Which is better?

g-wagon · Jan 16th, 2006, 11:08

Right, I have been asked my a female frined to post this up.
Basically, I drive my mums V70 2.5 20v (99), and this girl i know occasionally drives her mums V40. (I think it is just a 1.8).

The question I am asking is,

WHICH ONE IS BETTER?

I dont know how to start a poll on this forum, if it is possible could admin possibly create on.

I say that the V70 is miles better. not just cos i drive one, but because i think they are generally better looking, and much more practical.

I look forward to everyones views.

oilburner · Jan 16th, 2006, 15:56

Depends what you're after?

V40 1.8 got to be more economical, tend to be bullet proof too.

V70 2.5 20v more space and luxury. Maybe not as reliable. Better looking? Eye of the beer holder and all that...

Which is better? The one that suits your needs best!

Jan 16th, 2006, 16:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by oilburner

Depends what you're after?
V40 1.8 got to be more economical, tend to be bullet proof too.
V70 2.5 20v more space and luxury. Maybe not as reliable. Better looking? Eye of the beer holder and all that...
Which is better? The one that suits your needs best!

Wise words!

I must say that I would lean towards a V70 - but only because I have a 145 and can't see any 'family' resemblence in the V40...

good luck.

Jan 16th, 2006, 17:12

the v40 will be much more economical with the gdi engine in, and if its a late, well specced example its probably on-par interms of luxury as well - however it is a smaller car - and thus less practical. looks-wise - the v40 has won awards, which i don't know if the v70 has, but its up to the beholder.. i think theres a resemblance in both..

g-wagon · Jan 16th, 2006, 17:38

well ill count that as 2 votes for the v70 so far.i just want your opinions though.

ill ask the question

WHICH ONE DO YOU PREFERE?

That is kinda what i meant in the first place. maybe a little misleading the original question.

TheJoyOfSix · Jan 16th, 2006, 21:31

The biggest advantage the V70 has is its aurall entertainment value.

oilburner · Jan 17th, 2006, 09:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by g-wagon

well ill count that as 2 votes for the v70 so far.i just want your opinions though.
ill ask the question
WHICH ONE DO YOU PREFERE?
That is kinda what i meant in the first place. maybe a little misleading the original question.

On that basis, for me it's the V70. I was looking at V40 T4s back when I was searching for my last car, but ended up with this V70 instead. Simple reason: The V70 is bigger, therefore more practical for my needs.

The decent stereo, excellent dashboard ergonomics, nice climate control and comfy seats didn't hurt either!

perussell · Jan 17th, 2006, 10:32

As somebody who has owned both a V40 (1.9D) and a V70 2.5 10v my vote goes to the V70 every time. The V40 definitely looks better but was nowhere near as practical as the V70 and in my case the V40 proved significantly less reliable than my V70.
However neither of them come close to the XC90 I now drive!

Jan 17th, 2006, 15:20

I havent drive then 40 yet, but I can say the V70 is really one of the best cars ive EVER owned. Cant go wrong with it...

g-wagon · Jan 17th, 2006, 23:20

YES, im liking this response. 'mon the 70.

Jan 16th, 2006, 11:08	#1
g-wagon Member Last Online: Jul 11th, 2009 11:27 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aberdeen	Which is better? Right, I have been asked my a female frined to post this up. Basically, I drive my mums V70 2.5 20v (99), and this girl i know occasionally drives her mums V40. (I think it is just a 1.8). The question I am asking is, WHICH ONE IS BETTER? I dont know how to start a poll on this forum, if it is possible could admin possibly create on. I say that the V70 is miles better. not just cos i drive one, but because i think they are generally better looking, and much more practical. I look forward to everyones views.

Jan 16th, 2006, 15:56	#2
oilburner Volvo är stor! Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 21:38 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bromsgrove	Depends what you're after? V40 1.8 got to be more economical, tend to be bullet proof too. V70 2.5 20v more space and luxury. Maybe not as reliable. Better looking? Eye of the beer holder and all that... Which is better? The one that suits your needs best! __________________ Pete Richardson 2019 V90 T4 (me) & 2017 Volvo XC60 D4 AWD (other half) Gone but not forgotten: 2016 V60 CC AWD, 2015 V70 D4, 2005 S80 D5 and 2001 V70 2.4

Jan 16th, 2006, 21:31	#6
TheJoyOfSix N.F.I Last Online: Oct 28th, 2023 23:33 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Belper View Photos By: TheJoyOfSix	The biggest advantage the V70 has is its aurall entertainment value. __________________

Jan 16th, 2006, 17:12	#4
5lab Guest Location:	the v40 will be much more economical with the gdi engine in, and if its a late, well specced example its probably on-par interms of luxury as well - however it is a smaller car - and thus less practical. looks-wise - the v40 has won awards, which i don't know if the v70 has, but its up to the beholder.. i think theres a resemblance in both..

Jan 16th, 2006, 17:38	#5
g-wagon Member Last Online: Jul 11th, 2009 11:27 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aberdeen	well ill count that as 2 votes for the v70 so far.i just want your opinions though. ill ask the question WHICH ONE DO YOU PREFERE? That is kinda what i meant in the first place. maybe a little misleading the original question.

Jan 17th, 2006, 10:32	#8
perussell Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2008 14:40 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: N Wilts	As somebody who has owned both a V40 (1.9D) and a V70 2.5 10v my vote goes to the V70 every time. The V40 definitely looks better but was nowhere near as practical as the V70 and in my case the V40 proved significantly less reliable than my V70. However neither of them come close to the XC90 I now drive!

Jan 17th, 2006, 15:20	#9
darkus Guest Location:	I havent drive then 40 yet, but I can say the V70 is really one of the best cars ive EVER owned. Cant go wrong with it...

Jan 17th, 2006, 23:20	#10
g-wagon Member Last Online: Jul 11th, 2009 11:27 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aberdeen	YES, im liking this response. 'mon the 70.

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