2.4D SE Auto Saloon

Probably the best seats in the world

Good bits;
Sooo easy to drive, I commute 300 miles a week and the geartronic box, flexible engine, heated super comfort memory (to the key fob) leather seats, dual climate that works...fantastic. And I can get 40mpg avg. commuting. Even works well in snow, a reasonably powerful, heavy automatic...those Swedes must know something about the white stuff I guess?
I can get 5 adults in no problem, there's even foot space for the middle rear passenger.
Pulls a 1400kg caravan very easily, no traffic hold ups from me.


Not so good;
You do feel the odd pot hole, but maybe they're just getting worse? It's a bit long...really, there aren't many cars longer, the V70 estate is shorter. Seems to go through a few front tyres!


Best bit;
The 2.4d engine is the same as the D5 in euro 4 form but lower 'tune'. Get an approved/warranted remap for around £500 and you have the same power as the new twin turbo 2011 D5. Alternatively push it a bit further up to 250bhp and 400+ torques. This engine is made for it.
I don't look like a rep in a base 5 or E-class.

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