So I traded cars with my dad and got the short end of the stick. He handed me the keys to his '07 XC70 AWD (2.5T I5) while I gave him the keys to my '10 Fusion Sport :x and his XC70 is starting to get a little dull...
It's good fun for what it is but it's too heavy, the suspension is too soft, the engine doesn't have enough go power (208hp/240tq), the transmission isn't quick enough, yada yada...but it's under CPO warranty so I can't do too much. I just want a little pizazz to set it apart from the 4 billion other '02-'07 XC70's out there.
Currently it has 70/20 tint in the front/back. That's it. I think I'm gonna debadge it since it says "Cross Country" on the bottom center of the tailgate anyway and they all come with AWD standard. Not to mention there's not "2.5 T" badge and it'll look cleaner debadged.
But what else...idk any tidbits or adjustables or unlockable easter eggs in these things. His old '99 V70 GLT with the fabulous 2.4T I5 and shitty as hell GM 4-speed transmission, I knew a whole bunch but idk about the '07. I do have to say if you're going to buy a Volvo, the 2.4T is SOOOOOO MUCH MORE FUN than the sluggish, heavier, slower-revving 2.5T even though the 2.5T has about 41 more ft-lbs.
If you run an '02-'07 V70/XC/R, post up with something. I'm bored outta my mind with this thing!
It's good fun for what it is but it's too heavy, the suspension is too soft, the engine doesn't have enough go power (208hp/240tq), the transmission isn't quick enough, yada yada...but it's under CPO warranty so I can't do too much. I just want a little pizazz to set it apart from the 4 billion other '02-'07 XC70's out there.
Currently it has 70/20 tint in the front/back. That's it. I think I'm gonna debadge it since it says "Cross Country" on the bottom center of the tailgate anyway and they all come with AWD standard. Not to mention there's not "2.5 T" badge and it'll look cleaner debadged.
But what else...idk any tidbits or adjustables or unlockable easter eggs in these things. His old '99 V70 GLT with the fabulous 2.4T I5 and shitty as hell GM 4-speed transmission, I knew a whole bunch but idk about the '07. I do have to say if you're going to buy a Volvo, the 2.4T is SOOOOOO MUCH MORE FUN than the sluggish, heavier, slower-revving 2.5T even though the 2.5T has about 41 more ft-lbs.
If you run an '02-'07 V70/XC/R, post up with something. I'm bored outta my mind with this thing!