Volvo V70 (1996 - 2001) 2.3 T5 5d Auto (1999/V) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
preactical, safety concious, old man untill they find out its a 240 bhp fire breathing monster!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
friends first thought it was a big slow volvo untill they were a passanger init then there views totally changed!!!!!!!
Would you buy this car again and why?
yes! reliable, safe, quick but next time i think i would go for the manual....
What are you likely to buy next?
new shape T5 manual or R
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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?
£5,500
When did you buy the car?
June 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
yes got over a £1000 knocked off!
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
needed a practical family car
What was the dealer like?
very good, easy to talk to and rarther efficient!
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
stunning! really calm around town put you foot down and hold on tight! amazing over taking power really forces you into the back of your seat! also lovely to wipe the smile off boy racers when you beat them off the line!
What's it like to park?
easier than you would think seeming its a long car
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
needed a new auto gear selector (£100)
What's most practical about your car?
the boot space especially when seats are flat
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
2.3 5 cyl. 240 bhp turbo engine!
