Volvo V70 (2007 - 2016) 2.0 D3 (163bhp) SE Lux 5d (2011/60) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Practical, boring.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Very nice, comfortable, capable, "bourgeois".
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes - it does what I want. I would look at the competition to see how it compares, but would be biased towards a volvo estate.
What are you likely to buy next?
Caterham 7 - but that's a different story.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£27,000
When did you buy the car?
January 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
No special deal, though volvo did include three years of roadside assistance.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Load carrying capability, lights, suitability for commuting.
What was the dealer like?
Average in capability, polite, but not especially customer oriented.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Engine is okay - plenty of torque. 2nd gear is too high for pulling away at low speed. Suspension can be clunky over sleeping policemen. A pillars can be obstructive. Auto-dim mirror works well.
What's it like to park?
Easy to park as it is so manoeuvrable, though a bit long for some spaces.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Clutch and flywheel replaced under warranty. Door mirror squeak, battery cover (damaged by dealer).
What's most practical about your car?
Comfort, load carrying, fuel consumption.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Live update satnav, can get you out of trouble before it happens. Good sound system.
