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Replacing Volvo V70 with something similar or slightly smaller
My late husband's 16 year old Volvo V70 finally needs replacing. I would like something similar, or slightly smaller in size with a petrol engine as I do a lot of short journeys and an automatic as I am prone to a painful left shoulder. A level boot is a necessity. I have looked at Skoda Octavia but have no idea what else is out there. I can afford up to £25,000.
Asked on 10 May 2016 by TBW
Answered by
Honest John
Octavias are solid cars and the 1.4 TSI 125 and 1.4TSI 150 ACT are excellent engines, but an automatic means a seven-speed dry clutch DSG and these have some fundamental problems. Same goes for Audis, SEATs and VWs and Ford Powershifts have also had problems. A Peugeot 308 1.2 Puretech 130 EAT6 SW might do the job because that is a torque converter auto.
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