Decision time...

[foxy]

My beloved A6 is going to a new home on saturday and Ive settled on either a facelift V70 T5 or an S60 T5/2.4t as my next car.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Volvo-S60-T5-Silver-SATNAV-black-leather-/130402572515?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item1e5c9958e3

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/00W-VOLVO-V70-2-3-T5-SE-AUTOMATIC-ESTATE-/400132284996?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item5d29be2244

Been offered a mint light blue 51 plate S60 2.4t auto for 2500


I just cant seem to decide on which to get. Any constructive comments? Im really stuck here and need to make a decision by sunday! The extra space of the V70 means nowt to me however I prefer the looks of them. I prefer the interiors of the S60s and Im used to having saloon cars.... argh!

[JelT5]

They both look to be nice cars...but both autos? Unless of course you're specifically after an auto transmission as opposed to a manual?

Sorry not very constructive so far! I'd go for the estate, but then I'm biased that way lol

[foxy]

Im not bothered about auto/manual. I will take whichever comes with the car I most like!

[Happygilmore78]

V70 looks tidier, but both nice cards mate

[foxy]

V70 looks tidier, but both nice cards mate

Yes, I like the V70 but Im worried about its 140k miles and how it will stand up to the remap that I will 99% be getting done soon after buying!

How are Volvo auto boxes? anything I should know?

[princepugh]

I can't check out the links (blocked) but ... avoid the early cars; as you say, go for the face-lift version if you can afford it; and be careful with the autobox - if it's not had autobox oil changes/ flushes and is high on mileage it could be the source of much bother (there are a few threads on here you could review).

[t5_monkey]

I think the V70 squeaks due to that classless middle class thing.

Will also surprise the hot hatch heroes more so :)