V70 owner... again!

[R111RWD]

Well after a couple of years without a V70 and having a Passat, I have bought myself a V70 today. 2008 with 140k it’s had just one owner from new. Never even failed an MOT or had advisories!

Last V70 I had was a 2004 so this will be the “new” shape to me. That was a bit of a shed which hadn’t been loved, this ones a different kettle of fish altogether.

I can’t wait to get it now, I forgot how much I liked V70’s!

[sv70]

It's true what they say,-you don't appreciate what you have till you lose it-[in many various forms,when i decided it was time to change my astravan,my choice was either the passat estate or the volvo v70,as both had square,back ends-[around year 2005]making great load capacity any in my view nice looking,i am glad i plumped for a 2005 v70,takes more load than previous,more comfy,more economical,and a nicer looking motor.i have had it for 4 years now and my only regret is that i didn't get one years earlier,and it's my intention to drive this or one like it till i can't drive anymore-[approx 15 years-unless the powers that be ban diesels or i unfortunately get banned- unlikely] So welcome back to the V70 you always knew it made sense to go back.

[Georgeandkira]

You bought an '05 4 years ago and regret not buying an '04?

Were both cars available when you purchased?

What could the differences possibly have been?

Truly, why the remorse?

[sv70]

My post maybe was misleading,sorry,what i meant to say was that i wish i had bought a v70 ages ago,regarding a 04 or 55 plate,then yes knowing what i know now regarding the extra stuff like dpf swirl flaps etc i would have chose an 04-163 bhp,but at the time i purchased mine i didn't do my homework on the marque,having said that i have had no issues with my dpf apart from a minor stutter when i didn't prime the fuel pump after replacing the valve lifters,and only probs with swirl was the broken arm.I also like the facelift improvements-brushed ally trim etc.Please don't tell me i could have had the 163bhp,no dpf and swirls in a facelift version.

[gingerbiscuit69]

you could have had a facelift 163hp blacktop... i have a 2005 SE model just like it great vehicle!

[sv70]

Thanks,I was afraid someone would tell me that,anyway i'll know for next time if anything happens to mine-[heaven forbid]There is some advantage though with a euro 4,-cheaper road tax,so il put the saving in a pot and in 5 years time may be enough to pay for a replacement dpf-[if needed]

[gingerbiscuit69]

lucky i get 15-20mpg better fuel economy then eh? Should cover the extra £40 tax hehe

i mean, yours goes quicker, far as top trumps goes, you win!

[simonwedge]

Originally Posted by sv70

Thanks,I was afraid someone would tell me that,anyway i'll know for next time if anything happens to mine-[heaven forbid]There is some advantage though with a euro 4,-cheaper road tax,so il put the saving in a pot and in 5 years time may be enough to pay for a replacement dpf-[if needed]

I wouldn't worry about it. I previously had a facelift 163 D5 and I've now got a 185 D5 which I've had for about 3 years. The majority of my journeys are shortish and yes the 'Soot Filter Full' warning light comes on from time to time. When it does I take it for a longer drive keeping it in a lower gear than normal so it's over 50mph and 2,000 revs and the DPF clears itself within 5-10 minutes - no big deal. In terms of economy I haven't noticed a discernible difference between them and certainly not 15 mpg. So my message is enjoy the car and welcome back into the fold.

[sv70]

Thanks for the comparison,I'm not worried at all,like you most of my journeys are short,with a motorway blast every month and no problems with dpf so far.If you have a 163 euro 3 or a 185 euro 4 there are no losers because they are both great cars and i wouldn't let a euro 4 put me off.