Looking at new car has anyone seen this on V70 t5

[Plodmonkey]

its gone anyway so ill just keep looking

[Gold 'N' Brown]

If I'd known about the apparent problems that plague the early Ph2s I probably wouldn't have bought mine. Touch wood, everything is OK so far, but then I've not done many miles in it yet. I think it's healthy to make people aware of the common problems, and even healthier if the info is freely available for people to know where to go to get the right parts at the right prices and get the job done without having to consider scrapping a perfectly good car. But I would advise that this information should be presented with a modicum of caution, let's not let it become scare mongering! It won't do anyone any good, least of all those of us who own early Ph2s who might find they become hard to sell on (even if in perfect working order) just becasue the internets says they are bad

EDIT: I noticed the red on the passenger seat. I can;t be arsed to go back and look again but it looked to me like red electrical tape, so would assume the seats been chewed by a dog or something (hungry child maybe?)

[richiemat]

Hi there's always my P2 for sale:

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthre...-Nav-on-Comets

It's on Autotrader now and getting a fair bit of interest so just PM me if you are interested.

[M-R-P]

If I'd known about the apparent problems that plague the early Ph2s I probably wouldn't have bought mine. Touch wood, everything is OK so far, but then I've not done many miles in it yet. I think it's healthy to make people aware of the common problems, and even healthier if the info is freely available for people to know where to go to get the right parts at the right prices and get the job done without having to consider scrapping a perfectly good car. But I would advise that this information should be presented with a modicum of caution, let's not let it become scare mongering! It won't do anyone any good, least of all those of us who own early Ph2s who might find they become hard to sell on (even if in perfect working order) just becasue the internets says they are bad

EDIT: I noticed the red on the passenger seat. I can;t be arsed to go back and look again but it looked to me like red electrical tape, so would assume the seats been chewed by a dog or something (hungry child maybe?)

A very good point mate.
For all the dodgy P2's there's far more good ones. It's like anything, you only hear of the bad stuff. Nobody says how good a lightbulb is at illuminating a room but when it fails it's "bloody useless thing" lol.

I like to think my P2 is in pretty good shape but then I've replaced about 60% of it in the last 3 years. Resale value? I'd be lucky to get £1500 for it. 202k miles, £270 a year to tax, group 16E insurance, p155-poor fuel econemy etc etc

I've put over £3000 into it so far and to me, she's worth every penny.

[stribo]

And there's the comfort and safety you get with the P2 as well.

I'd still avoid that one tho

Don't forget you can fit a double matress in the back too.

[Plodmonkey]

Don't forget you can fit a double matress in the back too.

Yes I've heard their grate to s**g in the back of c70 isn't to bad either I've always wanted a v70 never mind a t5 in my mind the phase 1 c70 and phase 2 v70 are the best cars around bar from a gtr so ill keep looking for a v70 maybe next month ill have one

[graemewelch]

i can count on one hand what ive had to do to mine. had it almost 3 years now. remaped to 328 bhp. its gad brake shoescand wishbone bushed. about to get pads nd discs on front. thsts all its needed except for service and clutch. all wear and tear items. best and most reliable car ive ever owned

[JamesT5]

i can count on one hand what ive had to do to mine. had it almost 3 years now. remaped to 328 bhp. its gad brake shoescand wishbone bushed. about to get pads nd discs on front. thsts all its needed except for service and clutch. all wear and tear items. best and most reliable car ive ever owned

I thought you were selling the S60?

[M-R-P]

I know a local car dealer selling a red P1 v70 T5 for just under a grand if anybody wants me to have a look at it, I might be able to get a better price.

[JamesT5]

I know a local car dealer selling a red P1 v70 T5 for just under a grand if anybody wants me to have a look at it, I might be able to get a better price.

Buy it and do it up, you know you want to!

[graemewelch]

I thought you were selling the S60?

i kind of am but in no rush to sell and only put advert on here. i love the car but its not practical for me.

[danny-R]

Don't forget you can fit a double matress in the back too.

I can vouch for that, rather spacious in the back of them lol go for it you won't regret it but I would recommend the 2.4 t5 and don't rule out the ex plods, plenty of car for the money

[M-R-P]

Buy it and do it up, you know you want to!

I'd like to mate but can't justify a 3rd car lol. It's that real nice red colour that looks awesome when polished-up

[jotter22]

Don't forget you can fit a double matress in the back too.

So you can rent out some bed space to other oil tanker owners at weekends away as you will no longer be doing hotels once the coupe goes!

Tony.