What do you own? - Page 3

scvolvo · Feb 15th, 2015, 22:15

854 gul, 855r 6 sp, plus others not relevant

SwedishBus · Feb 15th, 2015, 22:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajm

I hope my scepticism of the quality of the P2 cars is likewise proven unfounded...

I hope so too...in a previous life BS (before Scotland) I worked in a company that used to include Volvo's on the company car scheme. The Ph.2 cars were the final straw for the lease company, and they refused to allow further Volvos to be specified after that. My colleague had a T5, which fell apart on him (squeaks, rattles, loose interior panels, finally the driveshaft on the O/S....). It was so bad, he went over to Discovery Landrovers, which were an improvement!!!

scvolvo · Feb 15th, 2015, 22:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwedishBus

I hope so too...in a previous life BS (before Scotland) I worked in a company that used to include Volvo's on the company car scheme. The Ph.2 cars were the final straw for the lease company, and they refused to allow further Volvos to be specified after that. My colleague had a T5, which fell apart on him (squeaks, rattles, loose interior panels, finally the driveshaft on the O/S....). It was so bad, he went over to Discovery Landrovers, which were an improvement!!!

My daily v70r 2006 auto 6sp, has been fantastic, just buy after 2006 as angle gear and collar is same as the xc60 as is the gearbox and has not changed since and it's installation apart from an updated valve body middle 06. It's still being used and in the polestar.

Mines on 147k and sound so far, obviously maintenance helps

SwedishBus · Feb 15th, 2015, 22:37

Since I have got my Ph.1 2.5 10v, I've been totally converted to the Volvo fold. Nothing like those memories of past. I'm sort of hoping to add a Ph.2 to the fleet in a couple of year's time, just in case this one needs a rest.... I'm running out of options for other makes at the moment, they just don't "cut it" on the roads around the Highlands!

kevvydude · Feb 15th, 2015, 22:58

phase 1 v70, a shiny one

Blue 8 · Feb 15th, 2015, 23:36

I've owned two ph2's A T5 and a 20v both suffered electronic gremlins and both a variety of rattles that I could never find maybe it was just my bad luck but I'd never own one again, for me build quality went down hill after the 800 series

I can't speak for the much newer models as I've never owned one.

scvolvo · Feb 15th, 2015, 23:53

850s are very simple and tough, definately less trouble, I had 3 early s60rs and yes they need more items replaced / upgraded but facelifts 06 cars have tougher angle gears etc. I had to shim mine, but it's been fine since, but I have p1s and p2s so best of both worlds.

AcidicDavey · Feb 16th, 2015, 00:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by colwyn

So is the P80 just the estate?

P80 is the chassis name/code for this whole section.
People often incorrectly call them 'P1' when infact these are P1 Volvos.

kevvydude · Feb 16th, 2015, 13:05

gotta p80 , and its still shiny

S1_RS · Feb 16th, 2015, 13:50

'99 V70 T5 auto, S70 2.5 10V auto, and this week will be picking up an S70 T5 manual.

View Poll Results: Which do you own and use?
854	7	6.67%
855	30	28.57%
S70 Ph1	8	7.62%
V70 Ph1	49	46.67%
C70 Ph1	19	18.10%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 105. You may not vote on this poll

Feb 15th, 2015, 22:58	#25
kevvydude Premier Member Last Online: Nov 9th, 2017 22:33 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Aldershot Hampshie	phase 1 v70, a shiny one __________________ a clean car requires a certain amount of mental illness ʎɐqǝ uo pɹɐoqʎǝʞ ɐ ʎnq ı ǝɯıʇ ʇsɐן ǝɥʇ sı sıɥʇ

Feb 15th, 2015, 23:36	#26
Blue 8 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 13th, 2015 17:06 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Medway Towns	I've owned two ph2's A T5 and a 20v both suffered electronic gremlins and both a variety of rattles that I could never find maybe it was just my bad luck but I'd never own one again, for me build quality went down hill after the 800 series I can't speak for the much newer models as I've never owned one. __________________ Stay away from negative people they have a problem for every solution. Ruby-red pearl 854 GLT 2.5 20v 62k.....Andy

Feb 16th, 2015, 13:05	#29
kevvydude Premier Member Last Online: Nov 9th, 2017 22:33 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Aldershot Hampshie	gotta p80 , and its still shiny __________________ a clean car requires a certain amount of mental illness ʎɐqǝ uo pɹɐoqʎǝʞ ɐ ʎnq ı ǝɯıʇ ʇsɐן ǝɥʇ sı sıɥʇ

Feb 15th, 2015, 22:15	#21
scvolvo Premier Member Last Online: Jun 4th, 2023 18:24 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: hertford	854 gul, 855r 6 sp, plus others not relevant

Feb 15th, 2015, 22:37	#24
SwedishBus Member Last Online: May 5th, 2024 21:50 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Isle of Skye	Since I have got my Ph.1 2.5 10v, I've been totally converted to the Volvo fold. Nothing like those memories of past. I'm sort of hoping to add a Ph.2 to the fleet in a couple of year's time, just in case this one needs a rest.... I'm running out of options for other makes at the moment, they just don't "cut it" on the roads around the Highlands!

Feb 15th, 2015, 23:53	#27
scvolvo Premier Member Last Online: Jun 4th, 2023 18:24 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: hertford	850s are very simple and tough, definately less trouble, I had 3 early s60rs and yes they need more items replaced / upgraded but facelifts 06 cars have tougher angle gears etc. I had to shim mine, but it's been fine since, but I have p1s and p2s so best of both worlds.

Feb 16th, 2015, 13:50	#30
S1_RS Junior Member Last Online: Sep 23rd, 2022 14:55 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Burnham-on-Crouch	'99 V70 T5 auto, S70 2.5 10V auto, and this week will be picking up an S70 T5 manual.

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