soiltron Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Long story short, I still love Volvo wagons and want another one, but one that I'm not so afraid to get dirty.Please comment or PM me with any questions, details, pics, requests, etc. It was getting dark fast, so I took pics while the car was still wet. I need to take more in the sun, otherwise the little dings won't show up. Also too dark for interior pics, those will have to come another time.Pics + details!:-note the sweet high$ hubcaps and snow tires--lost this hubcap in MA on my way home from buying the car, doh--no R bumper, but it still has fogs--V70 upper taillights (clear signals instead of amber)--emblems faded. If I keep it the R will be removed, painted silver, and mounted in the grill.--still have to see it's an R from behind somehow. I like the rusty acorn nut--the only real rust I've found on this entire car. The tailpipe's being eaten--gunk on the door seam from plastic protectors that I took off and haven't cleaned up yet--this is pretty recent, I think from getting blasted by salt & sand this winter. The grill area has a number of chips like this that were "sort of" touched up. Up close they look like maybe a Sharpie was used to fill them in.--you can't see it well in the picture, but there's oil seeping from the connection on the tube heading toward the turbo next to the front corner of the airbox. I haven't chased this problem yet.--only light on is TRACS. No codes, OBD scanner says emissions "ready"-actual miles, odometer still works-PCV & purge valve done, cleared my codes, nothing has returned. Boost needle goes 3/4 or so thru the white under full throttle, I don't have a real boost gauge to tell me how much it's actually pushing though. Got my Blackstone analysis back from last oil change <1000 miles ago, said my engine is showing better wear than is typical "by a country mile" in their words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roktbox Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 I have over 175K on my V70 and for 6 years it has survived the occasional door ding from my wife's SUV, bikes, scooters, kid's Frisbees, Cheerios, dog hair, dog slobber on the windows, road tar, highway paint spills, gravel shots, dumbasses in close proximity, mindless shopping mall morons, ski trips, mountain bike fire lanes, coffee cups that defy gravity, clumsy clueless buddies, tons of business related transport, etc. Guess what? No one can tell 'cuz I just clean it all up and fix everything ASAP. If it gets dinged I call the Ding Dude and he makes it all betta. If it gets a rock shot I call the Glass Dude, etc. If I lose the occasional Sonic tater tot I hunt it down and secure that bad boy poste haste. No one even believes it's a '98. If you have high standards of maintenance it would logically follow that you'll take care of any car you own regardless of it's level of trim. That being said, it seems obvious to keep the R with a few new family rules. If you trade down you'll always be somewhat chapped at your wife and that's no way to keep up a marriage.By the way .. You're not a jerk that worships his car. You are an unselfish, caring family man that works tirelessly to preserve the value of his equipment. You're a savvy car owner hell bent on maxing out it's book value. You aspire to teach your children that cleanliness is next to godliness. You sir, are a saint. Howzzat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r850glt Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Are you looking for an 850 or 70 series car ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soiltron Posted April 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 I have over 175K on my V70 and for 6 years it has survived the occasional door ding from my wife's SUV, bikes, scooters, kid's Frisbees, Cheerios, dog hair, dog slobber on the windows, road tar, highway paint spills, gravel shots, dumbasses in close proximity, mindless shopping mall morons, ski trips, mountain bike fire lanes, coffee cups that defy gravity, clumsy clueless buddies, tons of business related transport, etc. Guess what? No one can tell 'cuz I just clean it all up and fix everything ASAP. If it gets dinged I call the Ding Dude and he makes it all betta. If it gets a rock shot I call the Glass Dude, etc. If I lose the occasional Sonic tater tot I hunt it down and secure that bad boy poste haste. No one even believes it's a '98. If you have high standards of maintenance it would logically follow that you'll take care of any car you own regardless of it's level of trim. That being said, it seems obvious to keep the R with a few new family rules. If you trade down you'll always be somewhat chapped at your wife and that's no way to keep up a marriage.By the way .. You're not a jerk that worships his car. You are an unselfish, caring family man that works tirelessly to preserve the value of his equipment. You're a savvy car owner hell bent on maxing out it's book value. You aspire to teach your children that cleanliness is next to godliness. You sir, are a saint. Howzzat? Because I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggonnit, people like me! haha, thanks man! You're probably right.Are you looking for an 850 or 70 series car ?Either, if it's in decent shape all around. Another of my own reasons is we're both mtn bikers, and I don't really even want to put my OWN bike on top of this car. And I live on a dirt side street that seems to have a built in speed limit of about 8mph in the Volvo, but 38mph in my Geo :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownTurboBrick Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 i got an 96' 854 GLT...not sure if its trade worthy, but ill give it a shot...how immaculate of a car do you want? the dash looked like it exploded on itself, but i do have a charcoal interior i was planning to swap in, n take out the old tan one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drlava Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 I have a '95 855 white/tan, well kept. 135K Miles. Personally added seat heaters. RMS already done. Full-size spare. Could possibly add the 3rd row seat. Ohio. Air horn will probably be removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPTDoh Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 I've got a 96 GLT with ~160k. Don't let your wife see all the chicks its going to attract :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soiltron Posted April 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 I'll get pics and details up tonight when I get out of work.I'm only looking for another wagon, no 854s, preferably 96 or later so I can still use my scan tools.Pikey, I love your avatar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPTDoh Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 Thanks, mate.. the pwnage button is for when you srsly need to put teh hurt on some fools.Good luck.. though I doubt you'll need it :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soiltron Posted April 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 Are you looking for an 850 or 70 series car ?"yes" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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