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2001 V70 T5 or 2001 V70 XC V70-XC70 2001

Dear all V70 owners out there,

I need your assistance. I am thinking about getting rid of my huge SUV for another Volvo. So, I sort of narrow it to either a V70 T5 or a V70 XC.

I went to my local dealership today to test-drive both vehicle. The AWD looks tempting in the XC, but the 247 HP in the T5 looks impressive too.

I know the XC rides much higher than the T5. On one hand, I am telling myself that I should go for the XC, since I would need it in the winter.

But on the other hand, I luv **speed**, and only the T5 will satisfy that need, unless Ipd has a ECU Upgrade that can make the '01 XC as fast as the T5.

So, I am confused which model I should go for.

Any input or suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Kenny

1998 Volvo S70 GLE; 2000 BMW X5 4.4i









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    Re: 2001 V70 T5 or 2001 V70 XC V70-XC70 2001

    Kenny, you lame-ass troll. We all know you're driving around your 1983 740. You're not impressing anybody with your mindless, poorly thought out posts. Head for the hills, kiddo.








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    Re: 2001 V70 T5 or 2001 V70 XC V70-XC70 2001

    Kenny,

    If you think your BMW X5 is "huge", and you want to replace it, why go for

    a V70? While they're not as tall as an X5, both the T5 and the XC are

    longer overall, have more passenger volume, and more than twice the cargo

    volume of the BMW. I'm surprised you didn't notice. If you really want a

    smaller car, and you're looking for a wagon, why not try a Subaru Impreza,

    or a Suzuki Esteem? By the way, what ever hapened to your Ford Focus?

    Koz.








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      Re: 2001 V70 T5 or 2001 V70 XC V70-XC70 2001

      Kenny probably sold his Ford Focus as well because it was another lemon. Poor Kenny, every car dealership in Canada is trying to rip him off by selling him lemons.








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        Re: 2001 V70 T5 or 2001 V70 XC V70-XC70 2001

        Terence,

        have you dyno'd your car? If yes, what was the HP rating? Just curious...

        Yannis








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          Re: 2001 V70 T5 or 2001 V70 XC V70-XC70 2001

          Hi Yannis,

          Yup, got my car dynoed, 222hp at the wheel and 228lb/ft of torque. This was done without a fan blowing air. The tech said the outside air temp was cold enough(35F), so there was no need for a fan. On the other hand, I also did another dyno session last month, but this shop didn't tied the car down good enough or their "driving" technique wasn't good enough, there were 2 major power dips on the curve. My conclusion was that it was wheelspins because the dips happens exactly where my boost should kicks in at around 3500rpm and at 5000rpm when I hit full boost. However, I did hit 229hp but only 180lb/ft of torque because of the wheelspin.

          So if I had a fan blowing air on my second dyno session, maybe I would gain another 5-10hp and with a 18% of drivetrain loss (does this sound close to you?) I should be right on the mark at around 280hp. Now if someone with the IPD/Wett/PES ECU can do a run, then we can compare notes:)

          Terence








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    Re: 2001 V70 T5 or 2001 V70 XC V70-XC70 2001

    How the hell did you "end up" with a...2000 V70 T5? I know, for a afact, that only TEN were imported in the US and I ordered 3 of those 10. I know each one of the ten cars and NONE were RED!!!

    Yannis








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    The Turkey showed up on Thanksgiving! V70-XC70 2001

    "So, I am confused..." That's an understatement!

    Hey dipshit, you told the Board a few weeks ago that you sold the BMW X5. Please stop posting your fantasy questions here. And you had told us a couple months ago that you bought a "red" T5 or AWD-R, which at that time you told the board you were selling all your cars and having yourself chaufeured around in a MB limo.

    This Board is a valuable resource to all Volvo owners with REAL questions. Why do you feel the need to make up stories and watch for the replies?

    RussB in CT









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      Re: What the hell are U talking about ? V70-XC70 2001

      RussB,

      Go to hell ! I NEVER said that I sold my X5. I said I am PLANNING to sell it. It is true that I had a red 2000 Volvo V70 T-5 a while back, but I NEVER said that I kept it because I returned it back to the dealership after I found out that the wagon had been in a serious accident before.

      Also, I NEVER said that I am selling ALL of my cars to be chauffeured around in a Mercedes-Benz limo. BTW, I only kept that limousine a few months after I too found it to be a lemon too.

      Two USED cars and both lemon = NO MORE USED CARS FOR ME !

      If you want to answer my post properly, then do. But if you ( like some other people in this board ) don't feel like answering my post, THEN DON'T.

      How many cars I have or what I do with my cars IS NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS.

