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May 3rd, 2021, 23:11 | #1 |
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Why do we do it?
Just wondered what it is about these older Volvo's that makes us spend time and money on them. I admit this is my first Volvo (2006 V70 D5 AWD) but I love it and more than happy to spend time and money on getting it back to A1 condition and working order.
When I compare it to modern cars its built better, feels more capable of doing mile after mile of trouble free driving whilst feeling like I'm wrapped in a solid box if anything unplanned happens. Any answers gratefully received. |
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May 3rd, 2021, 23:55 | #2 |
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for me, newer and newer cars are increasingly more and more of a pain in the arse with unnecessary electronics and so on, personally if it was up to me everything would be really basic and still on carbs and a coil pack
but the cars that ARE like that are getting older and older and I haven't got time to deal with the rust/rubber degrading issues, not for a daily driver combine that with the requirements for carting kids around, loading up the boot, still looking fairly stylish and having a decent bit of oomph I was pretty much left with a middle-aged Volvo as the main contender whatever car I get I always do a few minor tweaks and fairly regular maintenance, I get embarrassed if the MOT guy finds something I didn't spot. and add in the fact this is the most money I've spent on a car myself it's a bit of a case of in for a penny in for a pound, I have to keep it running long enough to warrant the outlay I'm pretty much done with mine though now barring any future problems, so my efforts can go on something older as a project, me and my dad are looking at possibly an old landrover, or he saw a Hillman imp he liked, or I was eyeing up an old vauxhall viva.. tbc bottom line, older cars are just cooler |
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May 3rd, 2021, 23:59 | #3 |
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you know what would be REALLY cool though..
https://www.carscoops.com/2019/05/pr...ir-for-e47500/ just shame I dont think they did any RHD. or I can't find any for sale, anyway |
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May 4th, 2021, 01:07 | #5 |
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Agree wholeheartedly, 'Mattye' and Stuart. Except, for me, a 2006 Volvo is an almost new car compared with our 2000 V70! Prior to that, we had an '87 745 for 18 years. The V70 is not only 'cool', it is also stonkingly good value. We paid just £550 for ours from a dealer almost five years ago now, so it doesn't in reality owe us a bean.
The Imp is a cracking little car, in many ways much better than the ubiquitous Mini. I had a Sunbeam Imp Sport that could run rings round any Cooper except when it came to stopping. A paving slab carried in the front boot greatly improved things there, though! Happy days! Regards, John.
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May 4th, 2021, 02:42 | #6 |
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Something like P2 V70 D5 literally gives you everything you ever need in a vehicle.
- Good MPG - Good Power - Excellent refinement - Excellent comfort - Excellent Stereo - Excellent road holding ability - Excellent reliablity - A great amount of room for hauling items - Completely flat boot floor - Boot lip is low to the ground - 7 seater functionality - Strong rust protection - Excellent paint quality - Good Volvo Safety. And as far as I can see, the only downsides are: - Poor turning circle - Maintainence costs not cheap - Rear leg room a bit lacking. If you can pick one up for £500 with 12months MOT you are laughing. |
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