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May 3rd, 2021, 21:59 | #11 | |
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If it doesn’t do this then buy it and then change the fluid each 40K and they will be very reliable. |
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May 3rd, 2021, 22:07 | #12 |
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I know! Just thought against it in the end as it had been sat a while due to the owner sadly passing away. Ideally I'd have had the cambelt changed immediately for peace of mind. Then I wasn't too keen on the autobox. I've told myself I'll hold out for a manual...that was two years ago!
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May 3rd, 2021, 22:15 | #13 |
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There is of course the fun/skill of doing your own gearchanges when you have the Manual and are pressing on. Why let somebody at Asin AW decide your gear changes!
If your buying a T5 to drive around town and want the ease of the Auto then it's probably not the right car for that scenario. Personally I wouldn't touch the Auto as it will go wrong at some point, despite any care you give it. The cost of the Clutch, DMF and slave cylinder is expensive and a bit of a pig to fit, but the box itself will not go wrong (touch wood). |
May 18th, 2021, 14:40 | #14 | |
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My current T5 SE geartronic is quite at home in heavy traffic albeit at reduced mpg but still averages around 24mpg around town which climbs significantly when on longer runs. The best I've ever managed from a petrol V70 was just 47mpg over a return trip of 740 miles using that 2001 V70 Torslanda auto - calculated from mileage recorded and tank refill quantities. If you change the transmission fluid every few years or every 40K miles, you'll get moon mileage and the return journey without a problem + your knees will survive stop/start heavy traffic city & town driving.
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The saddest moment is when the one who gave you the best memories....becomes a MEMORY V70 SE 2004 2.3L T5 Geartronic, C70 2005 2.0T Automatic, Sold 2.4l 20 Valve Automatic Torslander Sold 854 GLT 20v Auto Last edited by ASt85; May 18th, 2021 at 14:59. |
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