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Demise Of My 850 - Good Bye

#1 User is offline   helodrv Icon

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Posted 03 July 2009 - 09:39 PM

Last week my wife and I were returning home after a brief shopping trip. We had waited out a very strong thunderstorm before getting back in my 1995 850 wagon. We stopped at a light on the outskirts of town. I looked over to say something to my wife and saw her head snap forward, followed by a loud crashing sound and shattering glass. A 1978 Chevy 3/4 ton farm truck had slid into us, unable to stop on slick tires and wet roads. My old Volvo did what it was supposed to do, it shielded us and absorbed most of the shock. In doing that, she was totaled.

I appreciate the good advise and information I have gotten from this group over the last few years. I don't see another Volvo in my future for several reasons, mostly financial. So I will be signing off Volvospeed.
Mel - Sparta, TN- Green 95 850, 5 speed, pretty plain...
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Posted 03 July 2009 - 09:44 PM

I'm glad she did all she could to protect you, too bad she died in the process.

Come back when you get another Volvo :)

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Posted 03 July 2009 - 10:42 PM

Most important thing is that both of you are ok!
And...you don't need to sign off Volvospeed...when you buy another Volvo,we'll be here for you.
I hope you'll might decide to Buy Volvo again!
Cheers!
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Posted 03 July 2009 - 10:49 PM

This story actually sounds like a very Good reason to get another Volvo!
Sorry to hear about the car, but very pleased to hear that you were both OK.
Best of luck in the future. ( PS: autotrader.com...Search VOLVO! Posted Image )
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Posted 03 July 2009 - 10:51 PM

WOW, I'm glad you were OK and I'm glad the Volvo did what it was supposed to do. No need to leave though .....
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Posted 04 July 2009 - 12:13 AM

Thank God you are OK!
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Posted 04 July 2009 - 01:32 AM

glad to hear everyones ok, the car can be replaced, maybe with a newer volvo. best of luck
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Posted 04 July 2009 - 03:14 AM

Glad you were safe. I agree with the statements above... sounds like you have a great reason to get another volvo.
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Posted 04 July 2009 - 08:46 PM

Really very happy that you are ok.
please go and get yourselves medically checked out.again.
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