Volvo V70 (2000 - 2007) 2.4 D5 AWD S 5d Geartronic (04) (2004/04) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Mmmmm, probably a bit boring...but it doesn't bother me.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Old man in young person's body..
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yeah, I would. It's understated yet surprises people with its ability in the snow.
What are you likely to buy next?
Volvo AWD/Audi Quattro.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,600
When did you buy the car?
December 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
I bought it from my Brother, it needed a few minor jobs doing so cheaper than book price. Very rare in V70 AWD spec.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
It did everything I wanted, all wheel drive, estate, diesel, automatic with lots of toys.
What was the dealer like?
N/A
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Really relaxing, yet can go like a steam train. AWD very sure footed on bad weather.
What's it like to park?
Turning circle that of the Earth - could do with parking sensors.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing major as yet, but 4x4 prone to failure although not an expensive to fix.
What's most practical about your car?
Pretty much everything....loads of space, automatic, great for trips to Ikea, taking kids and dogs around.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Where do I start? Built in Sat Nav, Phone, heated leather seats, ipod connection, cruise control, 4x4...the list goes on and on...
