"Tom McParland" (tommcparland)
02/01/2014 at 21:02 • Filed to: Wagon, volvo, V70
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"Tom McParland" (tommcparland)
02/01/2014 at 21:02 • Filed to: Wagon, volvo, V70 | 2
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!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! But you did not put a Turbo I5 nor a turbo I6 in it, it is automatic only and FWD. Really? I could have forgiven any one of the above, but all 3 seems a waste of a good wagon.
Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura
> Tom McParland
02/01/2014 at 21:04 |
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... I just died a little. What the hell, Volvo. Don't turn into Toyota!
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Tom McParland
> Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura
02/01/2014 at 21:06 |
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This is a 2010 model, but I just came across it.
505 - morphine not found
> Tom McParland
02/01/2014 at 21:08 |
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Volvo has you covered, as they do produce a turbo i6 AWD version of the V70, or at least they have done, as i have driven one with that setup. So it's not Volvo, it's the customer originally ordering this example, that needs your ire.
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Tom McParland
> 505 - morphine not found
02/01/2014 at 21:11 |
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The currently produce a T6 AWD V60, I have yet to find an example of a V70 from this vintage with T6 and AWD.
EL_ULY
> Tom McParland
02/01/2014 at 21:14 |
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you can add Polestar to it :] Before the 3.2 takeover, I did work on some AWD V70's. They were hella rare though. Just like AWD S80's in non V8. The XC70 is just such a perfect vehicle. One day i'll sell all my jalopies and get a brand spanking new XC70 T6 plus Polestar. Comfy, amazing chassis, drives very well in all possible conditions, safe as balls, powerful, and best of all.... master lease program or employee discount yaay :]
Brian Silvestro
> Tom McParland
02/01/2014 at 21:16 |
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Why not get a V70R?
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Tom McParland
> EL_ULY
02/01/2014 at 21:18 |
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I would so rock the XC70, but the ride height is too tall my wife would not be able to safely transfer in and out from her wheelchair. And I really would prefer not to lower the suspension aftermarket.
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Tom McParland
> Brian Silvestro
02/01/2014 at 21:19 |
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Rare, expensive, reliability nightmare...not just oh the AC keeps crapping out it's the very expensive Haldex AWD system likes to implode.
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Brian Silvestro
> Tom McParland
02/01/2014 at 21:21 |
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Damn! That would've been perfect.
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EL_ULY
> Tom McParland
02/01/2014 at 21:22 |
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little inside tech tip, the control arms are interchangeable and so are the springs :] A client of ours that owns a Volvo dealer alternative did it on his XC70. Also, we do have a V60 R-design on order to our store. T-"6" AWD. Will post Automatch Bait when it arrives. All we have is one V60 T-"5" FWD but with all the options. $45,000 ish. Sport seats are incredible.
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Tom McParland
> EL_ULY
02/01/2014 at 21:24 |
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I sat in a T5 AWD at a mall not long ago...I think I would buy that car just on the seats alone....but definitely holding out till I have the monies for a V60 R. I'm surprised I haven't seen any mag reviews yet.
BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
> Tom McParland
02/01/2014 at 21:25 |
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Why no V50? Could be had in AWD T5 manual if you look hard enough.
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Tom McParland
> BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
02/01/2014 at 21:27 |
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They are pretty nice and one pops up every now and again, but usually too far away or too many miles...as if I am in the market to buy now. Perpetual window shopper. :/
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EL_ULY
> Tom McParland
02/01/2014 at 21:29 |
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true, can't wait til we get ours in, i'll review it for you boff :] I'll hold a live Q&A with OPPO :]
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Tom McParland
> EL_ULY
02/01/2014 at 21:30 |
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Awesome!
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BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
> Tom McParland
02/01/2014 at 21:32 |
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No worries. I do the same thing. My current obsession is with trucks. Specifically Frontiers.
Jobjoris
> BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
02/02/2014 at 07:38 |
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I've bought one (V50 T5 AWD MT) for the mrs. 2 years ago. Sure rides well but not spectacular roadholding, it's quite heavy. Great tourer though:
