2007 Volvo V70

R Wagon

Manual

YV1SJ527772642110

All Wheel Drive

Gasoline

Power Windows

Truly an amazing vehicle, and the last of it's kind. Volvo never made the "R" wagon again, save for "R-Type" cosmetic packages, adding no performance. This was, and is, the real deal... Let's let the professionals at "The Truth About Cars" describe the incredible V70R better than I can: On the face of it, the V70R wants to make love, not war. Despite distinct visual clues to its adrenal agenda– a lowered stance, aggressive grill, rear spoiler, twin exhaust tips and “R” badges– the basic design embodies the same mellow two box gestalt that won the hearts and minds of generations of New England grad students. In that sense, the V70R is as good an example of respectful evolution as Porsche’s 911 S; it’s slightly aggressive, thoroughly modern and instantly recognizable.While full leather interiors in $50k cars are as rare as raven-haired, sauna-aversive Swedes, the V70R goes hog wild for cow hide. Everything that looks like leather is, including the dash, airbag cover, door trim and parking brake boot. The R’s sports steering wheel blends a thick rim with excellent two position grips and well placed controls. Equally reassuring, the V70R’s seats envelop you in supple yet supportive leather, caressing your frame with side bolstering worthy of the mighty M3.The V70R is powered a 2.5-liter five cylinder transverse-mounted mill stumping-up the aforementioned 300hp. The KKK turbo blows good fortune upon the V70R driver; maximum torque arrives early (295 ft. lbs. @ 1950 rpm) and stays for a late night slice of Västerbotten (5250 rpm). In less technical terms, the V70R offers more mid-range overtaking power than you’ll ever need, exactly when you need it. And you can pin the Labradors to the rear window, blasting from zero to sixty in 5.6 seconds.This little feat arrives courtesy of the V70R’s combination of Haldex all wheel-drive, a DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction Control) handling Nanny and Volvo’s all new semi-active suspension. The V70R's trick Four-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept) computes the wagon's longitudinal and lateral acceleration, body yaw, chassis and wheels’ vertical motion, engine torque and throttle position, degree of braking, steering wheel position and turn rate, and insurance coverage.Damping forces are adjusted 500 times a second according to your choice of settings: Comfort, Sport or, intimidating enough, Advanced. Unlike the vast majority of these doo-hickeys, the V70R’s Four-C system offers discernible differences in ride and handling. Comfort mode is suitably squidgy, Sport stifles body roll and Advanced removes both your fillings and the high speed pucker factor.Extensive autobahn testing indicates that the V70R’s claimed zero to 60mph time is accurate (providing it’s cold enough for the turbo). The stated 155mph top speed is both attainable and effortless. And there’s no question: the V70R in Advanced mode will give the significantly shorter Audi S4 Avant a decent run for the money through all but the bandiest bends.Here’s news: in a seeming rejection of Volvo’s safety shtick, the driver can switch off the V70R’s stability control system. Once disabled, truly determined full throttle application (after initial turn in) yields a smidgen of understeer. Due to the AWD, any desire to initiate a lurid rear wheel-drive tail slide is destined to remain unfulfilled. The V70R’s enormous Brembo brakes will gladly put a stop to such thoughts, repeatedly, without fade or drama.This example is in wonderful condition, everything spot-on and correct, with many highly-desireable options such as: the highly-desireable and rare 6-speed manual transmission; Park Assist; Satellite Radio; Navigation; Bluetooth Telephone; Factory Bicycle Hitch... It is in the preferred color combination of Black exterior/Atacama interior; It has just been dealer checked and serviced; The wagon has also just had a thorough detail inside and out by European Detail Specialists here in Phoenix. The V70R also has 4 new tires with +/- 1000 miles since their installation. On top of it all... One of the most COMFORTABLE vehicles I have ever, EVER, been in or driven. The quality of the leather in this car is better than any car anywhere near its class. You simply sink into the seats, and enjoy the sunning performance, dialing the active suspension from "Comfort" to "Sport" to the intense "Advanced" (with its quickened throttle response) at will and at your whim. This car was well beyond it's years in 2007, and it's performance features still aren't in most high end cars near this price-range now. I put this up there with my 1995 Mercedes Benz 500E as an ultimate "below the radar" performance vehicle. Nearly forgot... Full set of all-weather floor mats and rear floor liner are included. Maybe not a big deal, but Nice to have in this all-weather warrior, and they have protected the factory carpet to like-new condition.Delivery from Phoenix is the responsibility of the buyer. Access to the car for hauler (they always ask) is not a problem. I require a $1000.00 non-refundable deposit via PayPal within 48-hrs of a successful conclusion to the auction. Full payment will be received within 5 business days of a successful conclusion to the auction via certified/cashier's ceck or wire transfer. I reserve the right to end the auction early for prior sale.