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Just put a deposit down on a V70 diseasel. I'm joining the comfy car club after a couple of years of stiff suspension and 9k revving Toyota motoring
The guy is getting it MOT'd for me tomorrow so it will come with 12 months ticket. I've not seen the car yet but have been assured it's spotless. He has owned it over 10 years and it's just had front wishbones and cambelt change. The car has only just done 100k so pretty low for a 52 plate. Decent spec with sat nav and all the other bells and whistles.
Anyhow my main worry is the gearbox. Bloke says it's spot on but I've read a few horror stories. I guess there are a st ton of V70 autos about and the amount of good reviews I have read far outweighs the bad. Bloke at work is on his second got rid of his D5 at 280k and now has a T5 on 150k with no gearbox issues both early models.
Is there something to look out for to spot gearbox problems early and I fancy getting it remapped is that a bad idea? Anything else to watch out for before I part with my hard earned?
The guy is getting it MOT'd for me tomorrow so it will come with 12 months ticket. I've not seen the car yet but have been assured it's spotless. He has owned it over 10 years and it's just had front wishbones and cambelt change. The car has only just done 100k so pretty low for a 52 plate. Decent spec with sat nav and all the other bells and whistles.
Anyhow my main worry is the gearbox. Bloke says it's spot on but I've read a few horror stories. I guess there are a st ton of V70 autos about and the amount of good reviews I have read far outweighs the bad. Bloke at work is on his second got rid of his D5 at 280k and now has a T5 on 150k with no gearbox issues both early models.
Is there something to look out for to spot gearbox problems early and I fancy getting it remapped is that a bad idea? Anything else to watch out for before I part with my hard earned?
Thanks. As the guy has owned it for so long I'll ask a bit more re the gearbox and if the cluster has ever been done.
Has anyone ever had any experience with these Aux units? Even if I ended up with a different Volvo it's something I'd still look at doing. I believe for cars with the RTI system you also need this adapter?
Has anyone ever had any experience with these Aux units? Even if I ended up with a different Volvo it's something I'd still look at doing. I believe for cars with the RTI system you also need this adapter?
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