lpg v70

jenko · Jun 21st, 2009, 11:12

just been offered a 01 v70 2.4 lpg with 184k on the clock and full service history - high motorway mileage is this something worth having??? or should I steer clear if high miler?? any thoughts welcome!!

mikealder · Jun 21st, 2009, 11:20

At what price and does it drive OK? - Mike

jenko · Jun 21st, 2009, 11:25

price 2.5k approx - not test drove yet but am told is immaculate and has been into a volvo dealer for all work carried out-am aware these motors can do alot more miles!!

John_C · Jun 21st, 2009, 12:46

Is it an S or an SE, manual or auto. Has a big impact on the used prices.

Personally I wouldn't pay that much for any car which was nudging 200k miles and before even considering it I'd want to have a very close look at the history.

Just a full service history is *not enough* at that milage - you want to see evidence of when the brakes and suspension were last changed as it just has to have had at least one set of bushes and dampers by now. If it's not recent that's a nice bill waiting for you. You want to see plenty of evidence of parts being replaced not just servicing - must have had or nearly need a clutch by now for example.

Could make a decent buy at the right price though, it's worth a look if nothing else.

Cheers,
John

jenko · Jun 21st, 2009, 13:07

It is an auto se spec - will check receipts / invoices with service history and look at the points that you mentioned thanks - volvo specialist taking car in from a dealer. thanks

capt jack · Jun 23rd, 2009, 10:08

Don't be put off by high miles it's a Volvo. An 01 is presumably a phase 2 car?

Re the price, you might like to know that my V70, 1997, 2.5 CD auto, with 183,000 miles, in absolutely beautiful condition, with full detailed service records, leather, alloys, ECC, etc etc etc, and an LPG conversion, was valued earlier this year when I went to ask about trading it at the Volvo dealer who supplied the car.

I was interested in an S80, and had even hinted at new / nearly new.

The valuation for mine? £250.

On that basis £2500 could seem a tad pricey - even for a younger car?

LPG will save you around 6 to 7pence per mile.

Cheers

Jack

PS - have to disagree a bit with some of the points made above: mine still has the original engine, auto gearbox (and ATF), exhaust, suspension bushes and dampers - I defy anyone to find any fault with any of these components!

MrP · Jun 23rd, 2009, 14:37

a p1 car is a different beast to the made from chocolate p2

capt jack · Jun 23rd, 2009, 20:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrP

a p1 car is a different beast to the made from chocolate p2

True

Jack

MrP · Jun 24th, 2009, 11:42

is it a factory bi-fuel or a 3rd party conversion?

capt jack · Jun 25th, 2009, 13:08

Mine is a conversion , done by Autogas 2000 in Thirsk, N Yorks five years and 135,000 miles ago. Still runs absolutely fine. The conversion itself is very neat, the tank is in under the rear floor, the switch is tiny and matches into the dash nice and tidy, the pipework under the bonnet is very professionally done. The only obvious visible sign is the gas filler cap, which is located next to the petrol flap. With hindsight I should have had it painted to match the car, but it's not really a big deal.

The conversion itself adds no value to the car, but I don' t believe it devalues the car at all.

Cheers

Jack

Jun 21st, 2009, 11:12	#1
jenko New Member Last Online: Aug 31st, 2009 18:50 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: southport	lpg v70 just been offered a 01 v70 2.4 lpg with 184k on the clock and full service history - high motorway mileage is this something worth having??? or should I steer clear if high miler?? any thoughts welcome!!

Jun 23rd, 2009, 10:08	#6
capt jack VOC Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 18:56 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Selby, North Yorkshire	Don't be put off by high miles it's a Volvo. An 01 is presumably a phase 2 car? Re the price, you might like to know that my V70, 1997, 2.5 CD auto, with 183,000 miles, in absolutely beautiful condition, with full detailed service records, leather, alloys, ECC, etc etc etc, and an LPG conversion, was valued earlier this year when I went to ask about trading it at the Volvo dealer who supplied the car. I was interested in an S80, and had even hinted at new / nearly new. The valuation for mine? £250. On that basis £2500 could seem a tad pricey - even for a younger car? LPG will save you around 6 to 7pence per mile. Cheers Jack PS - have to disagree a bit with some of the points made above: mine still has the original engine, auto gearbox (and ATF), exhaust, suspension bushes and dampers - I defy anyone to find any fault with any of these components! Last edited by capt jack; Jun 23rd, 2009 at 10:12.

Jun 21st, 2009, 11:20	#2
mikealder VOC Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2016 10:18 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Blackpool UK	At what price and does it drive OK? - Mike

Jun 21st, 2009, 11:25	#3
jenko New Member Last Online: Aug 31st, 2009 18:50 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: southport	price 2.5k approx - not test drove yet but am told is immaculate and has been into a volvo dealer for all work carried out-am aware these motors can do alot more miles!!

Jun 21st, 2009, 12:46	#4
John_C Allons-y! Last Online: Jun 8th, 2020 15:32 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Winchester	Is it an S or an SE, manual or auto. Has a big impact on the used prices. Personally I wouldn't pay that much for any car which was nudging 200k miles and before even considering it I'd want to have a very close look at the history. Just a full service history is not enough at that milage - you want to see evidence of when the brakes and suspension were last changed as it just has to have had at least one set of bushes and dampers by now. If it's not recent that's a nice bill waiting for you. You want to see plenty of evidence of parts being replaced not just servicing - must have had or nearly need a clutch by now for example. Could make a decent buy at the right price though, it's worth a look if nothing else. Cheers, John

Jun 21st, 2009, 13:07	#5
jenko New Member Last Online: Aug 31st, 2009 18:50 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: southport	It is an auto se spec - will check receipts / invoices with service history and look at the points that you mentioned thanks - volvo specialist taking car in from a dealer. thanks

Jun 23rd, 2009, 14:37	#7
MrP Senior Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2014 15:15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sunderland	a p1 car is a different beast to the made from chocolate p2

Jun 24th, 2009, 11:42	#9
MrP Senior Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2014 15:15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sunderland	is it a factory bi-fuel or a 3rd party conversion?

Jun 25th, 2009, 13:08	#10
capt jack VOC Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 18:56 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Selby, North Yorkshire	Mine is a conversion , done by Autogas 2000 in Thirsk, N Yorks five years and 135,000 miles ago. Still runs absolutely fine. The conversion itself is very neat, the tank is in under the rear floor, the switch is tiny and matches into the dash nice and tidy, the pipework under the bonnet is very professionally done. The only obvious visible sign is the gas filler cap, which is located next to the petrol flap. With hindsight I should have had it painted to match the car, but it's not really a big deal. The conversion itself adds no value to the car, but I don' t believe it devalues the car at all. Cheers Jack

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