An opinion is needed please.

**1112lewis** · Monday 27th May 2013, 20:41

I have a v70r, its a 1998, auto, fwd, has 130,000 on it now and in saffron. I like it alot, but, I wouldnt mind a manual. Should i keep the auto saffy or sell it to get a manual t-5 or another R, just a manual one?
There's nothing wrong with mine, hence why I am not sure on what to do, maybe other peoples opinions might help me! My auto box is very smooth and it goes well.

**p fandango** · Monday 27th May 2013, 20:47

Why not convert it to a manual if your happy with it

**1112lewis** · Monday 27th May 2013, 20:51

To do this, would the manual box need to be off another R?

**Santa** · Monday 27th May 2013, 20:52

What do you prefer? You mention the auto box is smooth and the mileage is relatively low. So if you want a cruiser I'd say better the devil you know.

**merc85** · Monday 27th May 2013, 20:53

Auto for a relaxed drive all day long, if want the ability to drive a car buy the manual

**1112lewis** · Monday 27th May 2013, 20:57

I like both manual and auto, just haven't got the parking space available to have one of each!

**p fandango** · Monday 27th May 2013, 20:57

Originally Posted by 1112lewis

To do this, would the manual box need to be off another R?

You would benefit from the viscous coupling on the R's M58 box, but a normal M56 will ok & run ok

**stephenevans99** · Monday 27th May 2013, 21:00

I know someone who's selling a conversion kit for not a lot of cash....inc M56 box, DMF, clutch, brake & clutch pedals, gear lever & cables, manual engine loom, master and slave cylinder, all pipework & complete with bolts. Removed from a 97 V70 T5. Not sure whether it's suitable, but it's an option.

**1112lewis** · Monday 27th May 2013, 21:01

Will have a look into costs ect. cheers guys.

**V70 Graham** · Monday 27th May 2013, 21:02

If I were you I'd keep it auto, low mileage and running well....why mess ?

**1112lewis** · Monday 27th May 2013, 21:03

please could you PM a price, gives me something to think about!

**andyb1375** · Monday 27th May 2013, 21:08

Do the conversion..I have done 3 now

**1112lewis** · Monday 27th May 2013, 21:09

Originally Posted by V70 Graham

If I were you I'd keep it auto, low mileage and running well....why mess ?

Bad experiences with my last 2 autos worry me a little, both died with 2 very different reasons, Don't like the idea of it happening again, but on the other, as you say, it is low mileage, perhaps i have nothing to worry about.

**V70 Graham** · Monday 27th May 2013, 21:11

Originally Posted by 1112lewis

Bad experiences with my last 2 autos worry me a little, both died with 2 very different reasons, Don't like the idea of it happening again, but on the other, as you say, it is low mileage, perhaps i have nothing to worry about.

Well low ish....mine is just short of 68,000 !

**stephenevans99** · Monday 27th May 2013, 21:12

Originally Posted by 1112lewis

please could you PM a price, gives me something to think about!

PM'd with details.

**1112lewis** · Monday 27th May 2013, 21:13

68,000, is that even broken in!!?

**Kingsford G** · Monday 27th May 2013, 21:38

I love my auto,relaxed drive and floor it for the power and goes well.I don`t know y bother with manual.

**Brett855tdi** · Monday 27th May 2013, 23:28

I was going to say its fuuny how we say low miles at 130k....

Can only really say that about a volvo

I would stay with the R even if you were to sell and buy a M
As i feel the (and im sure you all agree) the m58 is a good advantage.
Loosing traction in 4th gear when its ... well just moist, can get very tedious.
So if your going do a conversion.....
But then theres always the LSD.... (outstanding piece of kit to have round the bends)
Then i guess the volvo becomes game of how bigs your balls and how deeps your pockets