crashed my V70 TDI - Page 5

amazondean · Feb 23rd, 2022, 08:45

Before the car was fixed. Amazingly the grill flew out the bonnet and smashed it to bits, yet the bonnet was untouched, apart from the kink in the corner. I had a replacement grill that went straight in! I did need a replacement resin front panel, as it was badly cracked. I sourced a front panel for £30, Complete front bumper £20, new indicator £18, pair of headlights £40. That's all that was needed. 😉

Martin Cox · Feb 23rd, 2022, 18:56

Looks good. Well done on saving it.

I doubt it made any more economic sense than my repairing my V70 Tdi after a cambelt failure but that's not the point. There's just something about these cars isn't there.

Martin

V70 Tdi Auto.

Pupbelly · Feb 23rd, 2022, 20:56

Superb! Really pleased you took the plunge and as the old saying goes ‘better the devil you know’ and may you spend many more years enjoying the drive. Bravo Sir!

amazondean · Feb 24th, 2022, 06:32

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Originally Posted by Martin Cox

Looks good. Well done on saving it.

I doubt it made any more economic sense than my repairing my V70 Tdi after a cambelt failure but that's not the point. There's just something about these cars isn't there.

Martin

V70 Tdi Auto.

Well the diesel variant is getting hard to find now as you will already know. Especially while Rudi is hiding them in his hedge bottom! Once i found a place that could straighten the car, it was an easy decision. In a few years, as long as it's still on the road, i will look back and see that it did make economic sense, as the 850 diesel is nearly extinct now and prices are rising.

I just don't like the more modern cars. These older Volvo's are simpler, cheaper and easier to maintain, and more spacious inside than its more modern replacement. Its also cool to be driving cars that are now few and far between on the roads! 😎

tdidave · Feb 26th, 2022, 22:41

I'm really chuffed you got her repaired.. well done indeed..

Monetary value's not everything.. what its worth to you means more. I've been there a couple of times with my old TDI, thought she was destined for the breakers, but persevered and saved the old gal. Still going strong at 275K.

Dave..

VerdeV70 · Feb 28th, 2022, 10:37

Nice to see you managed to save it. At the end of the day, replacing like for like would have set you back a grand plus if you could find one in decent condition, and you would have spent more than a grand buying another car if you couldn't.

And yes, there is certainly something cool about having a "rare" car.

Feb 26th, 2022, 22:41	#45
tdidave V70 TDi CD Last Online: Sep 28th, 2023 23:47 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: FALMOUTH..CORNWALL	I'm really chuffed you got her repaired.. well done indeed.. Monetary value's not everything.. what its worth to you means more. I've been there a couple of times with my old TDI, thought she was destined for the breakers, but persevered and saved the old gal. Still going strong at 275K. Dave.. __________________ My old Turquoise 850 TDi GLT & my present Garnet Red V70 TDi CD My 1998 V70 TDi CD : http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/album.php?albumid=654

Feb 23rd, 2022, 18:56	#42
Martin Cox VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 07:15 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hull	Looks good. Well done on saving it. I doubt it made any more economic sense than my repairing my V70 Tdi after a cambelt failure but that's not the point. There's just something about these cars isn't there. Martin V70 Tdi Auto.

Feb 23rd, 2022, 20:56	#43
Pupbelly Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2023 13:31 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Maidstone, Kent (But Yorkshire born & bred)	Superb! Really pleased you took the plunge and as the old saying goes ‘better the devil you know’ and may you spend many more years enjoying the drive. Bravo Sir!

Feb 28th, 2022, 10:37	#46
VerdeV70 Junior Member Last Online: Oct 5th, 2023 09:59 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: The North	Nice to see you managed to save it. At the end of the day, replacing like for like would have set you back a grand plus if you could find one in decent condition, and you would have spent more than a grand buying another car if you couldn't. And yes, there is certainly something cool about having a "rare" car.

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