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[PEGE63]

Just normal cruise control, I have got used to it quite quickly, just on/off/resume. Also a good way to stick to 30 in towns. Adaptive cruise would be great.

Re hard acceleration up to speed, this will probably be a new topic on its own, but I think there is something in it ie get up to speed as soon as possible (without being silly about it of course).

[Owengsi]

My 09 V70 2.0d returns high 40's low 50's at motorway speeds, however, the first 'run' I did in it, was a tank full at 60mph with the cruise on, and got 65mpg (trip comp not actual). I've also the d5 xc90 and the 70 is a nicer drive IMO. I do anything up to about 1200 miles a week, mainly in the 70, and I don't think I'll ever find a more comfortable car to drive.

[scots356]

Finally got around to joining this forum... very useful info I must say.

Anyway, upon reading this thread I thought I would throw my 2 penneth in and add my thoughts on the matter.

2yrs ago I traded in my trusty Octavia vrs for a Volvo, never having owned one before the deal was good and bought myself a 59 2.0d se v70.
50k miles later I can honestly say that this is without doubt the best car I have ever owned (previously having mercs, audi bmw et all- along with my octy). supreme motorway cruiser , although doesn't do corners too well (should have bought the r design)and next time will definitely go for an auto and apart from bulbs, boots and shoes it has only cost me on servicing - which is frankly ludicrously expensive. I average around mid 40's pottering about and mid 50's on a run.
As an inconspicuous car I am delighted with it and hope to have it for a good few years yet. Having read a few other posts I think I will try the indy up in cowdenbeath and see what they are like for servicing.
from what I read if I don't get 150k miles at least out of it I will be very disappointed !!