I'm aware of the speedo reading in kilometers, and also that the car may not be undersealed, due to Japan not using salt on their roads. I'll have to enquire how they change the speedo reading from...
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I'm aware of the speedo reading in kilometers, and also that the car may not be undersealed, due to Japan not using salt on their roads. I'll have to enquire how they change the speedo reading from...
Hello chaps
I've been away for a while, but I'm seriously now looking to get another V70R, this time a phase 2. Have noticed that there are quite a few Jap imports knocking about on eBay, with...
Forgot to say, back on eBay item 192340621537
Always loved this car. Been away from here for awhile now so interesting to know why you sold and also what needs the money spendin.
You still have your Saffron R Martin?
850R to be precise!! Just watched this and pretty good. Anyone know who James May bought the R from?
You seem to be going to alot of trouble to do this "mod". Is there any particular reason WHY you want to go to single rather than dual. Volvo changed this from single to dual mass for a reason, so...
So, did you have a Volvo before the BTCC or did you want one after seeing the 855 in the BTCC
Why?
No. Never liked the interiors and generally they just look old and dated. Sorry if that offends peeps........just my opinion
What actually makes the 850 more of a drivers car??
By that do you mean unpredicable due to inferior handling??
I remember P reg if I recall. Do you have an 850 Pete??
Ok, someone tell me WHY people just love the 850 estates sooooo much. For me, it's a V70R EVERY time, a more refined and generally more pleasing car to the eye, rather than just a box!!
Looking at what cars are available, I have narrowed my search down to 2 cars........one Saffy and one Laser Blue. I'm tempted by the Saffy, but I had one in that colour for 7 years, so I would...
Is this one of the reasons WHY Volvo dropped this model from their range?
£3.3K a year in maintenance, that's approx £275 a month before the car has travelled a single mile...........let's be realistic.
When will the essential maintenance ever end..................or...
I think by Lee itemising his costs for routine maintenance, this has actually highlighted how maintenance reliant these cars actually are.
Personally, I thank both Lee and Martyn for doing this,...
Mate, I ran my Saffy for 7 years as a daily driver with essentially routine maintenance, and it was in excellent condition when I sold it @ 158k.
As an owner of both Series 1 and 2 cars, you and...
I think you have made an excellent comparason there Lee. Both Series 1 and Series 2 V70R's cost when new in the region of £40k, but in the late 90's, £40K was worth more than the £40k in mid 2005,...
Just think Lee, you have probably spent double the value of your car.........and counting
'kin hell chap, that's alot of money. I think you need to separate the bills from what was essential maintenance and those for the 'niceties' or mods you have done.
Maybe then you will have a...
Well, if you are anything like me, I'm always having a look to see whats out there. If you had to replace any of your cars (for any reason) what would you replace them with............and why?
Yep...fraid not!!
Can someone just refresh me on the differences between phases 1, 2 and 3. If I recall, Phase 1 had 2.3 non ME7, phase 2 had 2.3 ME7 and phase 3 had 2.4 ME7 with 19T and rear vented discs. 16T for...
Before I had my XC70, yep, I would agree to a FWD, BUT.......living at the bottom of a hill, and the after the winter of 2011 left me stranded on our estate (non Volvo at the time), then I think the...