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Subject Topic: Volvo V70 Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonOatcaker
03/2/2007 at 8:52am
 Location: Staffs
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Hi,

I currently tow with my Toyota Hi-Lux which is not up to the job.  It is very poor towing and because it is my work vehicle, isn't the most comfortable vehicle when it comes to loading the kids in and dog in.

We are looking at upgrading our current Volvo v40, which is a lovely car but not heavy enough, for a Volvo V70.

I would like opinions/advice on your experiences of these cars.

Many Thanks

Darren


Personjennifernn
05/2/2007 at 9:52am
 Location: NW of Glasgow
 Outfit: Sterling Searcher 2008 Volvo XC90 View jennifernn's Profile View Profile   Reply to jennifernn Reply   Quote jennifernn Quote  
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The bigger Volvos generally make good towcars, we have had our 940 for almost 13 years, towing with it since 1998 and had no problems.  Auto gearbox is good, we would never buy a manual.  We have a detatchable towbar (Volvo/Brink) which is suitable for the Alko hitch.

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Jennifer


PersonCaroline M
05/2/2007 at 10:19am
 Location: East Yorkshire
 Outfit:  Volvo V70 and Eldiss Avante 534 View Caroline M's Profile View Profile   Reply to Caroline M Reply   Quote Caroline M Quote  
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We have a V70 and they make superb tow cars they are really up to the job the only downside is they make the outfit very long! You can certainly see us coming!! but we have no complaints at all as a towing car. We tow an Eldiss Avante 534 which is 7.2 metres long with a tow weight of 1415 KGs . Also they are a really comfortable car and you can get loads in the back!!

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Personp770
05/2/2007 at 1:23pm
 Location: Ross on Wye
 Outfit: Ace Jubilee Statesman and Volvo XC90 View p770's Profile View Profile   Reply to p770 Reply   Quote p770 Quote  
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Try and go for one of the V70 D5 ones as I have just traded in a 2.4 V70(170bhp) for one. While the 2.4 would pull the van (jubilee statesman 1408kg) easily it did struggle on hills, so I have changed to a D5 for the extra torque on hills, besides the D5 is faster and more up to date (pick it up on Saturday)

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Peter & Sarah


PersonJerry+Tina
17/2/2007 at 1:07pm
 Location: Humberside
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I have been toying with the idea of the V70 myself. The tow match says its around 91% which doesnt bother me so I think I will go and have a look at a few D5 versions tomorrow. 


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PersonBig Al
18/2/2007 at 6:28pm
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But there again Billies Also got a Citreon 2CV

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