V70 rawd lazer blue wanted top money paid for the right one

[gmcv70r]

Still after a lazer blue v70r AWD
will pay top money for the right one (even a bit more)
would apperciate any details of who has one for sale
thanks gary

[Muscas]

Hi Gary,

Keep an eye on Pistonheads as they ofter come up there.

I think there are only about 25 Phase III Laser Blues left now,

Phase 1 :- were produced from 1997 till February 1999 (UK P - S reg)and were available with either the B5234T-4 (2319cc) engine (18T turbo 250bhp/350nm)and 5-speed manual gearbox or the B5234T-6 engine (16T turbo 240bhp/310nm) and 4-speed 3 mode automatic gearbox. Both engines used the Motronic 4.4 engine management system. (0-60 7.3/8.1, 152/143mph)

Phase 2 :- were produced from March 1999 (UK S - T reg) and were only available with the B5234T-8 (2319cc) engine (18T turbo 250bhp/310nm) and 4-speed adaptive automatic gearbox. These cars use the ME7 engine management system with fly-by-wire throttle and variable exhaust camshaft valve timing. (0-60 7.8 143mph)

Phase 3 :- were produced from September 1999 till March 2000 (UK V - W reg) and were only available with the larger B5244RT (2435cc) engine (19T turbo 265bhp/350nm) and 5-speed adaptive automatic gearbox. Engine used stronger internal components. These also use the ME7 engine management system, Fly-by-wire and VVT. These cars were fitted with twin tail pipes (first time Volvo fitted twin exhaust system), WHIPS" system and larger side SIPS airbags for head protection and vented rear performance disc's. (0-60 7.2 155mph)
Latest generation of Road Traffic Information Satellite Navigation used on the Phase III’s, this is the same CD based system used by Volvo up until 2003 and on the C70 till 2005.
Roof rails were changed now the same as V70XC.
Volvo sold 74 Phase III’s in the UK, split by colour:
Black stone 5
Nautic Blue Pearl 10
Dark Olive Pearl 3
Silver Metallic 17
Laser Blue Metallic 33
Venetian Red Pearl 6

Trim and spec levels remained virtually un-changed throughout the 3 phases. Trim was Leather and Alcantara in either Beige or Grey/Black with aluminium trim on the dash and console (dark wood was an option on P1 and P2 cars). On P1 cars the steering wheel was also leather/alcantara, but phase 2 and 3 had a thicker rimmed leather only wheel. Phase II and III had blue engine covers. Phase 3 cars had the option of contrasting grey/beige trim. These cars were virtually "fully-loaded" with very few options available (mainly pro-logic (£600), 6 CD boot mounted changer (£600), RTI-Satellite Navigation(£2500)) as they cost £37,000 when new.

All phases were available with either 16" or 17" wheels in either silver or anthracite with temp spare wheel. 17" Wheels were £100 more expensive.

The colours available were I think as follows :-

Phase 1 :- Saffron, Black Stone, Nautic Blue, Silver, Regency Red

Phase 2 :- Laser Blue, Black Stone, Nautic Blue Pearl, Silver Metallic, Cassis, Venetian Red Pearl, Dark Olive Green

Phase 3 :- Laser Blue, Black Stone, Nautic Blue Pearl, Silver Metallic, Venetian Red Pearl, Dark Olive Green

[Baffler]

If you have no luck in the UK, there is one in south Dublin. There was a chap on here some time ago looking at the same car but I don't know how he got on? Someone mentioned if it doesn't have the Haldex drive train fitted then steer clear...

It's advertised for €6500 and also €4500

Looking at the steering wheel it looks to be a phase 2. It also appears to have the pro-logic system.

Best of luck in your search and I hope you get a good one

[Muscas]

Originally Posted by Baffler

If you have no luck in the UK, there is one in south Dublin. There was a chap on here some time ago looking at the same car but I don't know how he got on? Someone mentioned if it doesn't have the Haldex drive train fitted then steer clear...

It's advertised for €6500 and also €4500

Looking at the steering wheel it looks to be a phase 2. It also appears to have the pro-logic system.

Best of luck in your search and I hope you get a good one

It is a Phase II judging by the exhaust.

[gmcv70r]

can a phase 3 exhaust twin pipe be fitted to a phase 2 car,
can you still buy phase 3 alloys

THANKS

[Muscas]

Originally Posted by gmcv70r

can a phase 3 exhaust twin pipe be fitted to a phase 2 car,
can you still buy phase 3 alloys
THANKS

Hi Gary,

Yes a twin exhaust can be fitted to a Phase II, its as simple as removing the plug on the L/H side of the bumper and adding a small piece of trim available from Volvo.

Phase III alloys were normally the Satalites with the "R" symbol, 16" or 17", they can be found on e-bay but they are very rare or from Volvo for about £350 + vat each!!

I have had to use the 18" Pagasus in order to accomodate the AP Brakes.

Hope this helps.

Patrick

[gmcv70r]

thanks again patrick
I have contacted the garage in dublin to see if this one is still for
if it is i am going to go accross a view it

[Baffler]

This same car is being talked about in this thread, that was back in December, no doubt it being sitting awhile so factor in the need to change all the brakes and most probably all the fluids.

I think cars like these are sitting on forecourts everywhere with salesmen only too willing to get rid of them. The colour of money speaks all languages

[GRN Motors]

try this one

http://forums.t5d5.org/index.php?showtopic=6806

hth

chad

[Muscas]

Hi Gary,

Any luck with your search?


Patrick