Estate - Front (FWD) - 6 Speed - (Man) / 6 Speed Geartronic - (Auto) - 2401 cc - Max Speed: 140 mph - 185 bhp - Diesel - Available Trims: R-DESIGN, R-DESIGN Premium, SE, SE Lux, SE Lux Premium, SE Premium, S, Sport
Advantages: Swift, Well Made, Indestructable Disadvantages: depreciation, service costs
The VolvoV70 estate was brought into the market by Volvo to replace its ageing 850 range. The 1997-2000 V70's boast several exterior improvements over the 850 including reshaped front and side lights, and body coloured bumpers and door handles.
We bought our 1999 V70 for about £13,000, though expect to pay up to 5 grand more if you decide to buy through a dealer or specialist.
The car is a 2.5L Turbo Diesel, and was our first diesel car. We were surprised at the acceleration of the car, and even though it sounds like a van when your in traffic, it has a nice 'howl' when you put the pedal to the metal. Official Volvo stats record the V70 TD getting to 60 in around 8.5 seconds. The car does a little under 40mpg on the motorway, and a little under 35mph when accelerating heavily in towns or in traffic. There is also a lack ...
LimpBizkitUK 17.10.2002
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Advantages: Build quality, safety features, Comfort, Spacious, Rapid fold-down seats, luxury at good price Disadvantages: Manourverability, large turning circle
The V70 D5 is a very spacious car indeed. You can fit a family of five in the car with ease, still leaving a massive boot space for the biggest of suitcases and childrens artilery.
With a flick of a button the rear seats are folded away rapidly to leave a perfectly flat luggage area large enough to fit a double matress. It is even possible to carry 3meter long items such as copper pipe and still close the rear tailgate.
The choice of diesel is no loss on the petrol versions, the performance being near equal with 185Bhp output, and fuel economy delivering over 50mpg on stretches of dual carriageway or motorways. Put the accellerator to the floor and you will cruise past most other cars with ease making overtaking manouvers safe.
The D5 engine does sound noisey when cold, but after a few minutes this dies away and settles down to ...
craigadj 26.05.2009 (27.05.2009)
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Not being a follower of fashion I seem to be at the front of it now, pushing the boundary forward, that?s how it is since I bought a nice shiny new Motorola V70 last week and the number of people I?ve heard saying ?oohhh? since is unbelievable and the better half hasn?t complained either.
I bought my phone via Cyren-Communications.co.uk which is on a previous Op if you fancy a look.
The Motorola V70 was released in the UK on the Orange network in April this year, yes only a few months back?
True it only cost me £10 on a £25 per month mobile tariff with Orange, but I would shop around as I?m sure the prices fluctuate as much as the reliability of the Scottish weather.
If you really want to you could pay around £100 in the shops for the phone without looking around. Or buy it for £420 without any contract.
With my V70 I ...
Johnsie 29.08.2002
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