WesleyLThirkell
Monday 14th February 2005, 20:53
Alright Guys,
Just picked up what I believe to be the bargain of the century, so now doubt will be spending all my 'working' hours on this forum trying to work out how to make it faster!!
Been looking for a T5 for a very long time (since the DVLA took my licence 18months ago and I haven't been able to be on the road), and finally came across the perfect one on ebay last week!
As you can see from the photos, she is a black 95 model T5, spec'ed up to T5R standard (apart from engine mod's) by the first onwer, Volvo Car UK, for whom it was a demonstrator. This means it has the lower and stiffer suspension, the 17" Titans (in black), full black leather and walnut etc. Also, check out the plate....M850 ***, NICE! Since being owned by Volvo it has had two owners who meticulously maintained a 'Full Volvo Service History' over it's mere 86,000 mile life. She runs sweet as a nut!
I think the owner slipped up and didn't check the going rate for such a beast and put it on ebay with a 'Buy-it-Now' of £2,000 - so I snapped it up!
We (my mate had to drive because of the licence situation) gave her a nice run back from Wales to London and saw her past 140mph and still pulling (on my private bit of the A40 obviouly)! Eventhough, having read the posts in here a bit I will be looking to do a few mods to get a little more out of her.
Currently, I'm thinking about the 280 ECU re-mapp (but would consider a 304, how much does it cost?) and I was thinking about a dump-valve, though there seems to be some split opinion about this....!
Also, my car currently doesn't have a CD player. I was thinking that i would be able to get a any changer for it and an adapter lead. Is this the case? If so, how much? or would you recommend a double din upgrade?
Cheer Guys,
Wes
Just picked up what I believe to be the bargain of the century, so now doubt will be spending all my 'working' hours on this forum trying to work out how to make it faster!!
Been looking for a T5 for a very long time (since the DVLA took my licence 18months ago and I haven't been able to be on the road), and finally came across the perfect one on ebay last week!
As you can see from the photos, she is a black 95 model T5, spec'ed up to T5R standard (apart from engine mod's) by the first onwer, Volvo Car UK, for whom it was a demonstrator. This means it has the lower and stiffer suspension, the 17" Titans (in black), full black leather and walnut etc. Also, check out the plate....M850 ***, NICE! Since being owned by Volvo it has had two owners who meticulously maintained a 'Full Volvo Service History' over it's mere 86,000 mile life. She runs sweet as a nut!
I think the owner slipped up and didn't check the going rate for such a beast and put it on ebay with a 'Buy-it-Now' of £2,000 - so I snapped it up!
We (my mate had to drive because of the licence situation) gave her a nice run back from Wales to London and saw her past 140mph and still pulling (on my private bit of the A40 obviouly)! Eventhough, having read the posts in here a bit I will be looking to do a few mods to get a little more out of her.
Currently, I'm thinking about the 280 ECU re-mapp (but would consider a 304, how much does it cost?) and I was thinking about a dump-valve, though there seems to be some split opinion about this....!
Also, my car currently doesn't have a CD player. I was thinking that i would be able to get a any changer for it and an adapter lead. Is this the case? If so, how much? or would you recommend a double din upgrade?
Cheer Guys,
Wes