Which Classic V70R and why

**volvokid** · Thursday 31st January 2013, 21:10

Originally Posted by moleadrian

I disagree, best snowmobile Volvo ever made V70R AWD phase 3 1999, just a shame that they said the gearbox was filled for life, if they had given the atf a service life, then may be so many would not have been broken for parts. My one is not going to be broken, what ever it costs

I'm glad you have that attitude . They are getting rare and let's be honest they ain't that old yet.

**MisterC1501** · Thursday 31st January 2013, 22:22

Originally Posted by volvokid

I do agree though, the auto r is stupid Volvo should never have done that

Strange that....why do you have one then??

**MisterC1501** · Thursday 31st January 2013, 22:25

Originally Posted by moleadrian

I disagree, best snowmobile Volvo ever made V70R AWD phase 3 1999, just a shame that they said the gearbox was filled for life, if they had given the atf a service life, then may be so many would not have been broken for parts. My one is not going to be broken, what ever it costs

If it is true and Volvo have stopped making rear vented discs for the p3, then what are you going to do when you need a disc set??

**MisterC1501** · Thursday 31st January 2013, 22:26

Originally Posted by volvokid

Lol I wish I could bring myself to sell it but it would be one thing I would definitely regret.

Do you use it on a regular basis? No, then sell it to me and I will!!

**foammanmark** · Thursday 31st January 2013, 22:27

The only reason that I sold my phase 2 laser was the auto box, as I hated it. The awd was great for getting the power down, but I'm still glad I got my fwd manual R.

**MisterC1501** · Thursday 31st January 2013, 22:31

Originally Posted by foammanmark

The only reason that I sold my phase 2 laser was the auto box, as I hated it. The awd was great for getting the power down, but I'm still glad I got my fwd manual R.

I did spot LeeT5's old car, and obviously it was bought by you, but........I still prefare to drive the autos than a manual gearbox. Between selling my Saffy, I had a diseasel VW with a manual 6 speed box.............drove me crackers up and down the gears............never again.........plus it was like sitting on a park bench........sooooooo uncomfy.......hence back to Volvo....

**MisterC1501** · Thursday 31st January 2013, 22:33

Looking at the poll results so far, looks like phase 1 V70R is in the lead......is this because of the manual gearbox option??

**volvokid** · Thursday 31st January 2013, 22:34

Originally Posted by MisterC1501

Strange that....why do you have one then??

It is my dream car and still is really, I do think its stupid how Volvo made the auto no different power wise than a std T5. My head tells me to sell it but I would never get another one , one day if I win the lottery I will build it a glass cabinet to sit in lol

**MisterC1501** · Thursday 31st January 2013, 22:35

Originally Posted by t5frankie

his is in the for ale section £1895

Going to look at this now.......thanks chap!

**foammanmark** · Thursday 31st January 2013, 22:36

Originally Posted by MisterC1501

I did spot LeeT5's old car, and obviously it was bought by you, but........I still prefare to drive the autos than a manual gearbox. Between selling my Saffy, I had a diseasel VW with a manual 6 speed box.............drove me crackers up and down the gears............never again.........plus it was like sitting on a park bench........sooooooo uncomfy.......hence back to Volvo....

I bought the car as it was love at first sight, but I've never taken to autos, so I knew that might bother me. Each to their own on the box preference, but I hope you get another R soon. Have you seen the Nautic in Prenton on the bay. Looks a very nice car with only 123k.

**volvokid** · Thursday 31st January 2013, 22:37

Get a auto p1 they have less to go wrong than the awd

**foammanmark** · Thursday 31st January 2013, 22:39

Originally Posted by MisterC1501

Going to look at this now.......thanks chap!

This auto looks a real beaut:-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1810719009...84.m1423.l2649

**MisterC1501** · Thursday 31st January 2013, 22:57

Originally Posted by foammanmark

This auto looks a real beaut:-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1810719009...84.m1423.l2649

Thanks for the link. Looks ok BUT I have never been a fan of the Nautic Blue, nor the Black. Would love another Saffron, but also a Lazy Blue or Red or Green. Silver just doesn't do it for me either, even though my current XC70 is...........................yep, Silver!!

Need to find it in the car park...and not just blend in with all the other drab colours out there!!

**MisterC1501** · Thursday 31st January 2013, 23:02

Originally Posted by volvokid

Get a auto p1 they have less to go wrong than the awd

Before I had my XC70, yep, I would agree to a FWD, BUT.......living at the bottom of a hill, and the after the winter of 2011 left me stranded on our estate (non Volvo at the time), then I think the AWD would be my choice.

To be honest, whatever comes my way as the best for my money...........

**MisterC1501** · Thursday 31st January 2013, 23:06

Can someone just refresh me on the differences between phases 1, 2 and 3. If I recall, Phase 1 had 2.3 non ME7, phase 2 had 2.3 ME7 and phase 3 had 2.4 ME7 with 19T and rear vented discs. 16T for auto and 18T for manual. Is this correct?

**MoleT-5R** · Friday 1st February 2013, 07:26

Originally Posted by volvokid

I'm glad you have that attitude . They are getting rare and let's be honest they ain't that old yet.

Yep and ours is in far to nice a condition not to keep, just going to take a bit of time to sort the transmission, so might not be seen out and about this year, but we'll see thats all down to cost and work

Originally Posted by MisterC1501

If it is true and Volvo have stopped making rear vented discs for the p3, then what are you going to do when you need a disc set??

Bound to be some after-market uprated discs out there

Originally Posted by MisterC1501

Looking at the poll results so far, looks like phase 1 V70R is in the lead......is this because of the manual gearbox option??

Think your right, most people want to change gear when they feel like it and not necessarily when the auto-box wants to, especially when driving swiftly, and economy is another factor here, I've never really got on with auto-box and don't feel 100% confident driving it fast ( except in the snow when the awd and auto-box work in prefect harmony allowing you to power-drift through the bends in total control with full confidence in car and driver abilities ) may be I need a dry weather auto driving lesson on a race track to give me some pointers, so my confidence with it improves at speed, but she does make for a loverly weekend car, and long journeys are always a pleasure ( expect the trip to the petrol pump....lol)

**foammanmark** · Friday 1st February 2013, 10:15

Originally Posted by MisterC1501

Thanks for the link. Looks ok BUT I have never been a fan of the Nautic Blue, nor the Black. Would love another Saffron, but also a Lazy Blue or Red or Green. Silver just doesn't do it for me either, even though my current XC70 is...........................yep, Silver!!

Need to find it in the car park...and not just blend in with all the other drab colours out there!!

LOL!! My R is Nautic Blue, and my C70 is Black, so there's no chance you'll be buying my cars then.

**MisterC1501** · Friday 1st February 2013, 12:09

Originally Posted by foammanmark

LOL!! My R is Nautic Blue, and my C70 is Black, so there's no chance you'll be buying my cars then.

Yep...fraid not!!

**foammanmark** · Friday 1st February 2013, 12:16

Originally Posted by MisterC1501

Yep...fraid not!!

Not planning to sell or buy a car for 1-2 years now TBH.

**MisterC1501** · Sunday 3rd February 2013, 05:40

Well, if you are anything like me, I'm always having a look to see whats out there. If you had to replace any of your cars (for any reason) what would you replace them with............and why?