Looking to buy a '97 - '00 V70...
 

Hi all from a sunny London (for once, lol!). I've always toyed with the idea of buying a V70 since I was around 16 as took a ride in a Police one at a Police show in 2002 (was a T5-R).

I'm now looking to buy a V70 in the next month - 2 months, my questions are:

- Which one is more reliable? I've seen a 2.5T, 2.5-20V, and a 2.4T; which one is better out of these 3? I've been told to rule out AWD versions as mine will be a daily use car and so AWD tyres will cost a bit more than on usual cars.

- I'm assuming the turbo is LPT on both the 2.4 and 2.5, if I was to buy one of these, could I possibly have a light tune done?

- What should I look out for when buying either of the above V70's? Aside from the usual, mayo under cap, leaks around oil cap (failed Oil cap seal I'm guessing?).


I've seen 2 or 3 in the last week to confirm my thoughts of wanting one, and whilst I currently drive a hatchback, the V70's all handled Very well...I was surprised! Also I have a dog so the idea of a big estate (or Wagon as you guys say in the U.S.A) and a dog guard is appealing.

Many thanks, I look forward to hopefully going on your recommendations and owning one!

*Edit - name's Harry btw :) *

hello Harry,

these cars are ok, tires for awd more expensive, it depends what you want out of your tires, excuse me, tyres. awd can easily be converted to 2wd if not operating. non turbo will last you longer.

Lol yeah, tyres/tires...

Thats cool...so i'll go for a non turbo model...the powerful one out of the n/a range, from what i've researched, is the 170bhp one...Am i right?