2004 Volvo V70 T5

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Larry Jandro

Considering a 2004 Volvo V70 T5 as next car.

I've read that the T5 has noticable turbo lag, compared to other
Volvo models. Maybe they've fixed this in 2004..?

Pros/cons..?

PS - Yes, I'm aware of the V70R. If I decide to spend another $5-
6,000, it's an option.
 
Larry,

Speaking for myself, I've got a 2002 T5. Turbo lag is non-existent compared
to other turbo's I've driven. Maybe others have different views though.
 
Larry,

Speaking for myself, I've got a 2002 T5. Turbo lag is
non-existent compared to other turbo's I've driven. Maybe others
have different views though.
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Thanks. Do you have the auto or manual transmission in your T5..?

With Saabs, I've read that the automatics are very well matched to
the torque curve of the turbos, and are the recommended transmission
choice.
 
Larry said:
Thanks. Do you have the auto or manual transmission in your T5..?

With Saabs, I've read that the automatics are very well matched to
the torque curve of the turbos, and are the recommended transmission
choice.
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Hi Larry,

Mine's the 5 speed auto (non-Geartonic).

The beauty of the T5 is that you've got maximum torque across the entire
rev range from 2500rpm upwards, don't know whether this is the case with the
Saab which is slighly less powerful anyway. This matches it perfectly to an
auto box. Yes, auto's have their detractors, and there may be a slight loss
of power, but the auto is sooooooo smooth! Except for under maximum
acceleration, only the rev counter will tell you whether it's changed gear!

Regards
 
Mine's the 5 speed auto (non-Geartonic).

The beauty of the T5 is that you've got maximum torque across
the entire rev range from 2500rpm upwards, don't know whether
this is the case with the Saab which is slighly less powerful
anyway. This matches it perfectly to an auto box. Yes, auto's
have their detractors, and there may be a slight loss of power,
but the auto is sooooooo smooth! Except for under maximum
acceleration, only the rev counter will tell you whether it's
changed gear!
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Thanks for the confirmation, Nick. This is as I had heard before.
 
Have same model, have not noticed any lag. Have Geartronic and also find it
smooth shifting except if you catch it upshifting when you want to
accelerate. It tends to downshift a little roughly. Not a big issue.

--

Njord

"Lord, your sea is so big, and my boat is so small"

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