Category: Honda Forum

Love Volvisti Again and again I read in the different threads the word “Schwabbeltronic”, which has something negative in itself and probably stands for the Geartronic… Can anyone explain why this term was coined for the very good Automatic in my opinion? I have had many automotive products with Automatic over the past 30 years (yes, that’s how old I am) but no automatic was as perfect as the Geartronic of my last S60 T5 and my current V50 T5…

Hello oil-feeding moose drivers, my friend let me look at his PC screen yesterday… I noted the prices of the diesel versions in momentum equipment: V70 2.4D (126 hp) (incl. RPF, Euro4) € 36,340,- V70 2.4D (163 hp) (incl. PPF, Euro4) € 37.790,- V70 D5 (185 hp) (incl. PPF, Euro4) € 38.540,- V70 2.4D AWD Automatic (163 hp) (Euro 3) € 40,300,- V70 D5 AWD (incl. RPF, Euro4) € 39,650,-) Brochures and price lists should have been available last week (KW18) – but they are not. Greeting, Ulli

Now that I have more than 5,000 km on the watch of my new XC90 D5, in the meantime I was able to drive the V8 with enthusiasm, I had the opportunity today to shy away the good old BMW X5 with the 3.0d machine over 100 km country road. First it is clear with again what a WANDERDÜNE is – the BMW on the other hand a miracle of agility, driving stability, driving performance and driving fun. Although I find the XC90 significantly more beautiful, you must not compare the two vehicles with regard to FAHREN, because then would not be a single XC90 on the roads. I think the X5 3.0d can be compared to the V8 – at least subjectively: the engine is not louder, the agility comparable, the chassis is much safer and more stable. Only the new 6-speed automatic with the XC90 is, in my opinion, more spontaneous and simply better.

Moin on all sides, ride for 4 years relatively satisfied a V 70 diesel. The consumption inspires me to this day. (Had previously a G 300 D, a drama, not only in terms of consumption). I have never had an average consumption of more than 8 liters to 100 km despite a relatively fast drive. At least not after a board computer. But I would like to have a new one. Either it will have an XC 70 or an XC 90. I have both had a test drive. The 90-er has also been enthusiastic, was only compared to the 70-er brutally slappy motorized. Will now probably change with the new engine. Hopefully!? However, I noticed that the 90-er according to the onboard computer consumes strikingly more than indicated. But it was also a brand new car (500 km on Tacho). Since I drive 40,000 km a year, the consumption already plays a role for me, and not least mentally. Can you tell me your experiences with the consumption of the XC 70 and XC 90. And what also interests me, as the difference between automatic and manual switching is. Thank you for your effort and greetings from Hannover Thomas

Hello everybody, I would be interested in your experience with the 2.4D machine at the V70 as a (so far) non-Volvo driver. If I look at the weight of the vehicle, I assume that acceleration and elasticity are rather to be desired. Should one definitely prefer the D5? Also : Is there a six-speed gearbox at all with the V70 or is one limited to five gears? Thanks and greetings, Rob

Hello, when I came to the car this morning, I thought a horse kicked me. A big scratch in the paint in the vicinity of the tank lid. Hardly the aluminums on it and car washed fresh, the idiots come to light… Question: Has one of you ever had experience with the paint doctor, and with what costs do I have to reckon with? Gruss, Dirk