Time to talk to the experts

[Simmy]

Originally Posted by bogart

Still doing my research on the engine options but most of what I read say the engines are noisy and more suited to motorway cruising at a suitable speed, that is not what I will be doing. Now if somebody could just confirm what I have gleaned from the web and here.

D3 2.0L 134BHP 4 cyl

D4 2.0L 161BHP 4 cyl

D5 2.4L 213BHP 5 cyl

Still no wiser as to which would suit my needs which are around town use and occasional 50 mile jaunt on mainly A and B roads

i think a petrol car would suit your driveing miles modern diesels like to be used . you may be setting yourself up for dpf problems with such little use might be worth considering..

[griston64]

Originally Posted by bogart

Not disagreeing but would like a car no more than say 5 years old so that eliminates petrol.
Now if you want to flog me your 940 !

Not parting with Trigger She's far too valuable

Not quite sure what you mean about no petrol cars available under 5 years old. There are loads out there

[bogart]

Was meaning v70 petrol under 5 years old.

[bogart]

And another couple of questions is the Sat Nav any good? and what about updates assume not free? Have a DIY Garmin fitted in the Freelander, looks like car came with it, and obviously updates are free. Finally is the Volvo geartronic the same as a DSG box?

[Tannaton]

Originally Posted by bogart

And another couple of questions is the Sat Nav any good? and what about updates assume not free? Have a DIY Garmin fitted in the Freelander, looks like car came with it, and obviously updates are free. Finally is the Volvo geartronic the same as a DSG box?

If you get a 2014MY onwards then the system is called "Sensus" and it's pretty good I think. Some people prefer other systems but it does work well and is easy to use, you also have voice recognition etc. Not all cars 2014-2015 had NAV so check carefully.

On the years of cars you are looking at all of the auto's are AISIN Warner TF-80 (the same gearbox as in your Freelander) which is a traditional "slushbox" auto.

[bogart]

Well I have had no problems with the Freelander's box. Changes very nicely barely noticeable
most of the time. Will keep an eye on the sat navs.

[bogart]

Also have been looking at a couple of Skoda estates, yes I know Skoda.
The Octavia and the Superb. They seem a viable option except the standard offerings are a bit basic in niceties unless one goes up the range somewhat.

[Tannaton]

A few people at work have Octavia estates and are generally pleased with them, but "niggles" seem frequent - i.e. the odd £150 repair for a warning light or faulty sensor.

My wife has a Golf, from the same VAG stable, my view is they are predictable "appliances". A Volvo will be part of your family...

[Kev0607]

Originally Posted by bogart

Also have been looking at a couple of Skoda estates, yes I know Skoda.
The Octavia and the Superb. They seem a viable option except the standard offerings are a bit basic in niceties unless one goes up the range somewhat.

Skoda’s are actually decent vehicles. They had a bad name from years ago, but they’ve definitely upped their game!

[griston64]

Skoda are very good these days. My wife is on her third new one and two of my friends have had them for the last 8 years. No issues at all !

The Supberb has mahoosive leg room in the back as well. Miles more than the V70. I'm 6'2" with long legs for my height so by the time my seat is a far back as it will go in my V70 there is hardly any legroom behind me. When I tried the same in the Supberb there was loads of legroom in the back