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I have just become the proud owner of a Volvo estate.

Hi,
Did come wit' flat cap n pipe, or are they optional extras?
PS Happy new car
Cheers,
Gavin :)

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Not a green 850 T5 I hope? As my mate has just sold one........

sounds ok to me mate, nice and big to get your bits in and out.

Best 1/4 mile 13.2 seconds @116 mph
First 5 port miniturbo to make over 200 bhp on a carb?
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tell me its a 240 or a t5?

i love them!

"Turbo's make torque, and torque makes fun"

"did you know you can toast potato waffles?"

It's not a T5, I couldn't possible got for anything that sporty, no it's just a good old V70 2.5 20V so should be pretty good for towing and moving parts around.

Didn't come with pipe and cap, but it has got a dog net and if I remember correctly a Border Collie in the back is a Volvo approved modification.

Edited by Rob H on 3rd Dec, 2007.

join the club rob

astra 2 litre turbo diesel with a sticker (child on board)
.... great grand kids

I've performed the dog gaurd and border collie mods on my octavia vrs estate. certainly makes it going well round the corners but i think the collie has come loose as he keeps clunking

now you a ovlov owner...a tartan blanket is required!

I've just bought another estate (or should that be 'station wagon' ) as the F150 is just not comfy or economical...

I went for a focus with some rare, almost un-heard of device called a 5-speed transmission. oh - and a sweet 2.3 engine. Bruuuuuum brum!

Edited by turbodave16v on 4th Dec, 2007.

Hi,
Are there 3 pedals Dave?
Cheers,
Gavin :)

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I thought you call it a 'recreational vehicle' out there dave???

5-speed transmission = 3 pedals :)

And this is the 2.3l petrol engine - or GAS as it is reffered to. I wonder if i can connect it up to my barbeque?

I just bought a Landrover Discovery Diesel... I'm old too :(

If it makes you feel better Im 24 and Ill looking for a volvo when the missus ford dies, be looking at 940 lpt (I believe one of the last rwd) or a V40 t4, I know they have a stereotype re the age of the driver, but personally think they are great value for money and of a good build quality.
Shane.

nowt wrong with a volvo... i'll be getting me a 850T5 within the next month or so.. or i can rustle up some extra 壣 i'll get the V70R.. and i'm only 25

my 850 t5 should be back on the road soon with a fresh 60K engine :)

my advice, dont fit a bleed valve LOL
(a rica ecu is cheaper than a engine swap)

"Turbo's make torque, and torque makes fun"

"did you know you can toast potato waffles?"

"Shane, a mate has an S40 T4, very subtle car, nice interior, and PDQ too"
The only down side I found but with the S40 t4 (so guessing its the same with the V40) is in the wet the tail was a little twitchy, my cousin has one and its a pig to drive in the wet (other than sencibly) bit of a worry as its front drive?
Shane

rear wheel drive is fun! kids of today!

Jason, how can you say that, you drive a transit! lmao!
Shane

Here's an out of focus picture:

Well, I'm definitely an old git as I've just knackered my back.