Car appreciation... the aesthetics, the engineering, etc

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ectoplasmosis

I've got the 2006 XC70 version of the Volvo V70. Same car but with big cushy tyres, raised ride height, AWD and black plastic bumpers & strips all-round so no worrying about scrapes & bumps.

Huge boot, completely flat load floor when seats are folded down (can easily sleep two full size humans), comfiest seats and best sound system in the business.

Nice 5-cylinder warble too when pressing on.

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jambon in reply to @ectoplasmosis

AWD

Any idea of the average mpg? An XC70 is on the list for next cars.

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ectoplasmosis in reply to @jambon

Mine’s the 2.5 Turbo petrol version, gets ~35-38mpg cruising at 70mph, abysmally-low figures (low 20’s) around London town.

The AWD is a Haldex clutch type so only engages when the front wheels break traction, helps the fuel consumption but it’s a deceptively big & heavy barge.

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