Volvo V70 (1996 - 2001) 2.4T SE 5d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
The sports car had to go.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Laughed when I got a Volvo, but not when they wanted big stuff moving.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Not this model, I'd go for the 4x4 desiel so it's more economical and doesn't eat tyres at such a rate.
What are you likely to buy next?
MPV, looking at Kia Sedona, Ford Galaxy or Renault Espace
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£5,000
When did you buy the car?
August 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
Not too bad, got good price for TT in p/ex
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed more space than was available in Audi TT for baby and associated paraphenalia
What was the dealer like?
typical second-hand car dealer
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very smooth and powerful engine. Really needs traction control as you can spin the wheels in all five gears if you try hard.
What's it like to park?
Simple, yo can see the corners and it has rear parking sensor.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Blown head gasket - twice, both due to sticking thermostat.
What's most practical about your car?
huge boot space - we've carried a full bathroom suite in it. Accommodated child, dogs, camping gear etc.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
built-in dog-guard/luggage net (mine), built in child seat (my son's) illuminated mirror in sun visor (my wife's)
