My baby

**JG220** · Thursday 25th February 2010, 13:54

Well since there aren't just Volvo's in this section, here are the results of a couple of days work a few months ago. Given the weather we've had it hasn't really been out since.

**richiemat** · Thursday 25th February 2010, 14:01

Nice car James

**JG220** · Thursday 25th February 2010, 14:13

Thanks Richie,

Have you spotted the p1 in the background?

Its been replaced with a p2 d5 Now. I must say i do miss the p1.

**richiemat** · Thursday 25th February 2010, 14:20

Originally Posted by JG220

Thanks Richie,

Have you spotted the p1 in the background?

Its been replaced with a p2 d5 Now. I must say i do miss the p1.

Sometimes diesel is a necessary evil, as long as you still have a petrol to remember what 6000rpm is like

**volvokid** · Thursday 25th February 2010, 15:04

Nice reflection shots. A guy at work use to have a turbo one of these he gave me a drive of it, I thought it would have been faster than it was but it wasn’t slow but it was definitely one of the best handling cars I’ve driven .

**Al115** · Thursday 25th February 2010, 15:13

There must be a reason Brands Hatch use them as their driver training cars!

Looks nice...

**t5_monkey** · Thursday 25th February 2010, 16:38

Wow nice - I looked into a VX220 ages ago - ruled it out on insurance costs!

Is that the 220bhp turbo version??

**JG220** · Thursday 25th February 2010, 17:21

Nope, it's a 2.2 naturally aspirated.

Many prefer the turbo, i chose this over it. Much sharper, and a real joy on the twisties or on track.

I even managed to find one with a v70 in it

**DuncVolvoTurbo** · Thursday 25th February 2010, 23:52

Love the car, love the wheels, love the plate! You lucky barsteward

**abdul** · Friday 26th February 2010, 04:56

loovely car

**JG220** · Friday 26th February 2010, 09:07

Thanks Chaps. Coming up to five years ownership and it makes a great companion to the volvo. They couldn't be more different. yet both are excellent at some things and trully shocking at others.