I'm interested in getting an '05-'07 V70R. Haven't driven one yet but own an '02 S80. Any opinions on getting a manual vs. auto? I'm leaning towards a manual but know the auto mates better with the turbo engine. I also have a Miata and am totally spoiled by the 5 speed tranny in it. Anything else shifts like a cardboard stick in the mud.
Is one more reliable than the other? Please offer your opinions.
'05-'07 V70R (6 speed or auto)???
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chrisbruck
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- Joined: 4 March 2009
- Year and Model: 2002 S80
- Location: Atlanta
An expensive clutch set-up .
I work at a medium sized Volvo dealer, we've seen a few clutches needing to be replaced, not due to normal wear but too rough of treatment. There is a built in torque soak up built in to the set up, for a good/normal driver, no problem,but for beating on, not so good.
The auto's pretty bullet proof, from my experience so far. Again we don't see alot. Remember, 06 and 07 has a different auto trans, 6 speed instead of 5.
My vote is an 06 or 07 auto, I currently have two older R's and auto is the only way, for a daily driver.
I work at a medium sized Volvo dealer, we've seen a few clutches needing to be replaced, not due to normal wear but too rough of treatment. There is a built in torque soak up built in to the set up, for a good/normal driver, no problem,but for beating on, not so good.
The auto's pretty bullet proof, from my experience so far. Again we don't see alot. Remember, 06 and 07 has a different auto trans, 6 speed instead of 5.
My vote is an 06 or 07 auto, I currently have two older R's and auto is the only way, for a daily driver.
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