keeping it old skool- the v70r's replacement

Post 691282 by T5frankie on 2014-02-23 19:42:47

well ive had enough of v70's and 850s at the minute so i bought this as my new daily, it has 6 months mot and tax and comes with a free v90 leather interior, best of all its a 7 seater, 2.3 non turbo manual, i'm quite3 liking the styling of these compared to the 940's

Post 691283 by merc85 on 2014-02-23 19:46:39

well done frankie , i saw that advertised to. Looks a good clean straight motor :)

Post 691285 by T5frankie on 2014-02-23 19:49:25

[QUOTE=merc85;691283]well done frankie , i saw that advertised to. Looks a good clean straight motor :)[/QUOTE] too cheap to let it go mate 6 months tax lol

Post 691292 by V70 Graham on 2014-02-23 19:58:36

Nice car mate, it's almost as old as you !

Post 691294 by T5RatherAmusin on 2014-02-23 20:02:48

It's older than me! ahahaha

Post 691295 by t5 pete on 2014-02-23 20:03:28

Great motors Frank and its possibly the same engine as the 240 brilliant simple engine and just keeps on going the amount of abuse I gave my 240 estate was unreal its wasn't the fastest but it never turned its nose up at any thing to ripping conifers out dragging stuff twice its weight a true work horse

Post 691297 by T5RatherAmusin on 2014-02-23 20:06:43

You still T5 ing it, slamming it on some big wheels etc etc.... staying bluey silver?

Post 691299 by WOODY T5 on 2014-02-23 20:14:57

Looks very nice mate cool ride

Post 691300 by Jimmie on 2014-02-23 20:17:56

It will need plenty to drink but with a pretty bomb proof engine! I wouldn't buy one though as i'v been there years ago.

Post 691303 by darzmat on 2014-02-23 20:22:25

My mum and dad had one of these it was D reg. I was just a kid so dont remember much about it. But my mum ended up going sideways coming out of a junction. And she was in tears cos she thought she was going to crash. Was totally unintentional. I dont even know if she new it was rwd

Post 691304 by T5frankie on 2014-02-23 20:26:28

[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;691297]You still T5 ing it, slamming it on some big wheels etc etc.... staying bluey silver?[/QUOTE] T5'ing it? Lol gonna clean it up and use it

Post 691307 by -CHRIS- on 2014-02-23 20:38:12

My old man had one very similar that went a year or so back.. This is making me miss it.. Nice purchase!

Post 691309 by T5frankie on 2014-02-23 20:43:50

Best thing of all classic insurance 118 quid LOL

Post 691311 by T5RatherAmusin on 2014-02-23 20:51:59

lol for some reason I thort this was your other car lol crack on lol

Post 691316 by stribo on 2014-02-23 21:08:49

Tidy motor, thank god it hasn't got a turbo, you can't fiddle with the boost and break it. ;)

Post 691319 by T5frankie on 2014-02-23 21:19:59

[QUOTE=stribo;691316]Tidy motor, thank god it hasn't got a turbo, you can't fiddle with the boost and break it. ;)[/QUOTE] good point, can i fit a fake dump valve lol

Post 691324 by smithy on 2014-02-23 21:30:58

Nice buy and will run for ever .

Post 691325 by T5frankie on 2014-02-23 21:35:24

nearly bought a 940 turbo sport with galaxies, but prefer the look of these

Post 691327 by smithy on 2014-02-23 21:40:15

[QUOTE=T5frankie;691325]nearly bought a 940 turbo sport with galaxies, but prefer the look of these[/QUOTE] Should of bought the turbo sport they are going up in value now because they are getting rarer by the day .but with a none turbo 740 the are a lot less problems to deal with and it will also slow you down lol

Post 691330 by T5frankie on 2014-02-23 21:53:59

[QUOTE=smithy;691327]Should of bought the turbo sport they are going up in value now because they are getting rarer by the day .but with a none turbo 740 the are a lot less problems to deal with and it will also slow you down lol[/QUOTE] Yeah I thought that LOL, 7 seats done the deal though

Post 691331 by shepbomb on 2014-02-23 21:55:35

Nice find.

Post 691333 by Volvostorm on 2014-02-23 22:22:01

Great looking car mate :)

Post 691534 by barkster1971 on 2014-02-24 20:53:13

I've got a V90 interior in mine. Have you put it in yet? You may be lucky and find the drivers side is pre-wired. You'll have to stick a car battery to the wires to install them otherwise.

Post 691536 by T5frankie on 2014-02-24 20:56:01

[QUOTE=barkster1971;691534]I've got a V90 interior in mine. Have you put it in yet? You may be lucky and find the drivers side is pre-wired. You'll have to stick a car battery to the wires to install them otherwise.[/QUOTE] whats the interior like? i aint seen it yet lol

Post 691564 by barkster1971 on 2014-02-24 22:05:04

Miles better than the 740/940, really comfy, but they are electric so you can't install the front seats until you give them 12v so you can access the bolts. The backs will probably have a different locking mech than the 740 ones so you may need a set of C pillar "loops". You'll have to take out the big green relays underneath to get the heated seats to work too.

Post 691587 by jamesy12345 on 2014-02-25 02:45:47

Nice!

Post 691629 by klunk on 2014-02-25 11:13:00

I like this one Frankie, Used to have one myself, Same colour, Looks like it sits nice aswell, Keep the alloys, It looks great.

Post 691670 by partsforvolvos.com on 2014-02-25 16:18:18

all in can say is good job you moved closer to work than Wellingborough. Fuel ££££££

Post 691678 by T5frankie on 2014-02-25 17:18:47

[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;691670]all in can say is good job you moved closer to work than Wellingborough. Fuel ££££££[/QUOTE] yeah cos all my cars are economical mate lol

Post 691710 by Harvey on 2014-02-25 19:09:32

[QUOTE=T5frankie;691688]lol so i said can i fit a fake dump valve and you say no but you can fit one of these, a fake dump valve lol[/QUOTE] Sorry I'll shut up.:frown:

Post 691716 by Biff on 2014-02-25 20:24:42

I fancy a 940 for a bit of cheap fun & road trip car. ;) Tidy that Frankie!