After some advice please, V70 T5 or V40 T4?

[Mr pies]

Hi everyone, I am after some advice please. My budget is upto 2k. Which of the above mentioned is generally deemed the better car?

What do you think to these?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330598991720?ssPageName=...

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3191814.htm

What sort of mpg and servicing costs can you expect from these cars?

Thanks in advance.

[t5_monkey]

personally, the T4 is a bit overpriced and if it's a trader it may have come from auction (not necessarily a good thing)

T4 ... small, good handling, light, VERY quick when modified, not that big

T5.... great sound, relaxed GT, smooth epic power, loads of space

Different horses for different courses but for me.... That T5 engine sound takes some beating.

[M-R-P]

I'd take the T-5 in a heartbead, but I'm biased

[t5 stealth]

Hi everyone, I am after some advice please. My budget is upto 2k. Which of the above mentioned is generally deemed the better car?

What do you think to these?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330598991720?ssPageName=...

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3191814.htm

What sort of mpg and servicing costs can you expect from these cars?

Thanks in advance.

aslong as you arnt worries about fuel costs then T5 ,
But for me it would be the T5,,
most versatile,space,drive,sound.
you can still move house and have a wardrobe in the back and still be quicker than the averidge car lol

[PHIL V70R]

t-5 mate any day...

[LiamT4]

Unless you need the space, then i'd have the t4 over a t5 everytime (but not that one because its overpriced).

Handle better, stop better and they are faster, despite what people seem to think.

better on fuel too.

I await everyones reply/abuse

[Mr pies]

Thanks for the advice lads. I must admit, I do prefer the look of the V40. I have a friend on here who has an 850 T5, its done 170,000 miles, after going in that I knewI must have a Volvo in my life. I am starting up fishing again so really need something that can get my gear in the back, I think a T4 will be plenty big enough?

I thought my current A4 tdi was wearing well but I think Volvo's just edge it.

Are the T4's as reliable as the T5? What sort of mpg am I looking at? I do around 100-130 miles per week, so how mcuh will I be putting in?

[LiamT4]

Worse than a tdi but better than a t5! lol

Seriously though high 20s for mixed and high 30s on a run (for the t4)

I used to get about 25-27mpg and 35-38mpg, respectively, out of my last t4.

They are also pretty reliable too.

[Mr pies]

This one isn't too far from me..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-V40-...item27be0be85d

Thoughts?

[LiamT4]

Looks pretty good and decent miles for the year, still to much though.
If you could get a couple of hundred off, it would be worth it.

I would say that if its near you then go and have a look at it and take it for a drive to see if you like it, as its a dealer you don't have to buy it.

[t5_monkey]

Unless you need the space, then i'd have the t4 over a t5 everytime (but not that one because its overpriced).

Handle better, stop better and they are faster, despite what people seem to think.

better on fuel too.

I await everyones reply/abuse

Yeah but does a T4 sound like an Audi Quattro rally car or 1/2 a Gallardo ?!

T4 is a wicked fast drivers car... but hmmm That T5 sound nom nom....

There's no better feeling than impressing a bunch of wee Neds on a street corner.... or the Blow off from your Turbo making the beat coppers jump and turn around (don't worry that's the least of their worries in Maryhill Glasgow!!)

[smithy]

Worse than a tdi but better than a t5! lol

Seriously though high 20s for mixed and high 30s on a run (for the t4)

I used to get about 25-27mpg and 35-38mpg, respectively, out of my last t4.

They are also pretty reliable too.

i get that mpg out of my 940 136bhp 8v lol if you dont need a big car then t4 is a good all rounder but the sound of a modded t5 is second to none.but my 940 sounds nice too

[LiamT4]

I like the sound of a t4, just not as smooth as the 5cyl.

[mitchyboy01]

Unless you need the space, then i'd have the t4 over a t5 everytime (but not that one because its overpriced).

Handle better, stop better and they are faster, despite what people seem to think.

better on fuel too.

I await everyones reply/abuse

I totally agree. I've had both recently and the t4 wins hands down. The 5 pots sound awesome though. T4s are much lighter, handle better and are just as easy/hard to get big power.

[mitchyboy01]

Don't pay a lot for either a t4 or t5. There are some proper bargains to be had. Paid 400 for my phase one t4 and love it.

[siamblue]

Maryhill Glasgow!!)

Haha. that reminds me, back in 93 me sneaking out of my mates house into the back of a cab with my Rangers jacket on, before a game, things i used to get upto.

As for the car, if you want a big car with huge amount of accessories to add on, then the T5 but they are thirsty, my manual would return 24 around town and low thirties on a long run, spares seem to be more expensive as well, the T4 are more modern as they are upto 6 years younger than the oldest V70.
I have just bought a T4, handles brilliantly compared to my V70R, steering turn in is great, today i had to go up north, i stuck £64 in, stuck the cruise too 60 and was returning 48mpg, on the way back set cruise at 70 and got 44mpg, 400 miles driven and still 120 miles to empty, the V70R would've been empty at 350miles and that's with a 70ltr tank.

HTH Gary.

PS Get the sport lux car they look the nuts with the Arcadia's..

[Mr pies]

Don't pay a lot for either a t4 or t5. There are some proper bargains to be had. Paid 400 for my phase one t4 and love it.

£400!

[Mr pies]

Haha. that reminds me, back in 93 me sneaking out of my mates house into the back of a cab with my Rangers jacket on, before a game, things i used to get upto.

As for the car, if you want a big car with huge amount of accessories to add on, then the T5 but they are thirsty, my manual would return 24 around town and low thirties on a long run, spares seem to be more expensive as well, the T4 are more modern as they are upto 6 years younger than the oldest V70.
I have just bought a T4, handles brilliantly compared to my V70R, steering turn in is great, today i had to go up north, i stuck £64 in, stuck the cruise too 60 and was returning 48mpg, on the way back set cruise at 70 and got 44mpg, 400 miles driven and still 120 miles to empty, the V70R would've been empty at 350miles and that's with a 70ltr tank.

HTH Gary.

PS Get the sport lux car they look the nuts with the Arcadia's..

'Arcadias'?

[Mr pies]

What about this?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=320758173207

My mate has a garage and is very handy with spanners?

[t5_monkey]

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OK so T4 has a lot going for it... but it'll never sound THIS dirty!

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