Hi all. I am based in the UK, and I'm on the Hunt for a new shape V70 D5 to replace my 1997 2.5D V70. Could someone please clear up a few points for me?
I really want the following extras, and I suspect some are now standard: Cruise Control, Air conditioning, Headlamp wash/wipe, heated seats, CD Player.
My Brochure tells me that Cruise, Air conditioning (well climate control actually), are standard, even on the S model. It also says that the SE has Front foglights, Leather seats, Electric Drivers seat with memory, and a Subwoofer as extras above the S, and that's about all! I find it very hard to believe that Cruise control is standard on all models? I should mention that I got by brochure from a Fleet car event, so I wondered if company car buyers get different options? If my information is correct, an S model with Heated seats as an option is all I need.
Another concern is that the Trip computer is only available on T5, and AWD models. Surely not?
I'm also excited by the other extras, like Home safe & approach lighting, pavement lights in the wing mirrors (??), and an extra cup holder in the dashboard. Comments on the funtionality of these appreciated! Also, I'd like to know how many miles anyone has put on the D5 engine so far. Anyone reached 150,000 miles?
Just one more question, Is there a proper spare wheel provided, or just a crappy bicycle-wheel sized thing?
Answers to some/all questions appreciated. Joe Landy Peterborough UK.
220,000 miles on V70 2.5D SE (open to any offers?)P.S I had a look round the New V70R over the weekend, and was very impressed. As soon as I sat in it, I knew it was a serious bit of kit. I only had a quick look, but some interior refinements showed up. The cup holders in the centre console were hidden, so they don't gather dust like the exposed ones in the standard model (I always thought the cup-holders in the old V70 were much smarter, and very regularly used by me), Blue Dials are gorgeous, and the built-in mobile phone looked good. Navigation was well-placed too, but I'm not sure if it's as easy to use as the system in my dad's Audi! Anyway, it costs more than I'd like to spend on a house, so I'll keep buying lotto tickets for now.
73s.