New to forum, buying V70R
#1
New to forum, buying V70R
Hi guys
Sorry if this has been covered already, I did have a look but I'm at work so I don't really have all day to search :$
I've been offered an R reg v70R, 125k on the clock, for £1350
It apparently has the T5 2.3 turbo, and is apparently the FWD version
Any ideas for good things to look for at this age, faults etc?
I've had a volvo before (B reg 360 GLS) so I'm not a total Volvo 'noob' but neither am I experienced in the newer volvos and their engines etc.
Any suggestions greatfully appreciated
Ta
Sorry if this has been covered already, I did have a look but I'm at work so I don't really have all day to search :$
I've been offered an R reg v70R, 125k on the clock, for £1350
It apparently has the T5 2.3 turbo, and is apparently the FWD version
Any ideas for good things to look for at this age, faults etc?
I've had a volvo before (B reg 360 GLS) so I'm not a total Volvo 'noob' but neither am I experienced in the newer volvos and their engines etc.
Any suggestions greatfully appreciated
Ta
#2
ok just found buyers guide on forum.. sorry for time waste :$
any suggestions are still appreciated, if there's anything specific to the 'R' that have become known faults or whatever
I've heard one person comment that 'R' stands for 'repair' so I'm slightly concerned. or was that just some misinformed idiot? lol
any suggestions are still appreciated, if there's anything specific to the 'R' that have become known faults or whatever
I've heard one person comment that 'R' stands for 'repair' so I'm slightly concerned. or was that just some misinformed idiot? lol
#3
The "R" in Volvo dictionary stands for "Refinement" whereas other mfgs usually use an "R" for "Racing".
When looking for a Volvo, I would look for a turbocharged model and yes, an "R" version. Volvo's turbocharging system is so well designed that it does not affect petro economy as does in other mfgs' vehicles.
Cheers,
JPN
When looking for a Volvo, I would look for a turbocharged model and yes, an "R" version. Volvo's turbocharging system is so well designed that it does not affect petro economy as does in other mfgs' vehicles.
Cheers,
JPN
#4
thanks for that, I was wondering what it actually stood for
can you suggest an honest MPG for this car please? I'm being told that they are renowned for being drinkers, but the stock figures quote 22-40mpg depending on short-long haul
obviously the guy selling it is saying it's good on fuel, but he would say that
can you suggest an honest MPG for this car please? I'm being told that they are renowned for being drinkers, but the stock figures quote 22-40mpg depending on short-long haul
obviously the guy selling it is saying it's good on fuel, but he would say that
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