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[E65Ross]

0a said:

I agree with you after seeing the quality (or lack of) of my Dad's low mileage last gen Vectra. Shocking!

I just replied, apologies for the delay Ross.

No worries, appreciate it. I've sent you another email...

[E65Ross]

Shameless picture whoring of the barge if it's allowed after a wash and a drive in the New Forest earlier





And this was taken the other day (hence sunshine!!)

[CX53]

That's a handsome looking thing. I really like the E65, I think they've aged very well.

[cat220]

E65Ross said:

Shameless picture whoring of the barge if it's allowed after a wash and a drive in the New Forest earlier





And this was taken the other day (hence sunshine!!)

Looking at those pics, I do miss it! I'd update your advert with those pics. Looks great!

[0a]

Ross that looks fantastic. I happened on the ad earlier if anyone wants to see more pictures http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...

It certainly does your car justice having had the privilege of a ride in it at the sad-old-man barge meet at MB world!

[vournikas]

CX53 said:

That's a handsome looking thing. I really like the E65, I think they've aged very well.

I never thought I'd say this about the E65, but yeah it is ageing rather nicely!

[BlueMR2]

cat220 said:

BlueMR2 said:

Nothing else bar an S210 seems to have the boot space, pretty much everything has a slanted rear door/roof.

Does everyone think i should get something like this then?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-Y-REG-VOLVO-V70-XC-...

P1 v70 has all the space you'll ever need, same applies to earlier 850/940 and 740. All great cars! As is the 210.

We use 2 cars at the moment but can't fit everything in, this would have alot more space than a Fabia hatchback so would help out immensely.

Would be really useful next weekend but not sure I'll have the money that quick, this particular car is only a few miles away but I can't tell the reg plate in the pictures to check mot history etc.

Are these reasonably reliable? it says it's had the head gasket set, steering rack, rear shocks and exhaust replaced with bills back to 2004 but doesn't state when the work was done.

I believe these have cambelts due every 50k? not sure when done last. Probably not that expensive to do a oil + filter, air filter and spark plug change though.

[Bonefish Blues]

8 years and 80k miles for cambelt, but many do them slightly earlier.
ETA
If 4wd is important to you then check it is as many/most become fwd due to an inadequate splined coupling rounding off. It sometimes takes the transfer box with it, too.

Edited by Bonefish Blues on Sunday 26th June 20:51

[cat220]

BlueMR2 said:

cat220 said:

BlueMR2 said:

Nothing else bar an S210 seems to have the boot space, pretty much everything has a slanted rear door/roof.

Does everyone think i should get something like this then?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-Y-REG-VOLVO-V70-XC-...

P1 v70 has all the space you'll ever need, same applies to earlier 850/940 and 740. All great cars! As is the 210.

We use 2 cars at the moment but can't fit everything in, this would have alot more space than a Fabia hatchback so would help out immensely.

Would be really useful next weekend but not sure I'll have the money that quick, this particular car is only a few miles away but I can't tell the reg plate in the pictures to check mot history etc.

Are these reasonably reliable? it says it's had the head gasket set, steering rack, rear shocks and exhaust replaced with bills back to 2004 but doesn't state when the work was done.

I believe these have cambelts due every 50k? not sure when done last. Probably not that expensive to do a oil + filter, air filter and spark plug change though.

If going down the Volvo road I'd go for the older p1 v70. Build quality is better as is load capacity. The awd system does get a lot of bad press and Volvo do advise that all tyres have a tread depth of within 2mm of each other. Engine wise the 2.4 lpt is a reliable unit and pushes the car along well. Check the last time the pcv system was done, pull the dipstick with the engine running, if it's smoky then it needs doing. Also the rear ride height, if it's low the nivomats will be worn, these can be expensive to replace. I've had my '98 p1 v70 awd for 7 years and it's been a great car, the awd system works well and has been great through a lot of rough winters.

[BlueMR2]

Sorry, i meant the older one cambelt wise as linked below. RWD is what i prefer so the 940 has that.

This is the car i meant for 50k cambelt intervals?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

I just picked the xc as it was first on ebay near me. I remember hearing about it wearing quickly if tyres were not of similar tread level.

Ideally I prefer RWD. I've never actually driven a car with 4WD before.

Edited by BlueMR2 on Sunday 26th June 21:59

Edited by BlueMR2 on Sunday 26th June 22:00

[E65Ross]

Thanks guys

Spent around 2-3 hours cleaning it earlier.... Only about an hour on the paintwork and wheels but also hovered and cleaned the interior, door shuts, cleaned the boot out, gave the engine bay a quick once over.....

And it later proceeded to rain, naturally.

I wanted some decent pics for the advert but had no idea where I could go that wouldn't be too busy, so ended up just going for a random drive and stopped off at a few places, did around 75 miles!

[CharlesdeGaulle]

E65Ross said:

I wanted some decent pics for the advert

I reiterate my comments of 1755 hrs yesterday. You'd be mad not to keep it now.

[C Lee Farquar]

Ross, have you polished up your headlight lenses?

Mine look like they've been shotblasted, but looks internal. Wondering how big a job it's likely to be.

[cat220]

Ross , feel free to update the advert it was under warranty until 105k.

[Thankyou4calling]

E65Ross said:

Shameless picture whoring of the barge if it's allowed after a wash and a drive in the New Forest earlier





And this was taken the other day (hence sunshine!!)

It looks lovely. I'll revise my offer to £2550 :-)

[SpeckledJim]

E65Ross said:

Shameless picture whoring of the barge if it's allowed after a wash and a drive in the New Forest earlier

Does look in beautiful condition.

I'm the only person who still thinks it looks bloody weird.

Does anyone else get the effect from this photo that you can't quite tell if the front of the car is concave or convex?

(it is a lovely example, Ross, don't take my persistent doom shower personally )

[Krikkit]

I think like a lot of Bangle designs it has angles that flatter and condemn it.

[E65Ross]

SpeckledJim said:

E65Ross said:

Shameless picture whoring of the barge if it's allowed after a wash and a drive in the New Forest earlier

Does look in beautiful condition.

I'm the only person who still thinks it looks bloody weird.

Does anyone else get the effect from this photo that you can't quite tell if the front of the car is concave or convex?

(it is a lovely example, Ross, don't take my persistent doom shower personally )

No offence taken, whether a car is immaculate or not, doesn't mean you'll like the design any more.

Got an email from someone yesterday through the PH advert system. All it said was "hello"

"irked:

[E65Ross]

Thankyou4calling said:

E65Ross said:

Shameless picture whoring of the barge if it's allowed after a wash and a drive in the New Forest earlier





And this was taken the other day (hence sunshine!!)

It looks lovely. I'll revise my offer to £2550 :-)

Sorry pal, it ain't going for that cheap! I have a figure in mind, and it begins with a 4 at least....

[pitchfork]

E65Ross said:

Got an email from someone yesterday through the PH advert system. All it said was "hello"

Adele?