What's your model Volvo and what DONT you like about it? - Page 12

trebek · May 8th, 2009, 14:22

98 S70-T5

The fact that I no longer trust the damn thing. At 93,000 a well maintained car should be realiable. My car isn't. Too many electrical issues, in fact as soon as I fix it, I'm selling her and buying another pick-up truck.

On the positive note, the acceleration and handling are a dream. When it works.

foggyjames · May 9th, 2009, 01:14

What specifically has gone wrong with it? I'd say that's very much atypical of the 850 / 70 series. Mine has had a few minor mechanical problems (PAS pump failure aside...just expected maintenance stuff like split CV gaiters), but electrical problems (antenna ring for the immobiliser aside) are pretty rare.

cheers

James

LankyTim · May 10th, 2009, 17:55

My 944 turbo.

1) The black bodywork gets dirty very quickly
2) It picks up dents easily (thanks shoppers)
3) Its expensive to run (but thats Volvos I guess
4) It handles like the Tirpitz.

SteveC30R · May 17th, 2009, 20:05

Firstly - Volvo UK Customer Service - Pathetic

Secondly - Alloy Wheels on a Brand New Vehicle Stuck to Hubs

Third - Engine Download & Stereo Download required on Vehicle that is only 5 months old....pathetic.

I won't be buying another Volvo and would not advise anyone else to buy one either....watch out for more posts....

Gazdok · May 18th, 2009, 12:09

Comparing V70 Platform I (97 2.5V20 SE) and V70 Platform II (06 D5 AWD SE):
1. Tyres are too fat - 225/45 - unfortunately general trend
2. Turning circle
3. Thick A-pillar with huge blind spot forward right
4. Reduction in number of storage spaces despite massive thick doors
5. Everything is software / computer controlled and thus Volvo only and
6. Rise in repair bills PI to PII
7. Relatively poor fuel consumption

Just driving a courtessy S60 2.0T 2003:
1. Fat tyres - Pirelli Nero very, very noisy
2. Hard ride
3. Poor visibilty front (A-pillar) and rear
4. Very sluggish response of 2.0Turbo mated with automatic

BlueBrickSte · May 18th, 2009, 21:59

945 se lpt: 135bhp- kak. Too many electronics- kak. Its not a 245 cis. kak

foggyjames · May 18th, 2009, 23:57

135bhp is soon fixed using the wastegate actuator off an HPT

The electronics aren't bad on 940s...pound for pound, they're a fair bit more fuel efficient than the CIS stuff. I do have a kinda phobia of K-Jet, though

cheers

James

BlueBrickSte · May 19th, 2009, 19:40

Cheers 4 wastegate info F.J

CIS reasonably simple system wi nearly no elecs. Adjust the mixture screw on top of fuel dizzy n drive like grandad n fuel economy is nnot too bad( I did but only for a bit)

simpT5 · May 20th, 2009, 15:54

I keep my p1 V70 T5 well waxed and when it rains all the water sits in beads on the roof, waiting for me to open either front window, its at this point all the water pours straight in off the roof all over my electric window switches! Very annoying!!

BlueBrickSte · May 20th, 2009, 18:55

Maybe a beige vinyl roof would help n look cooool as well!?

May 9th, 2009, 01:14	#112
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Today 01:27 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	What specifically has gone wrong with it? I'd say that's very much atypical of the 850 / 70 series. Mine has had a few minor mechanical problems (PAS pump failure aside...just expected maintenance stuff like split CV gaiters), but electrical problems (antenna ring for the immobiliser aside) are pretty rare. cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

May 10th, 2009, 17:55	#113
LankyTim Missing the point Last Online: Feb 5th, 2023 23:12 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Stoke-On-Trent View Photos By: LankyTim	My 944 turbo. 1) The black bodywork gets dirty very quickly 2) It picks up dents easily (thanks shoppers) 3) Its expensive to run (but thats Volvos I guess 4) It handles like the Tirpitz. __________________ Tim 1968 Volvo 145 long term project. Currently without a Volvo daily driver.

May 17th, 2009, 20:05	#114
SteveC30R New Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2011 00:32 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Durham	Volvo C30 R Design Sport Firstly - Volvo UK Customer Service - Pathetic Secondly - Alloy Wheels on a Brand New Vehicle Stuck to Hubs Third - Engine Download & Stereo Download required on Vehicle that is only 5 months old....pathetic. I won't be buying another Volvo and would not advise anyone else to buy one either....watch out for more posts....

May 18th, 2009, 23:57	#117
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Today 01:27 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	135bhp is soon fixed using the wastegate actuator off an HPT The electronics aren't bad on 940s...pound for pound, they're a fair bit more fuel efficient than the CIS stuff. I do have a kinda phobia of K-Jet, though cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

May 20th, 2009, 15:54	#119
simpT5 Lovin all 5 of my pots Last Online: Feb 21st, 2015 15:11 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cheshire	I keep my p1 V70 T5 well waxed and when it rains all the water sits in beads on the roof, waiting for me to open either front window, its at this point all the water pours straight in off the roof all over my electric window switches! Very annoying!! __________________

May 8th, 2009, 14:22	#111
trebek New Member Last Online: Jul 15th, 2009 22:07 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Logan/Utah	98 S70-T5 The fact that I no longer trust the damn thing. At 93,000 a well maintained car should be realiable. My car isn't. Too many electrical issues, in fact as soon as I fix it, I'm selling her and buying another pick-up truck. On the positive note, the acceleration and handling are a dream. When it works.

May 18th, 2009, 12:09	#115
Gazdok Master Member Last Online: Dec 31st, 2023 11:17 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wigston	Comparing V70 Platform I (97 2.5V20 SE) and V70 Platform II (06 D5 AWD SE): 1. Tyres are too fat - 225/45 - unfortunately general trend 2. Turning circle 3. Thick A-pillar with huge blind spot forward right 4. Reduction in number of storage spaces despite massive thick doors 5. Everything is software / computer controlled and thus Volvo only and 6. Rise in repair bills PI to PII 7. Relatively poor fuel consumption Just driving a courtessy S60 2.0T 2003: 1. Fat tyres - Pirelli Nero very, very noisy 2. Hard ride 3. Poor visibilty front (A-pillar) and rear 4. Very sluggish response of 2.0Turbo mated with automatic

May 18th, 2009, 21:59	#116
BlueBrickSte Premier Member Last Online: May 8th, 2016 20:48 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: near Wigan View Photos By: BlueBrickSte	945 se lpt: 135bhp- kak. Too many electronics- kak. Its not a 245 cis. kak

May 19th, 2009, 19:40	#118
BlueBrickSte Premier Member Last Online: May 8th, 2016 20:48 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: near Wigan View Photos By: BlueBrickSte	Cheers 4 wastegate info F.J CIS reasonably simple system wi nearly no elecs. Adjust the mixture screw on top of fuel dizzy n drive like grandad n fuel economy is nnot too bad( I did but only for a bit)

May 20th, 2009, 18:55	#120
BlueBrickSte Premier Member Last Online: May 8th, 2016 20:48 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: near Wigan View Photos By: BlueBrickSte	Maybe a beige vinyl roof would help n look cooool as well!?

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