stuey Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Got a pathfinder, but looking for a change and fancied something a hit more economical too. Anyone got any experience of the Volvo xc70?? Is there anything else out there similar to the Volvo? Cheers Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Audi allroad,skoda octavia,subaru legacy/forrester.No experience of any sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDFrain Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 transit connect stu..... and i will swap you mine for yours. Bargain JDF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster123 Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 i d thought the pathfinder was ok on mpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted April 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 pathfinder is good on the juice for a vehicle its size, but looking for something that gets mid 40's. john, er.............. ......no! cheers Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDFrain Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 hahahaah but stu... its the same year John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Sorry Stu, If you check "auto trader" the XC70 does mid to high 30's combined, Same with the XC60, the 90 is worse Audi allroad 2.0 A4 will do what you ask but pricey A6 Allroad wont do it what you looking at spending? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Subaru outback diesel will do it as will the Legacy diesel Skoda Octavia estate 4x4 will also do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 (edited) Got a pathfinder, but looking for a change and fancied something a hit more economical too. Anyone got any experience of the Volvo xc70?? Is there anything else out there similar to the Volvo? Cheers Stu I've got a 2006 XC70 SE Lux D5 geartronic which I've owned from new and has done 128k miles at an average fuel consumption of 32.14 mpg. It is a very comfortable car and with the 185bhp engine is pretty quick, but the fuel consumption isn't great. In the six years I've owned it apart from servicing every 18k miles I've only had to pay for consumables - brake pads and discs, tyres roughly 30k miles an axle, and two front lower wishbones. It is now starting to cost me money, the AFM started playing up and the car went into 'limp home' mode regularly so was replaced. I've now got an EGR problem that looks like £300 to replace, and I think the exhaust is starting to blow. In addition the suspension is electronically adjustable for 'comfort' or 'sport' mode and both front shockers are weeping at the top seal, it was an MOT advisory note in December last year and it seems is a common problem. For Volvo to replace them it's £1200, I can get a pair from a Volvo dealership discounted for £875 but that's supply only. However, I discovered the Monroe online shop the other day and they do an OE pair for £390 inclusive plus I'll need to get them fitted and I think it'll have to go into a Volvo workshop to have them aligned with the engine management system. It will still work out far cheaper than letting a Volvo dealership do the entire job. I've decided to cough up and keep it, I think better the devil you know, than sell it on and lose a rake of money to buy a smaller more economic car. Edited April 1, 2012 by PhilR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Octavia SCOUT 4x4, more clearance, excellent seating, trim, underbody panels, yadda yadda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chr15j Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Freelander? I had a v70 T5 ex police, great car, fast but thirsty. Look out for auto boxes with transmission flutter! Audi all road is nice but again watch out for auto box, must be serviced properly and auto oil properly changed at correct temp and intervals! Air suspension also common fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted April 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Bit surprised by the mpg phil, I get that from my pathfinder. How you getting on with the skoda Henry? Whats it lie on the juice? Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Subaru imprezza sport wagon or forester They do diesel versions but get the 2.5 petrol turbo - you only live once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted April 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Already done the impreza turbo thing and loved every minute, but not practical for me anymore......although I have been tempted recently as you can't beat the flat 4 engine when pressing on! Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djgeoff Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 same as Chr15j i have v70 t5, dam quick but i am looking for 4x4 now t5s don't like rough ground / fields, tad to low me thinks, built for speed. petrol not to too clever but to be expected when i bomb round in it. No complaints about it really had it 3rd hand, 7yrs with me, now starting to cost me money in big repairs, some of which is probably my doing with the ground and environment i am putting it through,suspension, dust getting in brake calipers, best estate i have had for a 2nd hand one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Not sure what money you are thinking about but Lexus recently bought out a hybrid 4x4 which is meant to be good on fuel and quick. Only ever seen one on the road but are a nice looking motor and the reviews seem fabourable. The RX 450H i think its called. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 skoda octavia brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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