Looking for V70 D5 Manual or Auto? - Page 2

JNMann · Dec 15th, 2015, 18:46

Well, I'm really struggling to find what I want. Not many 163bhp around on the facelift, manuals like hens teeth, a few more autos. I want something in good condition and I'm prepared to pay the slight premium for this.

I have found a few that fit the bill but when I enquire things change, history nowhere near as good as they initially say, missed services for over 2 years, no cambelt change etc. i fully appreciate that I may have to service straight away but not if I'm paying over the odds.

Maybe I'm just not destined to get a V70! lol. maybe I'm setting my sights too high. I don't want to compromise and then be dissapointed. OK, I accept I may have to have auto, I may need to go slightly higher mileage. They're seem to be an abundance of 185bhp's around, I could justify a slight increase in bhp but it appears the difference would be significant. I wanted an earlier car to avoid DPF issues as I do short regular runs.

savabill · Dec 15th, 2015, 19:40

Have you had a look at this one. Doesn't look too bad on face value.
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/55-Volvo-V70...443?nav=SEARCH

JNMann · Dec 15th, 2015, 19:49

I did see that one. This will sound very picky but at that price I'd want something I was really happy with and I detest that colour and wheel combination! I know, picky! Colour doesn't matter to a degree but I couldn't live with that.

4candles · Dec 15th, 2015, 19:55

Why not widen your field of search and consider a petrol, much faster warm-ups in winter and oh so quiet...

JNMann · Dec 15th, 2015, 20:24

Has to be diesel, that's the one thing I won't compromise on tbh. I get diesel at a really good price through work and fuel costs are generally really high up here. For what I'd get mpg wise I'd sooner start looking at other makes of car....really don't want to do that :-(

savabill · Dec 15th, 2015, 20:32

I've just had another look at that blue v70, although it's a 163, its also a euro 4. So it will have a DPF. Failed on several points.

JNMann · Dec 15th, 2015, 20:36

Lol :-) I must be coming over as very fussy. When I started to look I intended getting an older car for £2-£3k, now I've established what I need I've had to up by budget considerably (Don't tell the missus) and I really no longer want to compromise....too much ;-)

JNMann · Dec 15th, 2015, 20:41

Out of interest I had a quick look at petrol V70's, they don't appear to be much cheaper!

This car looks nice for the money but what mpg? :-(

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-VOLVO...wAAOSwLzdWQ98u

flakeypaul · Dec 15th, 2015, 21:00

I've got the 180bhp 2.0T engine in my S80 with an autobox.

Does about 22mpg in heavy traffic around town, around 32-34mpg on the motorway, and anything in between depending on circumstances.

£70 sees anything from 320 to 400 miles.

Not a bad little engine, it's certainly not as slow as some make out. Make sure the gearbox doesn't 'flare'. Mine did, but a fluid change sorted it (now on 141k).

oragex · Dec 15th, 2015, 21:28

Doesn't look bad and it's pretty well equipped with heated seats and a good radio. Right rear tire is different.

Dec 15th, 2015, 19:40	#12
savabill Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:39 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: doncaster	Have you had a look at this one. Doesn't look too bad on face value. http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/55-Volvo-V70...443?nav=SEARCH __________________ Only My Opinion: Good luck. Bill NOW 59 REG 2.5T V70 Ice White SOLD 55 REG T5 V70 Ruby Red

Dec 15th, 2015, 20:32	#16
savabill Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:39 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: doncaster	I've just had another look at that blue v70, although it's a 163, its also a euro 4. So it will have a DPF. Failed on several points. __________________ Only My Opinion: Good luck. Bill NOW 59 REG 2.5T V70 Ice White SOLD 55 REG T5 V70 Ruby Red

Dec 15th, 2015, 20:41	#18
JNMann Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 23:12 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire	Out of interest I had a quick look at petrol V70's, they don't appear to be much cheaper! This car looks nice for the money but what mpg? :-( http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-VOLVO...wAAOSwLzdWQ98u Last edited by JNMann; Dec 15th, 2015 at 20:43.

Dec 15th, 2015, 21:28	#20
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Doesn't look bad and it's pretty well equipped with heated seats and a good radio. Right rear tire is different. __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Dec 15th, 2015, 18:46	#11
JNMann Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 23:12 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire	Well, I'm really struggling to find what I want. Not many 163bhp around on the facelift, manuals like hens teeth, a few more autos. I want something in good condition and I'm prepared to pay the slight premium for this. I have found a few that fit the bill but when I enquire things change, history nowhere near as good as they initially say, missed services for over 2 years, no cambelt change etc. i fully appreciate that I may have to service straight away but not if I'm paying over the odds. Maybe I'm just not destined to get a V70! lol. maybe I'm setting my sights too high. I don't want to compromise and then be dissapointed. OK, I accept I may have to have auto, I may need to go slightly higher mileage. They're seem to be an abundance of 185bhp's around, I could justify a slight increase in bhp but it appears the difference would be significant. I wanted an earlier car to avoid DPF issues as I do short regular runs.

Dec 15th, 2015, 19:49	#13
JNMann Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 23:12 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire	I did see that one. This will sound very picky but at that price I'd want something I was really happy with and I detest that colour and wheel combination! I know, picky! Colour doesn't matter to a degree but I couldn't live with that.

Dec 15th, 2015, 19:55	#14
4candles I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 19th, 2016 19:57 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Yondershire	Why not widen your field of search and consider a petrol, much faster warm-ups in winter and oh so quiet...

Dec 15th, 2015, 20:24	#15
JNMann Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 23:12 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire	Has to be diesel, that's the one thing I won't compromise on tbh. I get diesel at a really good price through work and fuel costs are generally really high up here. For what I'd get mpg wise I'd sooner start looking at other makes of car....really don't want to do that :-(

Dec 15th, 2015, 20:36	#17
JNMann Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 23:12 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire	Lol :-) I must be coming over as very fussy. When I started to look I intended getting an older car for £2-£3k, now I've established what I need I've had to up by budget considerably (Don't tell the missus) and I really no longer want to compromise....too much ;-)

Dec 15th, 2015, 21:00	#19
flakeypaul New Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2018 14:58 Join Date: May 2015 Location: East Yorkshire	I've got the 180bhp 2.0T engine in my S80 with an autobox. Does about 22mpg in heavy traffic around town, around 32-34mpg on the motorway, and anything in between depending on circumstances. £70 sees anything from 320 to 400 miles. Not a bad little engine, it's certainly not as slow as some make out. Make sure the gearbox doesn't 'flare'. Mine did, but a fluid change sorted it (now on 141k).

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