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Aug 6th, 2018, 13:28 | #1 |
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V70 2005 2.5T AWD - Testing the water
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I am thinking of making a change and getting a 4.5l V8 5 series. (I'll still be running my 1971 145s) It's a relatively high mileage of 165k but it's had the belts done at 150 and I just had a new clutch put in. I think it's a relatively rare spec, active 4C suspension, 2.5T AWD. Plus family pack so inbuilt booster seats and fold up table, phone module, fancy audio package with digital hard drive in the boot, water repellent windows, xenon lights etc etc. I was hoping to get in the region of £2.5 - 3k for it. Does that sound reasonable? I suppose this is me putting up for sale, but i'm not sure! I should add some photos if that is what I'm doing. |
Aug 6th, 2018, 16:09 | #2 | |
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it it a V70R?
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Aug 6th, 2018, 16:29 | #3 |
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No, it's a standard V70 with the 2.5 turbo engine. I think 210bhp? Maybe 207. Whoever bought it obviously wanted an R and specced as much as they could to match. It's the same suspension setup but with two instead of three stiffness settings.
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Aug 6th, 2018, 17:44 | #4 |
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Pictures Attached.
Last two show the two bits of damage on the bodywork, plus on the back passenger nearside of the bumper there's a scratch you can see in one of the other photos. [IMG]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/41Tm9-se1TNwGStZHx2FM9KpXWkMBquzzIUOyozkX***26iK-u3QDSRzOcRQCW9dH5ca2LE22dUCt49yf-jlPk6i4JExhYiESO7DGCTjh1zqB09yZecdLkb0CdWAi2MuhzT1 Ckj0eN6LOoQ0o7l--VH_VmGmaF4CFUnUpVp8A-SXM7fuaH243sFUsaV6sduFm48Vbkra3xg7nowbTq04LTi7P_wr efA5NLu5U80K7rv7x3WT3za4L6nqjHRl63SlWF3d_W-M-2rWaKZcnil59rdvC-TWfm_2wiltPF2TQvkdPUBDP5ayRRNJNhPgb5ErzbTCIr7V9hTy rpSIp9bJ6k78k-Xi-OhvSsBQgGQVn1vIdXCld8bF0mbRkpsvKpY7X6_xlaWA8Mjk_Vj EaVwbHPktOQSK0IZNjLqTsduybGUgwqCR5L0mlC7O5FjlqiAI8 ap9CDpC8Sj4sIaxhbrqLYWBhCEL4TVNk4Nnoytlxg0IlBULTP5 xKQlEbl_sRukMkcqV18UNoD50LUOhImOJu1fgIXsS1cTPTb70V 42qPsnXYBDDORLK4lp5FLafT6liONQcUUYlTQqZbIjt0Mf1tyi 7eBngym1e0SnkvumkxHgbIkMy2Ac4bGrf37WmiMwa7TZCmGNlg OQzCMqlTKTaQmirBwVRGdIk=w1059-h794-no[/IMG] |
Aug 13th, 2018, 09:53 | #5 | |
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It has some fairly obvious cosmetic issues inside and out with high-ish mileage. Most people tend to go for the D5 for these load luggers. Plus points is that it's a manual though! I think £1500-2000 would be more realistic. Saying that, you could try fixing some of the cosmetic issues cheaply yourself, ie. wheel refurb, polish the headlights, clean the leather, paintless dent repair on the wing to try and get closer to your original figure. |
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Aug 13th, 2018, 10:26 | #6 |
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No offence taken at all, Steve!
I was under the impression that having the drivetrain and suspension from the V70 R added a great deal of value to the vehicle, above and beyond the standard V70 model. I suppose it is probably not every prospective purchaser that wants high performance in an estate car! But again, I don't really know whether that is of interest to most buyers, or whether you had already factored that in to you assessment.. I do know that I was happy to pay a premium to have a vehicle which, where necessary, could leave Audi quattros in the rear view mirror. |
Aug 13th, 2018, 11:52 | #7 | |
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Well as we have been chatting I think Steve has got this to a T your car is not minted and it is NOT a V70R and yes some people like me are looking for that V70R AWD model. Re your car you can pick up a much newer 06/07 D5 AWD in much better condition with all the toys for less than you are asking I looked at one yesterday and apart from a chip in the windscreen (easy repair and £75 excess from your insurance company with windscreen cover) it was minted and at a very very sensible price. Sadly it had the normal back seats I am really looking for the Family pack so If I can find one of them I would probably buy this D5 AWD instead of a V70R AWD and swap the back seats out. Here is a very nice 06 D5 AWD Geartronic https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-V70...T/323386051909 that car will probably sell for less than £2,000 My read of all of this is you ARE or WERE just testing the water and your car is not really for sale unless you get your top asking figure. There are too many good cars about for you to get a premium price for a car that is not totally immaculate and has been cosseted by a Volvo enthusiast and with a full Volvo maintenance history. You have the AWD drive train and many many Volvo's have that, in fact the newer D5 has a much better Haldex AWD set up than the V70R as the newer version starts of from a standstill as REAR Biased AWD system and has INSTANT reaction times as the Haldex pump is constantly running unlike the V70R AWD and your car which has a pump that only starts when it senses wheel slip and is FRONT Biased. The 4C handling/suspension option is an EXPENSIVE nice to have thing, one V70R I looked at needed new front shocks...a quick £800.00 fitted and that was buying cheap Monroe shocks (the same ones that Volvo fit) at probably half the price that the Volvo dealer would charge and then having them fitted with all the necessary bit and bobs done, VIDA shocks set up, Tracking and Headlights set up as well. IF you want to sell your car you need to get realistic and while you may think it is worth £XX it is only actually worth what someone will pay for her. At £1,500 I could be interested in coming to look at her :-). IF on the other hand you are just testing the water well I hope that you will now understand where the true value of this car is. AND I am speaking not as just 'a commenter here' but someone actively looking and in the market 'just now' for a performance V70 AWD kindest regards
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Aug 13th, 2018, 13:33 | #8 |
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I could of course be entirely wrong but I gather the market tends to favour a D5 or 2.4D V70's of this era and type of vehicle.
The drivetrain, spec and engine is an unusual combination though that may well appeal to someone. I don't think I've ever seen a V70 with a centre console full of buttons (rather than blanks)! On the flip side the added complexity of 4C shocks and Haldex 4WD system can be costly, though not as bad as it once was. I think people who want the 'R' find the premium acceptable, as it's more than just the suspension on offer; ie. 300bhp, lowered suspension, different styling, wheels, suspect different antiroll bars etc. |
Aug 13th, 2018, 14:34 | #9 | |
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Its the onboard mobly phone dial buttons BUT being an older car it is NOT 4G or even 3G
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