CRAIGR
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| posted on 1/2/11 at 04:32 PM |
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Volvo v70 d5 2.4 estates vs 530d
Volvo v70 d5 auto 2.4 estates or 530d auto bmw estates
Anybody got experience of these ,pros ,cons etc and things to look for when purchasing.
Ta muchly in advance
[Edited on 1/2/11 by CRAIGR]
[Edited on 1/2/11 by CRAIGR]
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phelpsa
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| posted on 1/2/11 at 05:35 PM |
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We've had a couple of V70 D5s and they are wonderful cars. Much nicer place to be than a BMW! Look out for injector problems on the 165bhp (Euro
3) ones as they can start to cause issues if run on supermarket fuel all their life (thats what we were told about ours anyway). 17" wheels
buckle easily for some reason too.
Pick of the bunch are the later 185bhp 6spd geartronic ones if you can find one, excellent combination!
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MikeR
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| posted on 1/2/11 at 05:52 PM |
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Boss used to have a 170bhp saloon (maybe the 165 quoted here is what it really was).
Great car to drive, very easy and relaxing. The large sports wheels meant a limited turning circle - i kept having to do 3 point turns in multi story
car parks. Boss reckoned no matter how he drove it he got 45mpg. Decided to save company tax and got a 406, regretted it. Not as nice comparatively to
drive mega distance, everything felt cheaper and he only managed 40ish mpg.
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carpmart
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| posted on 1/2/11 at 05:58 PM |
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One is FWD the other is the correct configuration and is RWD. Easy decision go RWD!
You only live once - make the most of it!
Radical Clubsport, Kwaker motor
'94 MX5 MK1, 1.8
F10 M5 - 600bhp Daily Hack 
Range Rover Sport - Wife's Car
Mercedes A class - Son's Car
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phelpsa
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| posted on 1/2/11 at 07:19 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeR
Boss reckoned no matter how he drove it he got 45mpg
Thats what we found, even towing a tonne and a half of trailer!
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