £6-7k mark. I'm keen for a manual as my current R is an auto FWD. I'm expecting the difference to be very noticeable on power and handling...?

Sep 2nd, 2016, 00:07	#8
cadaron VOC member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2022 20:47 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerset	Sparrowhawk, Had a 2003 V70R auto before i bought my current manual, agree, the difference is very noticable (around 2 seconds), manuals demand a premium, but if you find a good one then go for it. Sold my 03 for 7k and bought my 05 for 12k with 30k miles FVSH, 1 enthusiastic owner and stock, and no regrets.

Sep 7th, 2016, 07:25	#10
Sparrowhawk Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 23:20 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Newport	Cheers guys, looks like the safer route is to find a nice one and take the financial hit.

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