      You can do whatever you want with your S70 SE, and I do whatever I want with my cars. You, like some people in this world, are f------ jealousy because I can afford to change cars @ a very young age. Don't take your jealousy on this forum, instead BLAME "whatever" for not giving you that opportunity when you was young. At least, I am not like some people who post that they have a Ferrari 360 "whatever". ( I am not talking about you. You probably know who I am talking about ). That is why I don't even want to read his post anymore.

      Kenny

      1998 Volvo S70 GLE

      2000 BMW X5 4.4i









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        Kenny's leaking oil again... S70 2000

        Good job fellas!

        You just ripped Kenny another hole in his oil pan.

        Now that's what I call SLIME!

        >some people in this world, are f------ jealousy because I can afford to change cars @ a very young age.<

        Hey SLIME:

        When you are old enough to finally drive, maybe you can give up your Hot Wheels collection and learn how to write.









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        Re: What the hell are U talking about ? V70-XC70 2001

        Kenny wrote:

        > RussB,

        > Go to hell !

        No Kenny. YOU go to hell! And please, make sure they don't have internet connections down there. We don't need your kind (pathological liar) here.

        > I NEVER said that I sold my X5. I said I am PLANNING to

        > sell it. It is true that I had a red 2000 Volvo V70 T-5 a while back,

        > but I NEVER said that I kept it because I returned it back to the

        > dealership after I found out that the wagon had been in a serious

        > accident before.

        WHOA THERE TONTO!!! You said you had a 2000 S70 T5 a few months back. NOT a 2000 V70 T5. A lesson Kenny. It's easier to tell the truth than to lie. That way you only have to remember 1 story and not 2 or 3. Besides, there wasn't a dealer in Canada that had a new 2000 V70 T5 in inventory this year. PERIOD!!

        > Also, I NEVER said that I am selling ALL of my cars to be chauffeured

        > around in a Mercedes-Benz limo. BTW, I only kept that limousine a few

        > months after I too found it to be a lemon too.

        Someone pass Kenny another shovel please. I don't think he can dig himself deep enough with just one.

        > Two USED cars and both lemon = NO MORE USED CARS FOR ME !

        RIGHT! Sure thing Kenny! And, oh wait... now the V70 (or was it S70? I'm confused by your lies) was used?? You said you bought it new earlier this year. Shall we make a trip into the archives to verify this??

        > If you want to answer my post properly, then do. But if you ( like

        > some other people in this board ) don't feel like answering my post,

        > THEN DON'T.

        I'll answer honest and truthful posts with honest and truthful answers. I'll answer posts like yours with posts that expose you for what you are. A total LIAR!

        > How many cars I have or what I do with my cars IS NONE OF YOUR

        > BUSINESS.

        Yes, but it's YOU that keeps making these fantastic claims in your sig line, not us! You're opening YOURSELF up to criticism through your lies. That's hardly our fault for simply pointing out to others who may be less informed that you're a liar.

        > You can do whatever you want with your S70 SE, and I do whatever I

        > want with my cars. You, like some people in this world, are f------

        > jealousy because I can afford to change cars @ a very young age.

        Actually, I'm pretty sure we're all jealous that we're not able to compose intensely real fiction with your unmatched and profound literary abilities.

        > Don't take your jealousy on this forum, instead BLAME

        > "whatever" for not giving you that opportunity when you was

        > young. At least, I am not like some people who post that they have a

        > Ferrari 360 "whatever". ( I am not talking about you. You

        > probably know who I am talking about ). That is why I don't even want

        > to read his post anymore.

        If you weren't so freakin' dumb Kenny, you'd realize that he's changed his sig line in sarcastic response to YOUR ever changing sig line. Keep on living in your fantasy world but please keep your posts off what is usually a very intelligent and informative automotive forum.

        Oh my GOD. I killed Kenny.... AGAIN!!








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          Re: What the hell are U talking about ? V70-XC70 2001

          Kenny, you seriously lack credibility. If you could produce a few pictures of all your cars together, we might begin to THINK about believing you.








          and YES... the Ferrari WAS a joke, though it was a lot less humorous than your ever-changing sig line. I keep waiting for the forthcoming S60R to show up there, with a story about how Volvo sold you their prototype above it.











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            Re: What the hell are U talking about ? V70-XC70 2001

            The B.S. Meter is absolutely priceless. An excellent VISUAL aid for someone like Kenny who isn't always that great with words.








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              Re: What the hell are U talking about ? V70-XC70 2001

              I don't think it goes high enough. They should come up with the K.S.E. BS-meter (the Kenny Special Edition). :)

              Yannis







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