Couple question for all you 2002/2001 V70 owners out there. I'm considering buying a 2002 2.4T or T5. I asked the local dealer a couple questions but I question the answers I got actually being correct.

1. Can a full size spare fit in the wagon as long as I do not have the third row seating? (either a 2.4T or the T5) I see it is an option for Overseas delivery yet the dealer said no they do not fit nor was he aware that was an option to order since he is the one that runs all OSD orders. I see that it clearly is an option with either steel rim or alloy rim.

2. Does anyone know if any 2.4Ts that are shipped over have the DSTC option on them or if I really want that would I have to special order? The dealer said the STC on the 2.4Ts is the same as the DSTC on the T5s but the brochure clearly explains the difference and I personally would like to get DSTC. It also clearly shows DSTC as an option that can be ordered on the 2.4T. I just was not sure of the likelyhood of a dealer being able to find me a 2.4T already over here that has DSTC.

3. The only T5 this dealer has for me to test drive had the 17" rims/low profile tires. So it seemed to vibrate more than the 2.4T that I test drove. Can anyone compare the ride difference between a T5 with the standard tires and a 2.4T - for both ride and how the auto. trannys shift. I plan on going to another dealer that has a T5 with standard size tires on it. Just looking for feedback.

4. I thought I read somewhere that someone complained about excessive glare on the current V70s if you get light color interior. Unfortunately the day I test drove the cars was very overcast. I asked the dealer about this and he said there is no difference.

5. The radio that comes standard on the T5, and is part of the premium package for the 2.4T - does this radio get poor reception or is decent?

Great information here, thanks for any help anyone can provide. I felt like this first dealer I went to just did not have a very informed salesman and I am not sure if it will be any better at other dealers.