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[Elite Pete]

Has anyone owned one or know of any common problems.

TIA 

[Del Boy]

Oh there's a good car  . Check for grumbling turbos, cambelts at 90k.

[Broomies Mate]

Never owned one, but been in the back of a few!    Only Joking.

Nowhere near as fast as their reputation will make you believe.
Much smaller than they look - The interior is positively tiny compared to an Omega.
Turbo's are a weak point (as most Turbo'd engines) so make sure it is silent (you know what I mean).

[Del Boy]

Never owned one, but been in the back of a few!    Only Joking.

Nowhere near as fast as their reputation will make you believe.
Much smaller than they look - The interior is positively tiny compared to an Omega.
Turbo's are a weak point (as most Turbo'd engines) so make sure it is silent (you know what I mean).

I've got to disagree on that, they fly  .

[cem_devecioglu]

Never owned one, but been in the back of a few!    Only Joking.

Nowhere near as fast as their reputation will make you believe.
Much smaller than they look - The interior is positively tiny compared to an Omega.
Turbo's are a weak point (as most Turbo'd engines) so make sure it is silent (you know what I mean).

I've got to disagree on that, they fly  .

yep..  I have driven one, they are fast .. however, the feeling during acceleration from standstill not satisfactory as the tyres loose most of the power struggling grip..
 
good quality brand new tyres may change a bit though..

[Del Boy]

Never owned one, but been in the back of a few!    Only Joking.

Nowhere near as fast as their reputation will make you believe.
Much smaller than they look - The interior is positively tiny compared to an Omega.
Turbo's are a weak point (as most Turbo'd engines) so make sure it is silent (you know what I mean).

I've got to disagree on that, they fly  .

yep..  I have driven one, they are fast .. however, the feeling during acceleration from standstill not satisfactory as the tyres loose most of the power struggling grip..
 
good quality brand new tyres may change a bit though..

Mine only ever had Goodyear tyres on, however a front set went within about 7,000 miles  .

[05omegav6]

My uncle used to swear by them at work he ran a traffic division for Sussex fwiw. Stable at speed, rapid, tyres and fuel being their biggest consumables, but perfect for long journeys/shifts as very comfortable some are 4wd too

[Broomies Mate]

I didn't say they were slow!  The T5 V70 is commonly known as a rocket.  It has a reputation which it cannot live upto.

7 Seconds 0-60 is not mind blowing is it?

What were they running, 240BHP?  Heavy car.  As I said, not slow, but definitely no rocket.

[05omegav6]

Late T6 are 300bhp with 4wd start at £8k retail for 2 year old ex plod

[Del Boy]

I didn't say they were slow!  The T5 V70 is commonly known as a rocket.  It has a reputation which it cannot live upto.

7 Seconds 0-60 is not mind blowing is it?

What were they running, 240BHP?  Heavy car.  As I said, not slow, but definitely no rocket.

Depends which one, 1996-2000 were 240, 2000-2004 were 250, 2004-2007/8 were 260. 7 seconds to 60 granted isn't brilliant, however, in gear acceleration, there isn't much that can touch them  .

[feeutfo]

If it has the same t5 engine and throttle body as the c70, avoid. Or budget £3-400 a year in throttle body's.

Although it might depend what year

[Broomies Mate]

I didn't say they were slow!  The T5 V70 is commonly known as a rocket.  It has a reputation which it cannot live upto.

7 Seconds 0-60 is not mind blowing is it?

What were they running, 240BHP?  Heavy car.  As I said, not slow, but definitely no rocket.

Depends which one, 1996-2000 were 240, 2000-2004 were 250, 2004-2007/8 were 260. 7 seconds to 60 granted isn't brilliant, however, in gear acceleration, there isn't much that can touch them  .

No Boost = No Power.  I'd wager a ST200 or Vectra V6 would piss all over a T5 in a 50-100 race in top gear.  Neither of which are particularly torque-y vehicles.

[Crazycarzowner]

Pete, knowing what I know about them, I wouldn't touch an ex-plod one with a barge-pole. The car itself though is awesome, if a little heavy on front tyres & front suspension joints. Not as much room in the cabin as an Omega, drink like a fish, well maintained will hold the road like its on rails. We never got more than about 15-18mpg out of em, but drove em hard. As for my reasons not to have an ex-plod one, 1 careful owner 

[henryd]

Don't discount the D5D v70,as much torque as a t5 but without most of the thirst

[I_want_an_Omega]

I had a V50 with this engine once. Didn't live up to its rep, drank like a fish and ate tyres .....