Volvo V70 (2000 - 2007) 2.5T SE 5d Geartronic (03) (2003/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
who cares
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Nice Motor.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Maybe. Time will tell. It is enjoyable to drive. The ongoing itermittent electrical fault has put some doubt in my mind. Hovever it less frequent and it doesn't effect the running of the car.
What are you likely to buy next?
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
March 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Not bad, due them wanting to boost their end of year sales figures.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Space, comfort, reputed to be soild & safe. The 2.5T would be smooth and gives you pace when you need it.
What was the dealer like?
Good
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very smooth, great over distance
What's it like to park?
Poor steering lock.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Intermittent error code came up saying reduced gearbox funtion. No effect on the drive, just a visual error indication. Took it to volvo under the used car warranty. New electronic assembley fitted to the gearbox. Still have the same intermittent fault, all be it less frequent
What's most practical about your car?
Space, comfort of the seats.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
heated seats on cold morning.
