Wife wants a v70 7 Seater

Post 436444 by merc85 on 2011-12-14 15:20:38

Hi there, My wife wants a ph2 v70 7 Seater, i practically no nothing about the ph2's. Whats the most fuel efficiant model, Coupeled with Reliability? Speed is not important, got around 3k to spend must be Manual. Any surggestions. I was thinking 2.4 n/a or lpt

Post 436448 by M-R-P on 2011-12-14 15:27:38

Lpt is good but more to go wrong. Go for post 2004 models as the electrical faults have been fixed (DIM grrr) If I hadn't got the T-5 bug, I'd have a D-5 in a heartbeat. loads of punch and 45+mpg. You don't have to buy a 7 seater, get a 5 seater and buy a 7 seat kit off flea bay for 75-100 quid. Get a manual too, one less big, expensive thing to go wrong.

Post 436458 by dave stew on 2011-12-14 16:00:34

I sold my seven seats and converted it back to a 5. Now the lads are getting bigger, I wish I'd have kept it!

Post 436461 by Kingsford G on 2011-12-14 16:11:21

D 5 mate all day long.Good power great mpg.Or buy an Audi a6 LOL I know u love those lol

Post 436467 by merc85 on 2011-12-14 16:30:00

[quote=Kingsford G;436461]D 5 mate all day long.Good power great mpg.Or buy an Audi a6 LOL I know u love those lol[/quote] Id rather herpies than a Audi lol

Post 436468 by yorkshire R on 2011-12-14 16:32:10

i got rid of my T4 for a A4 and it was the slowest thing i think iv ever had!

Post 436472 by bigrotch on 2011-12-14 16:39:45

Personally I think ya missus would love a Audi tt mate u know ya like them lol

Post 436473 by M-R-P on 2011-12-14 16:43:53

[quote=merc85;436467]Id rather herpies than a Audi lol[/quote] Many have both, nowerdays! [quote=bigrotch;436472]Personally I think ya missus would love a Audi tt mate u know ya like them lol[/quote] Wash your mouth out with Jays you horrible man :hilarious

Post 436480 by foammanmark on 2011-12-14 16:57:47

The main thing is to avoid the auto box if you can, as even the D5 with auto isn't very economical. My manual D5 averaged 44mpg and I didn't reset it for over 6 months. However, the bulk of my drving is long motorway journeys. Reliability wise, the only thing that has gone wrong was a pipe came disconnected from the turbo due to a broken bracket, and that was a 45min fix.

Post 436481 by Porcine_Aviator on 2011-12-14 17:16:35

What ever you do don't get an autobox.

Post 436512 by Jim S70R on 2011-12-14 18:52:05

[quote=merc85;436444]Hi there, My wife wants a ph2 v70 7 Seater, i practically no nothing about the ph2's. Whats the most fuel efficiant model, Coupeled with Reliability? Speed is not important, got around 3k to spend must be Manual. Any surggestions. I was thinking 2.4 n/a or lpt[/quote] The Volvo bug has been planted then lol.

Post 436609 by volvo on 2011-12-14 20:44:00

Merc..i know its maybe not what you are looking for mate but i have a V70 T5 on LPG....its not a seven seater but it has Gavs Koni FSD's on it lol...so of course it would come with standard suspension....let me know if you are intrested mate cheers