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Re: considering a v70 xc [jaybirds]
by jaybirds
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Oct 25, 2005 (3:37 pm)
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Replying to: jaybirds (Oct 21, 2005 4:53 pm)
We bought our Volvo Saturday. So far it seems like a great car. Smooth ride, great power, and nice brakes. We are considering the extended warranty. Has anyone else purchased this? Is it worth it? Thanks for the replies thus far.
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- #762 of 803
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Re: considering a v70 xc [jaybirds]
by volvomax
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Oct 26, 2005 (8:46 am)
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Replying to: jaybirds (Oct 25, 2005 3:37 pm)
If it is the Volvo VIP warranty it is a good one.
If you are going to keep the car well past the factory warranty period you should consider getting the VIP.
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- #763 of 803
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XC70 fuel economy?
by fmarti
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Oct 30, 2005 (1:03 pm)
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I'm considering a XC70. My local dealer claims 28 mpg on the road (I live in a rural area, rarely in town) at highway speeds. Is he accurate?
Thanks, Barbarossa
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Re: XC70 fuel economy? [fmarti]
by atouch
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Oct 30, 2005 (11:00 pm)
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Replying to: fmarti (Oct 30, 2005 1:03 pm)
We have an older XC70. It will get 24 mpg on a trip consisting of principally freeway driving. But because of the AWD drive feature, it is tough to get more than about 17 around town.
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Re: XC70 fuel economy? [fmarti]
by volvomax
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Oct 31, 2005 (8:52 am)
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Replying to: fmarti (Oct 30, 2005 1:03 pm)
28 is pushing it a bit. 26 is probably more realistic.
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Re: XC70 fuel economy? [fmarti]
by jaybirds
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Nov 08, 2005 (8:53 pm)
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Replying to: fmarti (Oct 30, 2005 1:03 pm)
I have only had mine for a few weeks, but the Consumer Reports 2005 claims overall mileage at 18, city/highway at 12/26, and 150 mile road trip at 22. I would have to agree with these numbers so far. The car is CR recommended for 2005. I have a simple question, I know the owners manual calls for premium fuel, but at $45 a fill up this is a little steep. Is anyone using mid grade, does this cause problems?
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Re: XC70 fuel economy? [jaybirds]
by pilotpat
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Nov 09, 2005 (8:42 pm)
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Replying to: jaybirds (Nov 08, 2005 8:53 pm)
The owner's manual says 87 minimum. My brother's been driving his V70 (non turbo) for 120k on 87, using premium on highway trips, with no problems at all.
I plan to do the same when we get ours this Spring.
Hope this helps.
Pat
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Re: XC70 fuel economy? [pilotpat]
by jaybirds
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Nov 22, 2005 (9:37 pm)
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Replying to: pilotpat (Nov 09, 2005 8:42 pm)
Pat,
Thanks for the tip. With gas prices as high as they are it will certainly help.
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