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Jun 28th, 2024, 13:06 | #11 | |
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The latest inspection shows 17% assymetry in the rear suspension, which passes due to being less than 30%. |
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Jun 28th, 2024, 19:50 | #12 | |
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Jun 28th, 2024, 23:35 | #13 |
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Interesting that you're thinking a buying a diesel car, given that you drive 10,000 km per year - that's 6,000 miles for those of us on the other side of the Channel.
The usual wisdom says that very low usage isn't a good idea with a Diesel engine because it really needs sustained, regular driving at highway speeds to keep things working properly. Would a petrol-engined car be an option for you? If it helps at all, I have a 2012 D5 V70, and to be fair, although it's not a patch on my old 1997 V70 in general terms, the engine (now at 152,000 miles - that's 250,000km) is certainly one of the car's strong points. It's very quick, with 200+bhp on tap, and very economical, averaging over 49mpg (4.8litres/100km). But essentially it's a Ford Mondeo. With the experience of several high mileage Volvos I'd hesitate to recommend anything with lots of electronic gizmos. Bendy headlights, electronic handbrakes, lane departure warnings, blind spot systems, automatic wind-down windows, fancy audio systems, built-in sat-nav etc etc, are all OK until something goes wrong. Or worse still, when things don't actually go wrong, but insist on developing annoying, random intermittent hiccups. Like the blind spot system that doesn't work in the dark when it rains, or the reverse sensor that's just a bit too sensitive, or the radio that randomly switches off, and then corrects itself a moment or two later. When I think, the 240s, 740s 940s, early V70 and 960 that I've owned never had any fancy gimmicks, all covered massive mileages, and all were petrol-powered. And any one of them I'd have back in a heartbeat. The current V70, by contrast isn't a bad car, but it just isn't a great car either, and doesn't inspire that confidence that has our S70 at 250,000 miles just now, and saw my old V70, an original classic model, sail well past 300,000 miles - that's half a million kilometres - on the original engine, gearbox and suspension. Jack Last edited by capt jack; Jun 28th, 2024 at 23:37. |
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Also, I loved the 2007- Mondeo. I owned two of them myself and they're roomy and comfortable, with an excellent driving position, which is also carried over into into my current V70. Like the V70, the Mondeo also has a very pleasant ambience. Switching from the Mondeo to the V70 was, therefore, very easy and a bit like stepping into a plusher Mondeo. These cars also last if given some TLC. I see more than a few pristine 57-reg Mondeos on my travels and it's clear that they have proud owners.
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Jun 29th, 2024, 19:59 | #15 | |
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We have three kids and when we are all in our current petrol engine car, it happens regularly that some of the steeper hills necessitate down-shifting due to lack of torque + at highway speeds of 120km/h, the engine is above 3500 rpm and fuel consumption is a lot higher than 90-100km/h. Most trips with this car will be longer trips and the idea of being comfortable again on the highways has me looking further than I do now, when planning family or sports outings in places I haven't visited. The point about electronics is a good one. I will keep that in mind. In some ways, would I interpret your (the people commenting here) advice correctly, that simplicity even in this matter is the key to reliability? That becomes a bit of a counterintuitive thing, as more options in that case is actually not necessarily a good thing. Is there a real difference in reliability or proneness to problems between the D3, D4 and D5 engines? Last edited by sacke; Jun 29th, 2024 at 20:46. |
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I have heard of some D5 engines that have blown head gaskets, but not D3 or D4 engines.
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Jul 1st, 2024, 13:52 | #17 | |
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Make sure the cam belt and auxiliary belts/tensioner have been changed. Its also important to check that the alternator clutch pulley isn't making any noise. Any squeaks from the alternator area on startup is the early warning (get it replaced ASAP). If the alternator pulley fails, it can also lead to major damage. These are the main issues on these engines. As for other things, well its like any other car really. Check the suspension is in good order. Gear changes are smooth and so on. Check the service history. 5 cylinder engines are capable of very high mileage with maintenance.
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Jul 9th, 2024, 07:36 | #18 |
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Found the one
This is the one that I am getting.
2012 Volvo V70 D3, 136bph, Momentum with 170.000km. Service history known. Clutch replaced at 140k. Control arms at 150k. This one has almost none of the fancy electronic extras that might break, so simplicity all round. The lower price and lower mileage leaves room for issues that nobody would have caught yet. 8990€ |
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Jul 9th, 2024, 09:10 | #19 | |
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It looks really nice.
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Jul 9th, 2024, 10:11 | #20 |
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Lovely car. Thanks for sharing.
That'll have the 5 cylinder engine too...
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