buying 850 or pre2000 V70

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Nov 26, 2007 | 07:58 AM

brichardsonhome

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buying 850 or pre2000 V70

Some years ago I had an 850 2.5GLT and am now considering a later 850 or a V or S70 (up to probably 1998 as only around Â£1000/1500 to spend. Any advice on which models and mpg to expect would be appreciated. I need to pull an 18ft caravan with it. Regards Brian

Nov 26, 2007 | 08:26 AM

JimKW

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RE: buying 850 or pre2000 V70

I would not pull anything over 3,000 lbs. The 850 and the 98 V/S70 are basically the same car.

Nov 26, 2007 | 08:50 AM

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RE: buying 850 or pre2000 V70

I personally would not pull anything heavier than say a lawn mower trailer with a front wheel drive car. I think you are just asking for transmission problems.

Nov 29, 2007 | 04:49 PM

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RE: buying 850 or pre2000 V70

Hello Brian,

Greetings from Narita, Japan.

I would follow the 2 gentlemen's advice. 850 & V80 are too nice to be damaged by pulling something heavy. Refer to the owner's manual, and I would not exceed what is stated in it.

Cheers,

JPN