What to look out for new buyer V70 - Page 2

Tatsfield · Jan 22nd, 2020, 10:12

On the test drive make the gearbox work hard by locking down the gears and also holding the car still on a hill with only the engine to heat up the ATF. Change gear while stationary from D to R, allowing ther car to travel a short distance and then and back several times and see if there is any clunking or noise. Don't let the car seduce you into only seeing how nice it is. Make it show you its failings! It's so easy to be impressed by a high end car like the V70 and to overlook signs that all is not as well as it might be.

atnas666 · Jan 22nd, 2020, 10:22

Will do thank you

atnas666 · Jan 23rd, 2020, 21:25

Just to let you all know I purchased her today 🥳

I have picture but have no idea how to upload them to here (on phone)

She drives really smoothly tho 😘

Kev0607 · Jan 23rd, 2020, 21:52

Great. Good luck with it!

Bashy · Jan 24th, 2020, 02:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by atnas666

Just to let you all know I purchased her today 🥳

I have picture but have no idea how to upload them to here (on phone)

She drives really smoothly tho 😘

Nice one, i wish i had know about the gearbox checks prior

has for the image, go to the forum on your phone, and then upload it

atnas666 · Jan 24th, 2020, 12:40

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Not bad for £1800

Kev0607 · Jan 24th, 2020, 22:10

Very nice indeed!

Bashy · Jan 25th, 2020, 02:22

Damn, very nice, my 56 plate at 161k cost that

albeit mine was from a forecourt, i am gonna assume yours was private?

atnas666 · Jan 25th, 2020, 08:53

Nope 2nd hand car dealer standard 3month engine and gear box warranty 🤩

Chinny22 · Feb 3rd, 2020, 16:54

Hope this isn't frowned on here but basically asking the same question.

Also looking at getting a V70 Mostly be used as the family wagon and commuting, sadly our touring days are over for next few years (newborn)

My budget looks like I can get a 2010 car albeit with 140k or higher on the clock so will be looking at what's already suggested on this post.

Also want to ask about the 1.6D DRIVe engine, is it any good keeping in mind what the car's going to be used for or am I better off sticking to the tried and tested 2.0?

also any tips for an Aussie buying his first car over here? Mrs has a company car so have managed to get away with not actually having to purchase one till now

Ta

Jan 22nd, 2020, 10:12	#11
Tatsfield Premier Member Last Online: Today 19:06 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Poole	On the test drive make the gearbox work hard by locking down the gears and also holding the car still on a hill with only the engine to heat up the ATF. Change gear while stationary from D to R, allowing ther car to travel a short distance and then and back several times and see if there is any clunking or noise. Don't let the car seduce you into only seeing how nice it is. Make it show you its failings! It's so easy to be impressed by a high end car like the V70 and to overlook signs that all is not as well as it might be. __________________ 2012 XC70 SE Lux Polestar 230 bhp D5 Auto Oyster Grey

Jan 22nd, 2020, 10:22	#12
atnas666 Proud T4 owner Last Online: May 5th, 2021 16:04 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: guildford	Will do thank you __________________ '99 S40 T4 (Running on LPG) '97 S40 2.0CD (Sold to Completefluke) Volvo FM12 420Bhp Draw-bar - Car Transporter

Jan 23rd, 2020, 21:25	#13
atnas666 Proud T4 owner Last Online: May 5th, 2021 16:04 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: guildford	Just to let you all know I purchased her today 🥳 I have picture but have no idea how to upload them to here (on phone) She drives really smoothly tho 😘 __________________ '99 S40 T4 (Running on LPG) '97 S40 2.0CD (Sold to Completefluke) Volvo FM12 420Bhp Draw-bar - Car Transporter

Jan 23rd, 2020, 21:52	#14
Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Today 16:47 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	Great. Good luck with it! __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 - 110,000 miles

Jan 24th, 2020, 12:40	#16
atnas666 Proud T4 owner Last Online: May 5th, 2021 16:04 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: guildford	https://pasteboard.co/IRrO4XF.jpg https://pasteboard.co/IRrOF3B.jpg https://pasteboard.co/IRrP6h4.jpg https://pasteboard.co/IRrPtpY.jpg https://pasteboard.co/IRrQ1C1.jpg Not bad for £1800 __________________ '99 S40 T4 (Running on LPG) '97 S40 2.0CD (Sold to Completefluke) Volvo FM12 420Bhp Draw-bar - Car Transporter Last edited by atnas666; Jan 24th, 2020 at 12:45.

Jan 24th, 2020, 22:10	#17
Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Today 16:47 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	Very nice indeed! __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 - 110,000 miles

Jan 25th, 2020, 02:22	#18
Bashy Aged Member Last Online: Feb 20th, 2024 09:47 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Weeting	Damn, very nice, my 56 plate at 161k cost that albeit mine was from a forecourt, i am gonna assume yours was private? __________________ Regards, Bashy MY07 (56 plate) V70 Geartronic 2.4 D5 185bhp 173k, 17", full leather, an auto-dimming mirror and auto wipers are the best it can do - I have added (poorly) limo black, rear camera and parking sensors

Jan 25th, 2020, 08:53	#19
atnas666 Proud T4 owner Last Online: May 5th, 2021 16:04 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: guildford	Nope 2nd hand car dealer standard 3month engine and gear box warranty 🤩 __________________ '99 S40 T4 (Running on LPG) '97 S40 2.0CD (Sold to Completefluke) Volvo FM12 420Bhp Draw-bar - Car Transporter

Feb 3rd, 2020, 16:54	#20
Chinny22 New Member Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2023 12:47 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Chelmsford	Hope this isn't frowned on here but basically asking the same question. Also looking at getting a V70 Mostly be used as the family wagon and commuting, sadly our touring days are over for next few years (newborn) My budget looks like I can get a 2010 car albeit with 140k or higher on the clock so will be looking at what's already suggested on this post. Also want to ask about the 1.6D DRIVe engine, is it any good keeping in mind what the car's going to be used for or am I better off sticking to the tried and tested 2.0? also any tips for an Aussie buying his first car over here? Mrs has a company car so have managed to get away with not actually having to purchase one till now Ta

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