The damage to my V70 II was bigger than expected and so it was quickly established that a replacement car had to be purchased. Actually, no car purchase was planned at the moment, on the contrary, the inspection was made, including new brake discs/covers, new sensor PDC as well as new actuator throttle flap. As we are mostly very satisfied with our Volvo, the decision for a V70 was quickly decided. I had once thought of a brand change – but it did not lead to more than one search online. So booty scheme switched to Volvo only. Within two weeks, I dug off the stock exchanges and various dealer sides, ran various phone calls and now felt like every V70 III diesel with automatic in Germany. Due to the price situation in the Rhine-Main area I had to drive a few kilometers, but what should ́s it. It has become a D5 from 7/2008, Momentum with a few extras. No longer important was a sliding roof, it was used by the predecessor as well as never. A standing heater I still have to retrofit, then it is complete. Until now I am very pleased to see some of the car, Hagel’s damage, I wanted to see a lot…