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04-29-2022, 01:29 PM #476
Lol. We shall see. Being a Volvo and not a BMW/Mini, Jag/Rover, VW/Audi, Saab, or Chrysler-based product, I at least have SOME faith it'll be ok for at least a few oil changes.
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04-29-2022, 01:29 PM #477
Haha. Thanks!
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04-29-2022, 01:40 PM #478
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04-29-2022, 02:55 PM #479
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04-29-2022, 07:27 PM #480
Totally. Those sorts of people obviously haven't witnessed the awesomeness that is Liv2Ski's rad V70R. Such a sweet car. Counterpoint tho: My NA XC70 IS slow as balls. Haha.
I don't think any of the current lineup is NA anymore though and they're all decently quick. People used to assume my CTS-V was a grandpa car too. Muahaha!
That's cool tho. Sleepers FTW!
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04-29-2022, 08:44 PM #481
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04-29-2022, 08:57 PM #482
Because working on pieces of shit with no parts available isn’t a money making opportunity? I have one sitting in my shop with broken shifter pieces, which are unobtanium. We’ve searched high and wide, and we have good sources. Most people owning those quirky ass things don’t have the funds for custom work, if they did they’ve moved into the 20th century by now.
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05-05-2022, 10:58 PM #483Hucked to flat once
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05-09-2022, 02:30 PM #484Registered User
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So how's the car?
I saw these and I wondered https://handupgloves.com/collections...jgBK3WW.KGvAKb
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05-09-2022, 03:49 PM #485
So far, so good! Already racked up about 1.5K fun miles. Car is great but should benefit from better tires, slightly upgraded suspension to tighten it up and help reduce understeer, and one day an ECU tune. ^_^
Fun vehicle! Glad I got it. Been a great daily for the family. The 2+2 setup is surprisingly roomy! Good call by Volvo to do that instead of a rear bench with 3 cramped seats.
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05-09-2022, 08:23 PM #486
Hey, I missed the last run of this saga. What did you pay for that sport?
However many are in a shit ton.
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05-10-2022, 08:07 AM #487
$10K flat. While certainly not a good "deal" in my mind (especially knowing what they went for a few years ago), I suppose it was a fair price considering the current state of the used car market. At least it's in darn near "like new" condition, and I've seen FAR worse out there for the money in my quest to hunt down a car. Was still one of the lowest prices for a T5 6MT coast to coast, so I can't complain too much. Esp for an R-Design. My main goal was to avoid a car loan at all costs, so mission accomplished. I'm stoked I could finally do that without getting a complete steaming pile of crap like some of what I looked at previously when my budget was more restrained. Now to start saving up for a V60/70/90 to replace my aging XC70 when it finally gives up, which hopefully will be a while. Still running great thanks to the Wrenching thread!
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05-10-2022, 09:37 AM #488
Should we end the thread since the mission to find the least reliable vehicle has concluded in failure?
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05-10-2022, 09:43 AM #489
Nah. We still have to find gravity something to replace his Rover. And since he's open to Rovers to begin with, there's plenty of hope for continued entertainment.
That said, I still may be game someday for a project RX-7/8, Mini Cooper S or classic Beetle, so you never know! Any of those may still be good candidates for this thread if I ever procure one.
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05-10-2022, 09:55 AM #490
I thought GL was getting along fine with his RR now that it's fixed?
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05-10-2022, 09:57 AM #491Registered User
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For now, sure.
RR's are just one dropped shoe after another.
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05-10-2022, 10:52 AM #492Registered User
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05-10-2022, 10:58 AM #493
I always knew he was a bit loopy.
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05-10-2022, 05:16 PM #494Registered User
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Ha!
I just replaced the right rear caliper today because it got sticky. Figured I'd change the oil while I was underneath and found some new oily moisture. Meh, it keeps the rust away :shrug: Short road trip coming up tomorrow then another 800 miler Friday>Saturday. If the next 3 months go reasonably well I'll be thinking new ride but until then I expect to keep my hands dirty.
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07-08-2022, 08:41 AM #495
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07-08-2022, 09:11 AM #496
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07-08-2022, 09:39 AM #497
But deserved. On the bright side, at least the prophecy has thus been fulfilled! So that's cool. ....I think.
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07-09-2022, 02:04 PM #498Registered User
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Bummer man... I was hoping this one might have been a step forward. At least you're used to lateral moves :shrug:
So now I'm on the hunt because of... RR failure. It was inevitable but makes me sad all the same, it was probably the nicest car I'll ever own and I'm bummed I can't give the supercharger one more good wringing out and watch the suspension automatically lower 30mm when it hits 100mph. Onward >>>>>
It's also making me sad that the car most needed in the household is a minivan So what, a nice Sienna or a dialed in Chrysler T&C? I figure the Toyota is probably too reliable for me heh
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07-09-2022, 05:57 PM #499
Pacifica is a nice mini van with style.
Vans rule. Sorry about the RR.
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07-09-2022, 06:32 PM #500
Yea if you’re gonna hold your nose and buy an FCA minivan, I’d get the Pacifica. It’s leaps and bounds nicer and better built. But I’d think long an hard about any FCA product vs a Toyota product.
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