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Volvo V70 R-Design
Posted by john b (more from john b) on Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:04:52
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This weekend I found a rare 2010 V70 R-Design wagon with only 8500 miles in Electric Silver on a dealer lot here in Portland. Flawless condition and stunning to look at - so I snapped it up. This was the last year for these wagons, you can only get the jacked up XC70 now. The V70 is very nice but the R-Design has a slightly lowered suspension with 18" wheels, firmer springs and damping, bigger brakes and a mild body kit. Inside are all the amenities including gorgeous leather sport seats, leather door panels, brushed aluminum trim, etc.
It has a non-turbo 3.2 inline six (230 hp) with 6-spd Geartronic auto. Some would argue it is not exciting enough but I find it very smooth, capable and I'm pulling down 25-27 highway, depending on speed. The steering feel and handling grip of this car is amazing. In addition it has great build quality and plenty of room in the back for my bikes and camping gear. I also drove their XC60 crossover which is amazing with the 300hp turbo six, but my conscience can't live with 23 mpg highway and 19-20 combined.
Posts in this Thread:
- Volvo V70 R-Design, john b, Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:04:52 <-- Viewing This Message
- Cool car... Congrats, nateh89spg , Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:14:52
- Re: Volvo V70 R-Design, SWEDECAR , Wed, 27 Jun 2012 08:37:43
- she's a beauty, ZAAB , Wed, 27 Jun 2012 06:19:00
- Re: Premium gas only?, davidk, Wed, 27 Jun 2012 04:56:29
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