Anyone got a volvo?

ccwilli3 · 06-13-2008, 11:54 PM

The wife and I picked up a V70 T5 this week. So far we are loving it, very smooth engine with really good torque. Love the space and the car is just so dang comfortable.

Anyone else drive a volvo?

proto · 06-14-2008, 06:36 AM

Sold my ancient 740 Estate eighteen months back. Had it years. 1989, 2.0ltr 7 seat version. Huge load carrier, smooth, very comfortable. Slow, steering a bit vague, and suspension incredibly soft and boat like, but if you accept it as a different sort of motoring, a very pleasant experience. Just wallow along at a sedate pace. The icing on the cake though - the electrically heated seats. Used to have mine switched on all year round. Nothing like having a nicely warmed bum, just ask Max Mosely.

Here it is with a Citroen 2CV chassis strapped to the roof. Try that with your Ford Mustang!

Rented a V70 last summer in Sweden. Much the same to be honest. Greatly improved driving experience, but nothing special, but then that's not why you buy a Volvo. Big, comfy, smooth and hewn from genuine Swedish granite.

Mojave954 · 06-14-2008, 07:36 AM

S80 I had would run fine when it was running but when there were issues man were there issues.

ABS module went out

Brakes started to fade/go out

engine mount broke

the list goes on.

May you not have any of these issues. Best thing to do is to slide over to one of the volvo boards and read about your model. Can't remember the one I used to frequent.

phobe · 06-14-2008, 11:36 AM

Had a customer here last week with one of those C30s... cool-looking little car. Her and her partner bought a guzzling big lumber wagon Montero for a second car.

Jetbdude · 06-14-2008, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ccwilli3

Anyone else drive a volvo?

I do! Twin 500hp Volvo IPS

eyauch · 06-15-2008, 07:14 AM

yep, V40. And I have had almost all the same issues as mojave954 did. Not to mention if your anywhere near six foot don't even think about it.

oldfogey · 06-17-2008, 10:34 AM

Yes, S60 D5, our long-distance commuting car, 100k miles in six years. Does 45-50mpg on diesel, useful at current prices. A perfect long distance cruiser for modestly-sized people, but uninvolving to drive (good and bad).

ccwilli3 · 06-17-2008, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by oldfogey

Yes, S60 D5, our long-distance commuting car, 100k miles in six years. Does 45-50mpg on diesel, useful at current prices. A perfect long distance cruiser for modestly-sized people, but uninvolving to drive (good and bad).

Nice, no diesels here unfortunately.

Our T5 is rated at 20/26 and so far we are doing better than that for both city and highway, so I am pleased.

06-13-2008, 11:54 PM	#1
ccwilli3 having a laugh... Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 31 Bike(s): pps mod'd ohlins on a cbr Posts: 1,051	Anyone got a volvo? The wife and I picked up a V70 T5 this week. So far we are loving it, very smooth engine with really good torque. Love the space and the car is just so dang comfortable. Anyone else drive a volvo? __________________ Cleaver, a film by christopher moltisanti and carmine lupertazzi

06-14-2008, 06:36 AM	#2
proto Join Date: 12-20-2006 Location: Oxford, UK Age: 55 Posts: 417	Sold my ancient 740 Estate eighteen months back. Had it years. 1989, 2.0ltr 7 seat version. Huge load carrier, smooth, very comfortable. Slow, steering a bit vague, and suspension incredibly soft and boat like, but if you accept it as a different sort of motoring, a very pleasant experience. Just wallow along at a sedate pace. The icing on the cake though - the electrically heated seats. Used to have mine switched on all year round. Nothing like having a nicely warmed bum, just ask Max Mosely. Here it is with a Citroen 2CV chassis strapped to the roof. Try that with your Ford Mustang! Rented a V70 last summer in Sweden. Much the same to be honest. Greatly improved driving experience, but nothing special, but then that's not why you buy a Volvo. Big, comfy, smooth and hewn from genuine Swedish granite. Attached Images

06-14-2008, 11:36 AM	#4
phobe circa 1970 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,740	Had a customer here last week with one of those C30s... cool-looking little car. Her and her partner bought a guzzling big lumber wagon Montero for a second car. __________________ Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc

06-17-2008, 10:34 AM	#7
oldfogey Senior member Join Date: 12-14-2006 Location: St Albans, UK Age: 56 Bike(s): Honda VFR800i, BSA Posts: 1,250	Yes, S60 D5, our long-distance commuting car, 100k miles in six years. Does 45-50mpg on diesel, useful at current prices. A perfect long distance cruiser for modestly-sized people, but uninvolving to drive (good and bad). __________________ Blessed are the young for they shall inherit the national debt - Herbert Hoover

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06-14-2008, 07:36 AM	#3
Mojave954 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Bike(s): 08 FJR, 08 R 1200 GS Posts: 921	S80 I had would run fine when it was running but when there were issues man were there issues. ABS module went out Brakes started to fade/go out engine mount broke the list goes on. May you not have any of these issues. Best thing to do is to slide over to one of the volvo boards and read about your model. Can't remember the one I used to frequent.

06-15-2008, 07:14 AM	#6
eyauch Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 33 Bike(s): 03' zx6rr Posts: 264	yep, V40. And I have had almost all the same issues as mojave954 did. Not to mention if your anywhere near six foot don't even think about it.