The Volvo thread

[Bonefish Blues]

As you say, not the Fuego,but plenty of others:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_F-Type_engine

 

[HMS_Dave]

As you say, not the Fuego,but plenty of others:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_F-Type_engine

Wow variants of it are still going today!

 

[The Jogger]

The last Volvo I had was a V70 51 plate TS 200bhp (I think) was a lovely smooth car, had it serviced at an independent volvo mechanic in Haslemere and used it daily for my Chichester to London commute, it didn't let me down but was expensive for a daily commute.
I have a focus in Spain but need a cheap runaround for the winfer months here. I was thinking of a mid sized Volvo diesel cheap, about 3k. What would you guys suggest.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

The last Volvo I had was a V70 51 plate TS 200bhp (I think) was a lovely smooth car, had it serviced at an independent volvo mechanic in Haslemere and used it daily for my Chichester to London commute, it didn't let me down but was expensive for a daily commute.
I have a focus in Spain but need a cheap runaround for the winfer months here. I was thinking of a mid sized Volvo diesel cheap, about 3k. What would you guys suggest.

S60 Euro 3 D5. Cheap as chips, reliable, will run forever. Ask me what I run

 

[The Jogger]

S60 Euro 3 D5. Cheap as chips, reliable, will run forever. Ask me what I run

What plate are they on for about that price?

 

[Drago]

Several D5s in the owners club north of half a million, and plenty over 250k. Unstressed, low revving units designed with longevity in mind. My 140k xC90 D5 185 drives like a new car, pulls like a train with not the slightest hint of squeak or rattle, and the emissions were so low om the last MOT the garage had to have 2 or 3 passes on the machine because it was struggling to register. The later D5's with a DPF use a dry system with no additives which has proven to be very robust and reliable. The V70/S60/S80 D5 163 should provide plenty of tight examples with change from three grand. I think they also did a D5 V50/S40, but be wary as although many were full fat D5s with the 2.4 engine but some were 2 litre short stroke jobs which weren't half as nice.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

I'd halve your budget and look for a facelift Euro 3 which has the better* engine but with the more modern appearance. They're around in late 04 to mid/late 05. Black engine cover, not grey. Seriously, you don't need to spend anything like £3k. Ask me which version I run...

*No dpf or swirl flaps, better economy, but a little slower.

 

[HMS_Dave]

Make sure its had a clutch done in recent times on the d5's and be harsh on the gear changes when you test drive. The dual mass flywheel usually fail before clutch and will exhibit a loudish clunk. They're not cheap and garages will charge a fortune. Often more than the car is worth....

 

[Bonefish Blues]

168k and still on the original dmf and clutch

 

[HMS_Dave]

168k and still on the original dmf and clutch

Wont be long then. 😉

 

[Drago]

You want a slush, let the torque converter take the strain.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Forgot about this one
The 'prequel'

Bo, or Luke. forget which one, takes their drivers test in a 145 'wagon', & gets air!!


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSmDUokCsAk


I've got the DVD


EDIT @ 10:15

Bo..........

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXOqOa9k7-Y

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Forgot about this one
The 'prequel'

Bo, or Luke. forget which one, takes their drivers test in a 145 'wagon', & gets air!!


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSmDUokCsAk


I've got the DVD


EDIT @ 10:15

Bo..........

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXOqOa9k7-Y

A 145 with air-bags?!?

Oh. and...

We find out;
How Daisy got her 'Dukes' as the short-shorts were referred to
Sherilyn Fenn (Twin Peaks) as Lulu Hogg, including an oh so funny scene of her basting/stuffing a Turkey!

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Spotted at Mathewsons, this afternoon

https://mathewsons.co.uk/auctions/auction-dates/vehicles/13971-new-entry-1965-volvo-121

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Replacement headlights fitted and illumination is now sun-like, it is reported.