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    New cars arrived

    Well my new (to me) V70R arrived today, been out for a quick spin in it and it's really nice, very quiet but no weird noises and pulls like it should. Cars just under 113k and recently had a major service. It was too dark when it arrived to take photo's but tomorrow I will give it a wash and then try and decide if I'm selling it or my current one.







    Last edited by Tomcat; Tuesday 28th October 2014 at 22:07.
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    Looks good mate, would be better in saffy though.

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    I know,lol. I very nearly bought that Saffie that Daves just sold as I messaged them both at the same time, this guy answered first. I'd love to keep both but I just cant afford to, and I think they're both too good to break.

    On another topic, was it someone on here who was pointing out to me how to spot a 5 speed auto box on one of these?... this has just got the one big W button on it as apposed to the three for Sports, Winter, Economy etc.
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    Looks nice, saffy or not its still a tidy example =)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tomcat View Post
    I know,lol. I very nearly bought that Saffie that Daves just sold as I messaged them both at the same time, this guy answered first. I'd love to keep both but I just cant afford to, and I think they're both too good to break.

    On another topic, was it someone on here who was pointing out to me how to spot a 5 speed auto box on one of these?... this has just got the one big W button on it as apposed to the three for Sports, Winter, Economy etc.
    4 speed have the 3 buttons 5 speed just has one.

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    Looks nice mate.

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    Very nice

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tomcat View Post
    I know,lol. I very nearly bought that Saffie that Daves just sold as I messaged them both at the same time, this guy answered first. I'd love to keep both but I just cant afford to, and I think they're both too good to break.

    On another topic, was it someone on here who was pointing out to me how to spot a 5 speed auto box on one of these?... this has just got the one big W button on it as apposed to the three for Sports, Winter, Economy etc.
    The 2.4's are 5-speed....2.3's with one W button are phase 2's and 4-speed

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    Very nice looks great

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    Very smart and I hope she goes well for you. JOI, did the guy you bought this off used to have my Laser do you know?

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    No idea I'm afraid Mark
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    looks very straight tc will you keep the cream interior
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    Quote Originally Posted by martybelfastt5 View Post
    looks very straight tc will you keep the cream interior
    I'm not really a fan of it tbh but it's a hell of a lot to try and replace.
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    Not bongodave's old car is it?
    19t, greens, 3" inlet, 3" downpipe with race cat, V70R catback, autotech map...

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    Quote Originally Posted by jamesy12345 View Post
    The 2.4's are 5-speed....2.3's with one W button are phase 2's and 4-speed
    bit more on that...

    Phase 1
    http://www.v70r.com/forums/uploads/g..._347_43784.jpg

    Phase 2
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    (forward gear choices 'L-3-D' on selector)

    Phase 3
    http://i.imgur.com/3YVYezY.jpg
    (forward gear choices 'L-3-4-D' on selector)

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    Quote Originally Posted by jamesy12345 View Post
    bit more on that...

    Phase 1
    http://www.v70r.com/forums/uploads/g..._347_43784.jpg

    Phase 2
    http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2dc60a07.jpg
    (forward gear choices 'L-3-D' on selector)

    Phase 3
    http://i.imgur.com/3YVYezY.jpg
    (forward gear choices 'L-3-4-D' on selector)
    So would I be right in thinking M4.4s have 3 buttons, and ME7s only have 1.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stribo View Post
    So would I be right in thinking M4.4s have 3 buttons, and ME7s only have 1.
    yes mate...M4.4 phase 1 autos have the 3 buttons and ME7 phase 2 & 3s have 1


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    Not bongodave's old car is it?
    was a phase 1....manual
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    Sell sell sell!
    Think of the profit & I don't believe you'd be happy with an awd auto mate...
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    I prefer switchable autos, the so called "adaptive" boxes don't react quick enough when you need it.
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    One of them needs to go, I'll decide in the morning. As much as I know if be giving up loads if I sold the manual I think I just need a good reliable car for the next year while I finish my degree and find a job.
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