OI ! Don't scare the poor chap!
I would like to suggest that one of the biggest expenses will be
Tyres/Tires. My front tyres last about 10K miles, but back ones last 30-40K.
I do lots of town driving and country lanes e.t.c in my 1997 model, but the
new shape V70 is bound to be the same. It also has 17 inch wheels normally,
so these will be even more expensive than my 16s. Anyone who already has
one, Refrain from lecturing me about tracking e.t.c, my tyres do wear
evenly, and I don't really drive like a nutcase. Just short journeys, with
rough roads!!
Apart from that, if you get a good-un, you'll never want anything else. Mine
has done me proud for 220K UK miles, and will hopefully do me long enough to
find a 3-year old D5 new shape for the right price (under £15K!)
P.S My cloth seats look in very good shape, but the driver's heated bit
burned through. (common on early 97 ones). I'll shortly be fitting some new
ones, or leather, whatever I can find.
Good luck.
Joe.
Peterborough
UK.
