Asinine Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 It's true, i'm addicted to my Volvo.So, here's my bio in case anyone cares.. which i suspect no one does.I just got my '94 850 Turbo i guess a month ago, and it's awesome. It's a used car so i won't pretend it's perfect, but i got rid of a '94 Civic hatch plus $2500CAD and got a pimping sweedish rocket - so NO COMPLAINTS.I've wanted this car since i was in grade 12, and now, fresh out of university i finally got it - i guess dreams do come true.I'm from KW Ontario where despite an insane number of Volvos, everyone is the stereotype and it seems nobody is an enthusiast. In fact, i took my car to a tuner shop to see if they had ANYTHING (even just an 850R bumper) and the owner of the store literally said "I don't even know what a volvo looks like" - what!?So, faced with the ignorance of the Volvo stereotype i'm determined to prove that even without doing crazy things (as i've seen in the showroom here) VOLVO'S ARE COOL, and THIS IS NOT MY MOMS CAR!!!Last but not least i'll provide a little personal volvo history for you all to enjoy - if anyone has bothered reading all this self-righteous diatribe. About 10 years ago my dad was t-boned by an uninsured driver at 70km/h (i'm guessing that's like 50m/h?) right on the drivers side B-Beam in an 87 740GL. Two amazing things came of this car, 1) my dad drove it for 3 months till he found his 'new' 89 740 and 2) 4 years later when we finally got a decent settlement from whomever for the uninsured driver, the car started with just a boost (after 4 years of sitting).Next, well the '89 my dad got with 220k on the odometer now has about 550k and is starting to show some weakness - largly in part due to lack of maintenance.Somewhere in there, he aslo bought a 72 PS1800 (wagon) that he intends to fix up when he retires!Currently, i drive an 850 Turbo, the Volvo legacy with the balls to beat my buddies Integra off the line everytime - SUH WEET!Anyhow, i'm sure my input around here will mostly be "Someone tell me what is making this noise" as tricking out my Volvo - while important - is not my highest priority currently. In the mean time maybe i'll make some enemies in the off-topic forums too (darn liberal canadians!!).Anyhow, i think i'll go wash it again, those wheels are just brake dust magnets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderlord Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 We love Bio's and volvo stories here! Welcome Patrick (another patrick!) we have a saying around here.. At any hour of the day, there is a patrick patrolling volvospeed! Glad to see ya joined up with us! There's quite a few volvo guys in Windsor and Burlington! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plan_B Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 Next time, get to the point, some of us have A.D.D. :ph34r: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderlord Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 Next time, get to the point, some of us have A.D.D. ←Grant. Be nice. Say you're sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plan_B Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 Grant. Be nice. Say you're sorry.←You don't lead me...besides that wasn't meant to be rude :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappo Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 Welcome fellow addict. I am sure that VS will do nothing but feed your addiction. Don't mind Grant, he is "mostly harmless". :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asinine Posted April 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 ADHD SUMMARY1 month old, 11 year old Black 850 Turbo.I Love it.BicyclesBad accident in old volvo, still drove it, then got another that goes forever.Boobies!Family owns a classic but it's a rust bucket.Let's sing a song!Despite looking like chest freezers, Volvos are fast!I'm sleepy... NO I'M NOT!I live in waterloo, where all other volvo drivers are the stereotypeHEATED LEATHER SEATS!!I need a nap!----Was that better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlson Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 Welcome, and build that awesome pimp car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderlord Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 hahha.... i like this guy... t3h fuNnAy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappo Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 Grant tuned out as soon as you said boobies! Another biker! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlson Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 actuallysomeone over here gave me update about u, and i want to say VERY WELCOME TO VS!! enjoy your stay!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderlord Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 actuallysomeone over here gave me update about u, and i want to say VERY WELCOME TO VS!! enjoy your stay!!← good work Ilya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plan_B Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 Grant tuned out as soon as you said boobies! Another biker! ←true that, and if said anything about dicks Kevin would yell at me..........that's fair :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEA Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 Welcome to VS. Volvos "more addictive than i thought" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S70 R Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 You don't lead me...besides that wasn't meant to be rude ← ha ha, you dont lead me!! thats great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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