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[Nunchukhamster]

Hi folks, whilst I have a loan car, figured I may as well post a few pics for anyone that hasn't had a decent look at one of these....













It's only the 2.0D model, so has no guts really, it's ok to motorway cruise but forget about any overtaking on single carriageway  

The interior I really like, and it seems to handle pretty well.  Instead of a key, you have one of those blocks which goes into dashboard slot, then you hit the start button (although it won't start unless the clutch is depressed, even when in neutral).  It's a bit "Big Brother" as it seems to know everything, i.e. which seats are occupied, who's got their belt on etc.  The only thing I really don't like is the electronic handbrake.

[BlackBeast]

Nunchukhamster, on Mar 30 2008, 03:41 PM, said:

The only thing I really don't like is the electronic handbrake.

Id like to see you do a handbrake turn Hammy

[The Stig]

BlackBeast, on Mar 30 2008, 03:58 PM, said:

Id like to see you do a handbrake turn Hammy

Looks really nice James .

That speedo looks the same as a Merc C class . Very smart .

[philv70]

Apologies for jumping in
Here's acouple i took on a Freedom Day
There a couple more of the XC90 and C70

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[Nunchukhamster]

philv70, on Apr 1 2008, 10:12 PM, said:

Apologies for jumping in

No need to apologise, the more the merrier.  You won't find us lot moaning about such trivial things as people joining in threads, drifting the threads off topic etc etc. It's all part of the feel of this forum, and why we love it and are proud to be members of it

[Engineer]

It's a Mondeo clone mate

[philv70]

Engineer, on Apr 2 2008, 07:59 PM, said:

It's a Mondeo clone mate

That's an X Type

[pavlie]

It's a FORD, the best thing about it is the "NO SMOKING" sticker, and i smoke

[kez]

v70's are getting smaller.

wheres the hand brake then ? its never one of those pull out things is it ?

[Nunchukhamster]

kez, on Apr 3 2008, 02:39 AM, said:

v70's are getting smaller.

wheres the hand brake then ? its never one of those pull out things is it ?

Electronic handbrake, down near the light controls, does my bloody head in

[Engineer]

philv70, on Apr 2 2008, 09:48 PM, said:

That's an X Type

Not the new Mondeo mate its the same as the Volvo, Jags are all washed up at Ford don't you know

[Paul Clifton]

Engineer, on Apr 3 2008, 07:27 PM, said:

Not the new Mondeo mate its the same as the Volvo, Jags are all washed up at Ford don't you know

Yes Jag and Landrover now Indian are or will be owned by TATA!!!

Paul.

[tingymagig]

Paul Clifton, on Apr 5 2008, 06:04 PM, said:

Yes Jag and Landrover now Indian are or will be owned by TATA!!!

Paul.

cant wait till i can buy a jag for �2000

[dodgyken]

I have now done 3700km in mine and I love it. It's a D5 geartronic. The economy is not great - but certainly not bad - and it is getting better on each tank of diesel.

The seats a superb, the interior lovely place to be and it is very quiet. It does exactly what it says on the tin. The boot floor is a little high - but overall it ticks all teh right boxes. I seldom use the handbrake - but having owned a Merc it is no big deal to me. I like the Sat-Nav and the bluetooth. As for problems there have been none so far.

If anyone is at Marham at the weekend pop over and you can have a nose about.

[y2blade]

dodgyken, on Apr 11 2008, 09:57 AM, said:

I have now done 3700km in mine and I love it. It's a D5 geartronic. The economy is not great - but certainly not bad - and it is getting better on each tank of diesel.

The seats a superb, the interior lovely place to be and it is very quiet. It does exactly what it says on the tin. The boot floor is a little high - but overall it ticks all teh right boxes. I seldom use the handbrake - but having owned a Merc it is no big deal to me. I like the Sat-Nav and the bluetooth. As for problems there have been none so far.

If anyone is at Marham at the weekend pop over and you can have a nose about.

i like that ALOT very nice indeed

[dodgyken]

y2blade, on Apr 11 2008, 10:14 AM, said:

i like that ALOT very nice indeed

Thanks - you have no idea how many emails went back and forth choosing the wheels!! I have a set of 17" Caniculas with winter tyres - for winter - obviously.

The car is lowered on HEICO springs, and will also have the remap later this year - mid-June time.

The interior is off-black leather with modern wood - which I reckon is the best combo for the new V70.

[y2blade]

dodgyken, on Apr 11 2008, 10:31 AM, said:

Thanks - you have no idea how many emails went back and forth choosing the wheels!! I have a set of 17" Caniculas with winter tyres - for winter - obviously.

The car is lowered on HEICO springs, and will also have the remap later this year - mid-June time.

The interior is off-black leather with modern wood - which I reckon is the best combo for the new V70.

when i first saw the 08 V70's i wasnt too keen them, but after seeing a few in the flesh at MRG Volvo i am really quiet taken with them


good on you mate

enjoy it

[foggyjames]

I'm still not convinced they got the rear end quite right, but yours is the best looking one I've seen so far, dodgyken!

They do them with a 2.0D engine? Crikey...

cheers

James

[Nunchukhamster]

foggyjames, on Apr 15 2008, 03:10 AM, said:

I'm still not convinced they got the rear end quite right, but yours is the best looking one I've seen so far, dodgyken!

They do them with a 2.0D engine? Crikey...

cheers

James

They do, and it's pretty gutless, I think the spec is 134bhp.  It was fine cruising on motorways, but didn't inspire me in any other way with its performance.

[John_C]

That's really pretty weedy for such a big car, I guess we should just be glad they don't fit the 1.6D, that's gutless in an S40

I really like the look of the new V70 and S80, a high spec one of those with the D5 engine and a remap would do me just fine.......

Maybe one day!

Cheers,
John