Looking At An M35 (or Xc70)

[DAN00H]

Hi Guys

I'm looking at the m35 as an alternative to the XC70. Want a bigger family car that can also to a horse float with a warmblood (big horse). XC70 is rated to tow 1800kg - any offical figure for the M35?

Also, noted in the exhaust section the upgrades mentioned, but no mention of performance increase/ sound?

Can the I/C be easily swapped for a GTR one (have one sitting around off my GTR)? anyone done it?

In terms of performance, what is required and how do they respond to mods (nothing over the top - have the GTR for that)?

Cheers

Dan

[iamhe77]

No official figure for M35as I don't think they had an OE towbar kit.

As much as it pains me to say this (isn't much I would swap my M35 for), I think you may be better off going with a different car.

If you are towing above 1500kg for long periods of time, I would be concerned about the allow subframe.

If you need Nissan, try a Murano. Then get a 350z Twin turbo kit for it

Yes the M35 responds well to mods.

I do not know the dimensions of your GTR FMIC, but I dare say you could make it work. (What are the dimensions).

In the "Aftermarket M35 Exhausts" thread, you WILL find a dB rating. I made sure to include it.

I didn't include a performance increase rating as there are far too many variables and I just don't have the money to buy them all and test them out!

Performance wise, what is your aim?

Edited May 8, 2009 by iamhe77

[Duncan]

agreed...if you want to tow big weights with an m35 get an engineer to check it out first. I think it will be difficult.

Brilliant car if towing isn't an issue. Or go for a c34, I tow 2 tonne with mine all the time, it has a steel subframe not ally.