Volvo V70 (1996 - 2001) 2.3 R 5d Auto (1997/R) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Well i'm 5ft 5, so may be that i have small feet! I love it its different to anything else out there and it will give an impreza a good race.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They werent sure at first, you know i got the pipe and slippers usual jokes! But towards the end they loved its speed, torque and handling.

Would you buy this car again and why?

You know what despite the horrible times i had with the car i would, its beautiful, and goes like clappers prefer it to the C7o i have just replaced it with.

What are you likely to buy next?

I already have a c70 t5 gt.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£3,500

When did you buy the car?

January 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

Trader! Shocking deal, car had many problems, temporarily bodged

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

My cousin had the 850 R and i loved it, so this semmed like a good choice, for speed, comfort and space.

What was the dealer like?

rubbish

What's it like to drive?

Absolutely fantastic

What's it like to park?

Easy peasy plenty of view,

Have you had any problems with the car?

Yes a hell of a lot actually, i'll reel a list off for you. If you are inded looking at buying one of these check these things. 1. Rear main camshaft seal £500 2. Abs Tracs unit, If theres an abs light on the dash after the car has been fired up then you are looking at £300 for a new unit or £150 for a recon. 3. Rear wiper, these cease £50 4. Gearbox, mine blew to bits £1500 for a sh replacement. 5. Turbo solenoid valve. £50 6. Make sure the windows work as drivers window switch pack is a common problem £75 7. Hoses wear and vac leaks. £100 8. Warped discs, this car should have come with 4 pots on, however you get crap brakes and the car doesnt like to stop over well. It eats front tyres and discs for breakfast.

What's most practical about your car?

The space.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The Atmospheric dump valve, Pssscht! The dolby pro logic stereo is good