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good mpg
XC70 or 90
Having owned both: neither will see mid 30s unless you live on the motorway.
2.4 however is a solid lump and they're very capable load luggers. Generally easy to repair and parts readily available. Buy a Chinese Volvo VIDA and never visit a dealer for fault finding ever again.
Stereos are reasonable as standard, but near impossible to upgrade due to MOST security. No complaints however!Now on my 4th Volvo; V70 > XC70 > XC90 MK1 > XC90MK2
yeahdext
Looking for a suitable candidate to replace the Grand Picasso. Ok car but this one is really not a good example.
I need high suspension (for carrying heavy loads on regular basis), good mpg and reliable. And cheap to tax if possible. A good sound system would be great too although obviously no essential.
A 1.6-2.0 engine, petrol or diesel, would be fine I guess.
The current 1.6 HDi with turbo on the C4GP is adequate and returns a good mpg on the M'way.
I've shortlisted:
Subaru Outback or Forrester
Volvo XC70 or 90
Jeep Compass
C4 GP manual petrol
Mercedes Vito
Any other worthy recommendations?